Principles of Computer Systems
What is an operating system?
A. Systems software that coordinates the hardware and software components of a computer system.
B. The part of the hardware that operates input and output devices.
A. Systems software that coordinates the hardware and software components of a computer system.
Student will need to see computer Systems Diagram
Please Complete the following flow chart by filling in the word that belongs in the RED box:
Main Memory
Which of the following is a collection of websites or web pages stored in web servers and connected to local computers through the internet?
A. Search Engines
B. World wide web (WWW)
B. World wide web (WWW)
When emailing a large group of people, it is best to use ______________________ if you are focused on the privacy of the other receivers.
Blind Carbon Copy
Technology is the practical application of which of the following studies to society and industry:
A. Economics
B. Science
B. Science.
Technology is the practical application of science to society and industry.
What is the difference between hardware and software?
A. Hardware is metal, software is plastic.
B. Hardware is permanent, software is temporary.
C. Hardware is tangible, but software is intangible.
C. Hardware is tangible, but software is intangible.
________________ means the programs and data used with the physical computer.
Software
URL is short for what?
A. Uniform resource locator.
B. Unique resource language
C. Uniform readable language
A. Uniform resource locator.
_____________________ allows people to communicate digitally with speed and convenience.
Smartphones allow employees to:
A. Make manufacturing processes more efficient.
B. Communicate while out of the office.
C. Diagnose complicated business problems.
B. Communicate while out of the office.
They allow employees to communicate more freely while out of the office—via text message, email, phone calls, etc.
Which component does the actual computation of a computer system?
A. The power supply.
B. The processor chip.
C. The main memory.
D. The secondary memory.
B. The processor chip.
A ______________ is a group of wires on the main circuit board of the computer.
Bus
What software application makes it possible to create and share visual information in an electronic format?
A. Database Applications
B. Word Processor Applications
C. Spreadsheet Applications
D. Presentation Applications
D. Presentation Applications
Microsoft Outlook’s Calendar feature, Google Calendar, or a smartphone Calendar apps are considered to be _____________________ applications.
Management OR Productivity
What is the biggest impact of technology on the computer industry?
A. Technology is not related to the computer industry.
B. Technology eliminated the computer industry.
C. Technology created the computer industry.
D. Technology changed the computer industry.
C. Technology created the computer industry.
Although new technologies continue to change the computer industry, the biggest impact of technology on the industry is creating it in the first place.
Where are programs and data kept while the processor is using them?
A. Main memory
B. Secondary memory
C. Disk memory
D. Program memory
E. Tape memory.
A. Main memory
Software Programs consist of______________ for the processor.
Instructions
What software application can help you store information, retrieve data, and create relationships between different data points.
A. Word Processor Applications
B. Database Applications
C. Presentation Applications
D. Spreadsheet Applications
E. Management Applications
B. Database Applications
A1 and A2 are examples of __________ labels in a spreadsheet application.
Cell
How has technology changed the nature of competition?
A. All competition is now conducted online.
B. Companies must stay in step with new technologies.
C. Competition has significantly decreased.
D. Only big companies can stay competitive.
E. Only small companies can stay competitive.
B. Companies must stay in step with new technologies.
Technology has increased the intensity of business competition and has allowed smaller businesses to compete with larger ones.
How is it possible that both programs and data can be stored on the same disk?
A. Computers contain both a data disk and a program disk.
B. Disks can only store data, not programs.
C. A disk has two sections, one for data and one for programs.
D. Programs and data are both software, and both can be stored on any memory device.
E. Systems software that coordinates the hardware and software components of a computer system.
F. Computers can run many programs from its hard disk.
D. Programs and data are both software, and both can be stored on any memory device.
Students will need to see flow chart:
Please Complete the following flowchart by filling in the word that belongs in the RED box:
Input
Bold, italics, bullets, and columns help organize information and increase a document’s readability. These are examples of:
A. Displaying all content being presented.
B. Creating a uniform appearance.
C. Duplication/Replication.
D. Editing.
E. Formatting and document layout.
F. Inserting graphics/images.
E. Formatting and document layout.
Show student spreadsheet picture:
Enter the correct formula that would need to go into the fx box (highlighted in red) to add cells A1 and B1 together.
= A1 + B1
How can technology make entering foreign markets easier?
A. Improved methods of manufacturing
B. Faster connections with suppliers
C. Satellite technology lessens trade barriers.
D. It makes accounting tasks simpler.
E. It eliminates shipping costs.
F. Businesses can sell products online.
F. Businesses can sell products online.
Technology can make entering foreign markets easier since even small businesses can sell products online to anyone, anywhere in the world