Multiple Choice
Identify the
choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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An example of hardware in a computer system would be
a. | a computer language. | c. | software. | b. | a keyboard. | d. | a CD-ROM. |
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A common input device is
a. | a printer. | c. | a keyboard. | b. | a central processing unit. | d. | operating system
software. |
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A computer system consists of an input device, a processing unit, an output
mechanism, and
a. | a computer language. | c. | memory and storage facilities. | b. | a network of
multimedia devices. | d. | software. |
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Application software has the purpose of
a. | linking computers together at different locations. | b. | translating commands
to operate a computer program. | c. | performing specific information processing
tasks. | d. | creating new computer languages. |
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A system of computers linked together is called
a. | a computer network. | c. | a CD-ROM. | b. | application software. | d. | a multimedia
system. |
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Expert systems would be most appropriate in situations related to
a. | preparing business correspondence. | b. | sending a memo by E-mail. | c. | creating a
database. | d. | making decisions about technical situations. |
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The use of technology to create product styles & designs is called
a. | video conferencing. | c. | E-mail. | b. | computer networking. | d. | computer-aided
design. |
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Robots would most likely be used to work in
a. | management jobs. | c. | training centers. | b. | dangerous situations. | d. | the operation of motor
vehicles. |
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Which feature is usually included in spreadsheet software?
a. | desktop publishing | c. | database marketing | b. | the ability to check spelling &
grammar | d. | built-in
calculations |
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Which of the following allows consumers to store personal financial and health
data for easy access while shopping or traveling?
a. | a SMART card | c. | virtual reality | b. | E-mail | d. | computer-aided
design |
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Displaced workers are unemployed as a result of
a. | injuries on the job. | c. | changing job conditions. | b. | poor educational
training. | d. | lower consumer
demand. |
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The purpose of a management information system (MIS) is to
a. | link computers in several geographic areas. | b. | provide an organized
system of processing & reporting company information. | c. | report new methods
for using computers. | d. | allow employees to learn about new
software. |
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A commonly used storage device is a
a. | disk drive. | c. | keyboard. | b. | printer. | d. | mouse. |
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E-mail refers to correspondence that is transmitted through
a. | word processing software. | c. | a computer
network. | b. | fax machines. | d. | a database. |
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Word processing software is commonly used to create
a. | memos. | c. | lists of related customer data. | b. | financial
statements. | d. | bar
charts. |
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Stealing or illegally copying software or data files is called
a. | piracy. | c. | artificial intelligence. | b. | a computer
virus. | d. | white-collar
crime. |
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Which of the following devices present data in a form that can be retrieved
later or communicated immediately?
a. | storage | c. | input | b. | output | d. | processing |
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Telecommuting refers to
a. | the activities of a worker using a computer at home to do a job. | b. | the movement of data
through a computer network within the same city. | c. | the creation of newsletters & other
publications with a personal computer. | d. | the use of software to maintain, analyze, &
combine customer information files. |
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