IDSC 3001 TEST B | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATE | WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTION
Computing Hardware - (ANSWER)the physical components of information technology, can include the
computer itself plus peripherals such as storage devices, input devices (mouse and keyboard), output
devices (monitors and printers), and networking equipment
Software - (ANSWER)a computer program or a collection of programs. a precise set of instructions that
tells hardware what to do
Poorly implemented software can.... - (ANSWER)create risks of product failure, open products to
security risks, and present challenges for software maintenance and update distribution
Operating System - (ANSWER)software that controls the computer hardware and establishes standards
for developing and executing applications (windows, mac)
Applications - (ANSWER)includes desktop applications, enterprise software, utilities, and other programs
that perform specific tasks for users and organizations
User Interface (UI) - (ANSWER)mechanisms through which users interact with a computing device
Firmware - (ANSWER)control programs stored on chips
BIOS (Basic Input/Output Systems) - (ANSWER)the base-level commands for controlling a hardware
device
Embedded Systems - (ANSWER)special purpose software designed and included inside physical products
Platform - (ANSWER)product and services that allow for the development and integration of software
products and other complementary goods
While operating systems control the hardware, - (ANSWER)application software performs the work that
users and firms are directly interested in accomplishing
, IDSC 3001 TEST B | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATE | WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTION
Desktop Software - (ANSWER)applications installed on a personal computer
Enterprise Software - (ANSWER)applications that address the needs of multiple simultaneous users in an
organization or work group
Software Package - (ANSWER)software product offered commercially by a third party
Customer Relationship Management (CRM) - (ANSWER)systems used to support customer related sales
and marketing activities
Supply Chain Management (SCM) - (ANSWER)systems that can help a firm manage aspects of its value
chain
Business Intelligence (BI) Systems - (ANSWER)use data created by other systems to provide reporting
and analysis for organization decision making
Database Management System (DBMS) or database system - (ANSWER)software for creating,
maintaining, and manipulating data
Programming Language - (ANSWER)provides the standards, syntax, statements, and instructions for
writikng computer software
Integrated Development Environment (IDE) - (ANSWER)an application that includes an editor, debugger,
and compiled, among other tools
Scripting Languages - (ANSWER)programming tool that executes within an application
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) - (ANSWER)automates many back office functions in a single
database and software application
SOLUTION
Computing Hardware - (ANSWER)the physical components of information technology, can include the
computer itself plus peripherals such as storage devices, input devices (mouse and keyboard), output
devices (monitors and printers), and networking equipment
Software - (ANSWER)a computer program or a collection of programs. a precise set of instructions that
tells hardware what to do
Poorly implemented software can.... - (ANSWER)create risks of product failure, open products to
security risks, and present challenges for software maintenance and update distribution
Operating System - (ANSWER)software that controls the computer hardware and establishes standards
for developing and executing applications (windows, mac)
Applications - (ANSWER)includes desktop applications, enterprise software, utilities, and other programs
that perform specific tasks for users and organizations
User Interface (UI) - (ANSWER)mechanisms through which users interact with a computing device
Firmware - (ANSWER)control programs stored on chips
BIOS (Basic Input/Output Systems) - (ANSWER)the base-level commands for controlling a hardware
device
Embedded Systems - (ANSWER)special purpose software designed and included inside physical products
Platform - (ANSWER)product and services that allow for the development and integration of software
products and other complementary goods
While operating systems control the hardware, - (ANSWER)application software performs the work that
users and firms are directly interested in accomplishing
, IDSC 3001 TEST B | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATE | WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTION
Desktop Software - (ANSWER)applications installed on a personal computer
Enterprise Software - (ANSWER)applications that address the needs of multiple simultaneous users in an
organization or work group
Software Package - (ANSWER)software product offered commercially by a third party
Customer Relationship Management (CRM) - (ANSWER)systems used to support customer related sales
and marketing activities
Supply Chain Management (SCM) - (ANSWER)systems that can help a firm manage aspects of its value
chain
Business Intelligence (BI) Systems - (ANSWER)use data created by other systems to provide reporting
and analysis for organization decision making
Database Management System (DBMS) or database system - (ANSWER)software for creating,
maintaining, and manipulating data
Programming Language - (ANSWER)provides the standards, syntax, statements, and instructions for
writikng computer software
Integrated Development Environment (IDE) - (ANSWER)an application that includes an editor, debugger,
and compiled, among other tools
Scripting Languages - (ANSWER)programming tool that executes within an application
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) - (ANSWER)automates many back office functions in a single
database and software application
