IFMG Chapter 4

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Question 1

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[blank_start]Input devices[blank_end], [blank_start]processor[blank_end], [blank_start]storage[blank_end] and [blank_start]output devices[blank_end] are the four main hardware components of a computer.
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  • Input devices
  • processor
  • storage
  • output devices

Question 2

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The [blank_start]CPU[blank_end] reads [blank_start]data and instructions[blank_end] from [blank_start]memory[blank_end], and [blank_start]stores the results of the computation[blank_end] in [blank_start]memory[blank_end].
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  • CPU
  • data and instructions
  • memory
  • stores the results of the computation
  • memory

Question 3

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Eamples of storage hardware are
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  • CD/DVD
  • Hard Disk
  • USB key/thumb drive
  • Solid state drive
  • keyboard

Question 4

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The basic types of computer hardware are
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  • Personal Computer
  • Tablet
  • Smart Phone
  • Server
  • Server Farm
  • Router

Question 5

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The smallest unit of data is a [blank_start]bit[blank_end].
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  • bit

Question 6

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It takes [blank_start]8 bits[blank_end] to represent one [blank_start]character[blank_end].
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  • 8 bits
  • character

Question 7

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Eight bits are equivalent to one byte.
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  • True
  • False

Question 8

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A kilobyte is equivalent to [blank_start]1024[blank_end] bytes.
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  • 1024

Question 9

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The speed of a CPU is measured in
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  • bits
  • Bytes
  • hertz

Question 10

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The end user's computer is known as the [blank_start]client[blank_end]. In some applications, it talks to a [blank_start]server[blank_end].
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  • client
  • server

Question 11

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IoT stands for [blank_start]Internet of Things[blank_end]
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  • Internet of Things

Question 12

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The following are the most common categories of application design
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  • Native
  • Thin Client
  • Thick Cllient
  • Web
  • Apple

Question 13

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For non-mobile clients, the most common operating systems are [blank_start]Windows[blank_end], [blank_start]Mac OS[blank_end], [blank_start]Unix[blank_end] and [blank_start]Linux[blank_end].
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  • Windows
  • Mac OS
  • Unix
  • Linux

Question 14

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For mobile clients, the most common operating systems are [blank_start]Symbian[blank_end], [blank_start]Blackberry OS[blank_end], [blank_start]iOS[blank_end], [blank_start]Android[blank_end], [blank_start]Windows 8.[blank_end]
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  • Symbian
  • Blackberry OS
  • iOS
  • Android
  • Windows 8.

Question 15

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For servers, the most common operating systems are [blank_start]Windows Server[blank_end], [blank_start]UNIX[blank_end] and [blank_start]Linux[blank_end].
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  • Windows Server
  • UNIX
  • Linux

Question 16

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[blank_start]PCs[blank_end], [blank_start]Servers[blank_end] and [blank_start]desktops[blank_end] can all be virtualized.
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  • PCs
  • Servers
  • desktops

Question 17

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A software site license means that all users at Company X's sites are licensed to use the software.
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  • True
  • False

Question 18

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Custom-developed software is usually less expensive than off-the-shelf software.
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  • True
  • False

Question 19

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Company X does not have a lot of money to spend on a new application. However, it used processes that are unique and provide it with a competitive advantage. The best approach for developing their new application would be
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  • Off-the-shelf
  • Off-the-shelf then customize
  • Custom-devleoped

Question 20

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Firmware is special software installed in read only memory. It is easily updated by the end user.
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  • True
  • False

Question 21

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Programmers volunteer their time to Open Source Projects because
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  • It gives them freedom to choose the projects to work on
  • Allows them to use their creativity on interesting and fulfilling projects
  • Helps them exhibit their skills to help get a new paying job
  • Enables them to start a new business
  • Lets then get free stuff

Question 22

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Because Open Source software is free, it is always the best choice.
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  • True
  • False

Question 23

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Using "free" Open Source software could result it [blank_start]support costs[blank_end] that exceed [blank_start]any licensing expenses.[blank_end]
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  • support costs
  • any licensing expenses.

Question 24

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Native applications can be purchased from an [blank_start]application store[blank_end] whereas web applications are purchased via a [blank_start]web site[blank_end].
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  • application store
  • web site

Question 25

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In a native application, processing is done on the [blank_start]client's PC[blank_end] whereas on a web application the processing is done on a remote server.
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  • client's PC
  • remote server

Question 26

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A web based application can run on any [blank_start]device and operating system[blank_end] but may be limited by [blank_start]the browser[blank_end].
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  • the browser
  • device and operating system

Question 27

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Thin-client applications are usually cheaper to develop and maintain.
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  • True
  • False

Question 28

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Showrooming can be good for a web-only based company but bad for a [blank_start]bricks-and-mortar only[blank_end] based company.
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  • bricks-and-mortar only

Question 29

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The five components of mobile change and opportunity are : [blank_start]hardware[blank_end], [blank_start]software[blank_end],[blank_start]data[blank_end], [blank_start]procedures[blank_end] and [blank_start]people[blank_end].
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  • hardware
  • software
  • data
  • procedures
  • people

Question 30

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BYOD stands for Bring Your On Device.
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  • True
  • False

Question 31

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When a company allows its employees to bring their own devices to work, support costs always go down.
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  • True
  • False

Question 32

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[blank_start]Data loss or damage[blank_end] and the [blank_start]risk of infection[blank_end] are two of the biggest issues with BYOD.
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  • Data loss or damage
  • risk of infection

Question 33

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One of the most serious security issues in the past several years was known as
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  • Heartbleed
  • Heartburn
  • Firesheep

Question 34

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Apple is an excellent example of a [blank_start]vertically integrated[blank_end] company because they control [blank_start]hardware[blank_end], [blank_start]software[blank_end] and [blank_start]retail[blank_end].
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  • vertically integrated
  • hardware
  • software
  • retail
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