Question 1

________ is a computer code that is written by humans and understandable by humans.

Accepted Answer

A)  Bar code
B)  Machine code
C)  Source code
D)  Overhead codeE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

Which of the following is the most widely used operating system in business?

Accepted Answer

A)  Linux
B)  Windows
C)  Unix
D)  Mac OSE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 3

Main memory is also called read-only memory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Computers represent data using binary digits called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  dots
B)  pixels
C)  tags
D)  bitsE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 5

What is firmware?

Accepted Answer

Firmware is computer software that is in...

Question 6

Host operating systems that run one or more operating systems as applications are referred to as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  application programs
B)  server farms
C)  server operating systems
D)  virtual machinesE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 7

A host operating system controls the activities of the virtual machines it hosts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

________ computers have four central processing units (CPUs) .

Accepted Answer

A)  Quad-processor
B)  Dual-processor
C)  Tri-processor
D)  Tetra-processorE) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 9

An exabyte is equivalent to 1,024 petabytes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Explain the four major nonmobile client operating systems and their functions.

Accepted Answer

The four major nonmobile client operatin...

Question 11

Which of the following refers to software that is developed for a specific and unique need?

Accepted Answer

A)  simulation software
B)  horizontal-market application software
C)  one-of-a-kind application software
D)  open source softwareE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 12

One ________ is equivalent to 1,024 kilobytes.

Accepted Answer

A)  terabyte
B)  megabyte
C)  gigabyte
D)  bitE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

A ________ is used to receive and process thousands of requests from a large number of users.

Accepted Answer

A)  cache memory
B)  stand-alone server
C)  server farm
D)  client computerE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 14

Although an operating system does a lot of application-specific work, it does little to make the computer usable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

High-end computers can have as many as 16 central processing units.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Application programs can be processed by both clients and servers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A ________ is a collection of 1,024 bytes.

Accepted Answer

A)  kilobyte
B)  megabyte
C)  gigabyte
D)  terabyteE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 18

When individuals buy a computer program, they buy a license to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  convert the program into open source software
B)  modify the features of the program
C)  use the program
D)  sell the programE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

A dual-processor computer has ________ CPUs.

Accepted Answer

A)  eight
B)  four
C)  two
D)  sixteenE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 20

Which of the following statements is true of an operating system?

Accepted Answer

A)  It does a lot of application-specific work.
B)  It comes in particular versions that are written for particular types of hardware.
C)  It does only little or no memory management.
D)  It has to be the same across all computers in a network in order to process application programs.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Exam 4: Hardware and Software

Although an operating system does a lot of application-specific work, it does little to make the computer usable.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

An exabyte is equivalent to 1,024 petabytes.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

When individuals buy a computer program, they buy a license to ________.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

A host operating system controls the activities of the virtual machines it hosts.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

________ is a computer code that is written by humans and understandable by humans.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Which of the following refers to software that is developed for a specific and unique need?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

One ________ is equivalent to 1,024 kilobytes.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Computers represent data using binary digits called ________.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

________ computers have four central processing units (CPUs) .

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Main memory is also called read-only memory.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

A ________ is used to receive and process thousands of requests from a large number of users.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Application programs can be processed by both clients and servers.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

What is firmware?

Correct AnswerverifiedFirmware is computer software that is in...View AnswerShow Answer

Explain the four major nonmobile client operating systems and their functions.

Correct AnswerverifiedThe four major nonmobile client operatin...View AnswerShow Answer

Host operating systems that run one or more operating systems as applications are referred to as ________.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

High-end computers can have as many as 16 central processing units.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Which of the following statements is true of an operating system?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

A ________ is a collection of 1,024 bytes.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

A dual-processor computer has ________ CPUs.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Which of the following is the most widely used operating system in business?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified
Firmware is computer software that is in...
View Answer

Correct Answer
verified
The four major nonmobile client operatin...
View Answer

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified