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1. What is the primary component of a computer responsible for executing
instructions from software?
The random-access memory
The operating system
The motherboard
The central processing unit
2. Describe the role of the transaction processing system (TPS) in supporting
decision-making in an online retail environment.
The TPS hosts the online retail platform and ensures uptime for
customers.
The TPS generates reports on market trends and customer
preferences.
The TPS collects and processes transaction data, providing essential
information for the DSS to analyze and support decision-making.
The TPS manages customer interactions and feedback to enhance
service quality.
3. How does information differ from data ?
Data is information interpreted in a meaningful context
Information is data that can be processed automated
Information is data interpreted in a meaningful context
, Data is information that can be processed automated
4. If a student includes a paragraph from a published article in their research
paper without citation, which legal issue are they likely violating?
Trademark infringement
Trade secret misappropriation
Copyright infringement
Patent violation
5. Describe why a mobile app focused on recipes and cooking tutorials is
classified as a lifestyle app.
A mobile app focused on recipes and cooking tutorials is classified as
an entertainment app because it provides fun content.
A mobile app focused on recipes and cooking tutorials is classified as
a social networking app because it connects users with others.
A mobile app focused on recipes and cooking tutorials is classified
as a lifestyle app because it enhances users' daily living and
personal interests related to cooking and food.
A mobile app focused on recipes and cooking tutorials is classified as
a utility app because it serves a practical purpose.
6. What technology is recommended for tracking the location of vehicles in
real-time?
GPS tracking
Radio signals
Cell phone tower geolocation
RFID tags
7. Which managers work directly with the employees who perform the day-to-
, day tasks of a business?
Supervisors
All of the above
Top management
Middle managers
8. What is the purpose of a MAC address in a LAN?
It is used to uniquely identify devices on LANs.
It assigns IP addresses to devices.
It encrypts data packets for transmission.
It provides a temporary identifier for networked devices.
9. Which hardware component of a computer serves as the "brains" of the
system and executes instructions required by the software?
Keyboard
Monitor
Random-Access Memory (RAM)
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
10. Describe the significance of the edge in the context of IoT data collection.
The edge is irrelevant to IoT data collection.
The edge is significant because it is where data is initially collected
from IoT devices before being sent to the cloud or other storage
solutions.
The edge is where data is stored permanently for later access.
The edge is the main processing center for all IoT data.
, 11. What protocol provides an almost unlimited number of Internet Protocol
addresses?
IPv4.
VIP.
TCP/IP.
IPv6.
12. If a start-up software company discovers that another company has copied
its code without permission, what legal action can it take based on copyright
law?
File a copyright infringement lawsuit
Request a patent for their software functionality
Apply for a business license
Seek a trademark for their software name
13. Describe the role of a chief technology officer in relation to IT architecture.
The chief technology officer is mainly responsible for keeping IT
projects on schedule.
The chief technology officer ensures the IT infrastructure is always up
to date.
The chief technology officer primarily focuses on interfacing with
users and setting policies.
The chief technology officer is responsible for managing the IT
group and designing the IT architecture to align with business
goals.
14. Describe how the IT department's role differs from that of other
departments in a business.