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Introduction to Computers
Exam 1
True/False
Indicate whether the sentence or statement is true or false.
____ 1. Information is another term for data.
____ 2. Data comes in four flavors: alphanumeric, image, audio, and video.
____ 3. Costs are always the major consideration when buying computer systems.
____ 4. The ability to upgrade is a very important factor when selecting the best computer hardware.
____ 5. The Center button on the Formatting toolbar centers text vertically.
Multiple Choice
Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
____ 6. Which of the following are examples of information systems?
a.
Automatic teller machines
b.
Scanning systems at grocery store point of sales registers
c.
Airport kiosks with Internet access
d.
All of the above
____ 7. When a manager has an awareness and understanding of how to make information useful in supporting a task, she has:
a.
data.
b.
an application database.
c.
knowledge.
d.
a model.
____ 8. Being able to produce information at a reasonable cost means the information is:
a.
reliable.
b.
economical.
c.
complete.
d.
timely.
____ 9. In Figure 1.7, Box 1 represents:
a.
knowledge.
b.
processing.
c.
information.
d.
a computer.
____ 10. The AnyWhere Corporation has a Compaq Pentium III based microcomputer. This item can be classified as:
a.
software.
b.
hardware.
c.
telecommunications.
d.
a database.
____ 11. ____ refers to all the hardware, software, databases, telecommunications, people, and procedures that are configured to collect, manipulate, store, and process data into information.
a.
Technology infrastructure
b.
Expert system architecture
c.
Systems architecture
d.
The Internet
____ 12. The ____ is the world's largest computer network.
a.
intranet
b.
WAN
c.
Internet
d.
extranet
____ 13. Which of the following activities is included as part of the value chain?
a.
Inbound logistics
b.
Accounting
c.
Human resources
d.
All of the above
____ 14. Figure 2.1 represents:
a.
the value chain.
b.
an Information systems.
c.
a general model of the firm.
d.
a traditional organizational structure.
____ 15. ____ is a downstream management activity of the value chain.
a.
Raw materials management
b.
Production
c.
Customer service
d.
Inbound logistics
____ 16. Empowerment can result in:
a.
confusion in problem resolution.
b.
more upper management involvement.
c.
faster decision making.
d.
more red tape.
____ 17. An employee of an automotive paint shop notices that the painting process can be completed faster by using a different nozzle. This is an example of:
a.
reengineering.
b.
quality management.
c.
continuous improvement.
d.
TQM.
____ 18. Today's corporate mainframe generally is used for:
a.
end-user applications.
b.
managing large databases and files.
c.
Internet applications.
d.
DSS.
____ 19. Supercomputers are often used for:
a.
complex spreadsheet applications.
b.
managing transaction processing systems.
c.
scientific and military research.
d.
Internet applications.
____ 20. The structure of the hardware components of a computer systems is called:
a.
software.
b.
computer system architecture.
c.
CBIS.
d.
infrastructure.
____ 21. A(n) __________ program is a program that allows you to accomplish the specific task, or tasks, for which that program is designed.
a.
Web browser
c.
word processing
b.
application
d.
presentation graphics
____ 22. The Microsoft Office XP Professional Edition does not include __________.
a.
Microsoft Word 2002
c.
Microsoft Outlook 2002
b.
Microsoft PowerPoint 2002
d.
Microsoft WordPerfect 2002
____ 23. Microsoft Word is a(n) __________.
a.
area in the computer’s main memory in which Microsoft Office text files are stored temporarily
b.
program included with Windows 95 that can be used only to create or edit text files, smaller than 64K, that do not require formatting
c.
classified password that prevents unauthorized users from accessing a protected Microsoft Office item or document
d.
full-featured word processing program that can be used to create and revise professional looking documents efficiently and economically
____ 24. __________ is the process of changing the way letters, numbers, punctuation marks, and symbols appear on the screen and in print.
a.
Document formatting
c.
Paragraph formatting
b.
Character formatting
d.
Object formatting
Completion
Complete each sentence or statement.
25. A(n) ____________________ is a formal collection of people and other resources established to achieve a set of goals.
26. The ____________________ organizational structure shows a hierarchy of decision making and authority.
27. ____________________ results in radical redesign of business processes.
28. The bottled water was better than Kent Blaise expected. In his opinion, it was a _________________________ product.
29. Unlike RAM, ____________________ memory keeps its contents when power is shut off. This makes it ideal for digital cameras.
Data ____________________ converts human-readable data into machine readable
form.
____ 31. To expand a folder, __________.
a.
click the plus sign that precedes the folder name in the Folders pane
b.
click the folder name in the Folders pane
c.
click the minus sign that precedes the folder name in the Folders pane
d.
right-click the folder name and click Expand on the shortcut menu
____ 32. Another way to collapse a folder is to __________ the folder icon.
a.
right-click
c.
double-click
b.
Click
d.
delete
____ 33. The Microsoft Office XP Professional Edition does not include __________.
a.
Microsoft Word 2002
c.
Microsoft Outlook 2002
b.
Microsoft PowerPoint 2002
d.
Microsoft WordPerfect 2002
34. A(n) _________________________ is a user interface that displays graphics in addition to text when it communicates with the user.
35. When Windows 2000 is launched, after the Welcome to Windows dialog box has displayed and you have entered your user name and password in the Log On to Windows dialog box, the screen clears and several items display on a background called the _________________________.
Answer Section
TRUE/FALSE
1. F
2. T
3. F
4. T
5. F
6. F
MULTIPLE CHOICE
7. D
8. C
9. B
10. B
11. B
12. A
13. C
14. A
15. C
16. C
17. C
18. C
19. B
20. C
21. B
22. B
23. D
24. D
25. B
26. A
27. C
COMPLETION
28. organization 34. A
29. traditional 35. C
30. reengineering 36. D
31. quality high quality 37. GUI
32. Flash 38. Desktop
33. entry 39. Menu
40. Command
