Question 1

_____ refers to a precise set of instructions that tell the computer hardware what to do.

Accepted Answer

A)   A mnemonic
B)   An input device
C)   An output device
D)   Software
E)   DesktopF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 2

_____ refers to a software package that integrates the many functions of a business, such as accounting, finance, inventory management, and human resources.

Accepted Answer

A)   Supply chain management
B)   Desktop software
C)   Customer relationship management
D)   Database management system
E)   Enterprise resource planningF) B) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 3

Which of the following is true of scripting languages?

Accepted Answer

A)   They are often designed to be interpreted within their applications.
B)   They are compiled to run directly by a microprocessor.
C)   They typically execute outside an application.
D)   They are faster than the development efforts found in most commercial software.
E)   Most of these languages are complicated with respect to user friendliness.F) C) and E)
G) B) and D) A

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of application software?

Accepted Answer

A)   MS Word
B)   Mac OS
C)   Linux
D)   MS Windows
E)   AndroidF) A) and C)
G) C) and D) A

Question 5

What is Java programming language? What are the advantages and disadvantages associated with using Java?

Accepted Answer

Java is a programming language initially...

Question 6

Achieving success in a project rarely lies in the strength of technology alone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is true of the difference between operating systems and application software?

Accepted Answer

A)   Operating systems control the hardware, while application software performs the work that users and firms are directly interested in accomplishing.
B)   Operating systems support tasks performed by a single user, while application software support tasks performed by multiple users.
C)   Operating systems control the hardware elements visible to the human eye, while application software controls the hardware elements invisible to the human eye.
D)   Operating systems are software packages that integrate the many functions of a business, while application software works with a minimal degree of overlap.
E)   Operating systems are software packages offered by a third party, while application software contains programs that are designed in-house.F) C) and D)
G) B) and D) A

Question 8

Which of the following is an operating system?

Accepted Answer

A)   Linux
B)   USB 2.0
C)   Microsoft Access
D)   Notepad
E)   Wi-FiF) B) and C)
G) A) and C)

Question 9

_____ refers to the practice of ensuring that an organization's systems operate within required legal constraints, and organizational obligations.

Accepted Answer

A)   Security
B)   Compliance
C)   Integration
D)   Parallelism
E)   ImmunityF) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 10

Java programmers write code with specific commands for different operating systems, such as Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is an example of computer hardware?

Accepted Answer

A)   Malware
B)   Operating system
C)   Application
D)   Platform
E)   A video game consoleF) C) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 12

Which of the following is one of the reasons for the failure of technology projects?

Accepted Answer

A)   Inadequate testing of systems before deployment
B)   Insufficient expenditure on information systems
C)   Use of matured technology
D)   Prolonged project periods
E)   Disallowing "feature creep" during developmentF) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 13

Java is not optimized to take advantage of interface elements specific to the Mac or Windows operating systems. As a result:

Accepted Answer

A)   Java is not platform independent.
B)   Java lacks a structured programming style.
C)   Java is unsuitable for desktop applications.
D)   Java code that is compiled for the native OS and processor is slower than code running through a JVM interpreter.
E)   Java code has to be compiled and then interpreted, before being executed by the processor.F) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Question 14

Java is not preferred for programming fast-executing, native desktop applications.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

_____ perform the work that users and firms are directly interested in accomplishing and can be thought of as places where a user's real work is done.

Accepted Answer

A)   Emulators
B)   Applications
C)   Platforms
D)   Embedded systems
E)   Operating systemsF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 16

If a computer system can be equated to a layered cake, which of the following combinations represents the computer system in the bottom-to-top order?

Accepted Answer

A)   Hardware, operating system, application, user
B)   User, application, hardware, operating system
C)   User, operating system, hardware, application
D)   Application, operating system, hardware, user
E)   Operating system, hardware, user, applicationF) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 17

Computer hardware refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)   a precise set of instructions that orchestrate the functioning of the computer.
B)   the physical components of information technology.
C)   the mechanism through which users interact with a computer.
D)   a program that fulfills the requests of a client.
E)   handheld computing devices meant largely for mobile use outside an office setting.F) B) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 18

Which of the following characteristics is said to be Java's biggest selling point?

Accepted Answer

A)   Open source nature
B)   Interpretability
C)   Platform independence
D)   Service-oriented architecture
E)   Data portabilityF) B) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 19

_____ are programming hooks or guidelines, published by organizations tell how other programs can get a service to perform a task, such as send or receive data.

Accepted Answer

Applicatio...

Question 20

Most messages sent between Web services are coded in XML.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 13: Understanding Software: a Primer for Managers

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