MIS Ch 4 – Flashcards

Which of the following is an example of an open-source desktop operating system? Microsoft Windows MySQL Ubuntu Apache

Virtualization is the process by which one physical computer hosts many different virtual computers within it. T/F

Which of the following is an advantage to an organization if its BYOD (bring your own device) policy offers wireless network to mobile devices? Employees resist turning over the management of their own hardware to the organization. Employees gain public access from any device, not just mobile devices. The organization can sniff employees' mobile traffic. The policy appears to be permissive without actually being so.

________ is a version of Unix that was developed by an open source community.

A Web, or thin-client, application is designed to run within computer browsers such as Firefox and Internet Explorer. T/F

The term "open source" means that the source code of the program is not available to the public. T/F

Linux applications are developed using ________ programming language.

Mobile systems offer the potential of just-in-time data, which is data delivered to the user at the precise time it is needed. T/F

Linux is high-priced and closed source software developed by Google. T/F

Virtualization is the process by which ________.

Which of the following is an example of vertical-market application software? Microsoft PowerPoint used to create presentations Adobe suite used by graphic designers inventory tracking software for an automobile manufacturer Tally software that is used to maintain business and personal accounts

Main memory is also known as ________.

Which of the following memory devices is volatile in nature? cache memory erasable programmable read only memory (EPROM) optical disk magnetic disk

Android applications are developed using ________ programming language.

Which of the following statements refers to server virtualization? a personal computer, such as a desktop or portable computer, that hosts several different operating systems a storage area that loses its contents when the power is off a server computer that hosts one or more other server computers a server that hosts many versions of desktop operating systems

Machine code ________.

Programmers are not allowed to alter or add to an open source code. T/F

Thin-client applications are developed using ________.

An operating system is required by both client and server computers. T/F

A 3D home printer would create more stable structures, use less material, and reduce workplace injuries. T/F

Which of the following is an example of storage hardware in computers? projector plotter inkjet printer magnetic disk

Windows XP is a version of Windows designed for use on ARM devices. T/F

Java, C#, and VB.NET are examples of ________. structured queries client operating systems thin-client applications object-oriented languages

Individuals who edit large pictures, sound, or video files need a(n) ________ processor computer with the minimum speed of 3.5 gigahertz.

Mobile devices lack wireless connectivity features. T/F

The term "open source" means that the source code of the program is not available to the public. T/F

Linux is an example of a(n) ________. workstation client mobile operating system open source operating system user community

A ________ is also called "the brain" of the computer.

The cache and main memory are nonvolatile, meaning their contents survive when power is off. T/F

Programmers are not allowed to alter or add to an open source code. T/F

Magnetic and optical disks are nonvolatile. T/F

The CPU stores the results of computations in ________.

Which of the following hardware developments allow objects to connect to a network and share data with any other application, service, or device? Self-driving cars Internet of things (IoT) 3D printing Automated guided vehicles

Which of the following is a computer architecture and instruction set that is designed for portable devices such as phones and tablets? ASCII Mac OS ARM Unix

An operating system is a hardware device used to input data into a computer. T/F

Which of the following is an open-source Web browser? Ubuntu Apache Internet Explorer Firefox

Internet of Things (IoT) is one of the disruptive forces that change the power of business, allowing objects to connect to the Internet so they can interact with other devices, applications, or services. T/F

Native applications are also known as thick-client applications. T/F

Which of the following statements is true about closed source projects? Only trusted programmers are allowed to make changes to a closed source project. Anyone can obtain the source code for a closed source project. Programmers can alter a closed source code based on their interests and goals. Only users and developers are allowed to alter the source code in closed source projects.

Which of the following devices is an example of a storage hardware device? random access memory optical disk central processing unit barcode scanner

An operating system is a program that controls a computer's resources. T/F

In a closed source project, such as Microsoft Office, the source code is highly protected and only available to trusted employees and carefully vetted contractors. T/F

Which of the following is an advantage to an organization if its BYOD (bring your own device) policy holds the employee responsible for any kind of damage? The policy appears to be permissive without actually being so. Employees will have to buy the hardware. The organization can sniff employees' mobile traffic. Employees can gain public access from any device, not just mobile devices.

Which of the following statements is true about self-driving cars? expensive and complex increase in fuel consumption reduction in car insurance cost fewer accidents take place

The speed of a CPU is expressed in cycles called ________.

10 TB is equivalent to ________ gigabytes.