IDSC 3001 TEST B EXAM QUESTIONS
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Computing Hardware - ANS 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 - ANS a computer program or a collection of programs. a precise set of instructions
that tells hardware what to do
Poorly implemented software can.... - ANS create risks of product failure, open products to
security risks, and present challenges for software maintenance and update distribution
Operating System - ANS software that controls the computer hardware and establishes
standards for developing and executing applications (windows, mac)
Applications - ANS includes desktop applications, enterprise software, utilities, and other
programs that perform specific tasks for users and organizations
User Interface (UI) - ANS mechanisms through which users interact with a computing device
Firmware - ANS control programs stored on chips
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, BIOS (Basic Input/Output Systems) - ANS the base-level commands for controlling a hardware
device
Embedded Systems - ANS special purpose software designed and included inside physical
products
Platform - ANS product and services that allow for the development and integration of
software products and other complementary goods
While operating systems control the hardware, - ANS application software performs the work
that users and firms are directly interested in accomplishing
Desktop Software - ANS applications installed on a personal computer
Enterprise Software - ANS applications that address the needs of multiple simultaneous users
in an organization or work group
Software Package - ANS software product offered commercially by a third party
Customer Relationship Management (CRM) - ANS systems used to support customer related
sales and marketing activities
Supply Chain Management (SCM) - ANS systems that can help a firm manage aspects of its
value chain
Business Intelligence (BI) Systems - ANS use data created by other systems to provide
reporting and analysis for organization decision making
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AND ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2026
Computing Hardware - ANS 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 - ANS a computer program or a collection of programs. a precise set of instructions
that tells hardware what to do
Poorly implemented software can.... - ANS create risks of product failure, open products to
security risks, and present challenges for software maintenance and update distribution
Operating System - ANS software that controls the computer hardware and establishes
standards for developing and executing applications (windows, mac)
Applications - ANS includes desktop applications, enterprise software, utilities, and other
programs that perform specific tasks for users and organizations
User Interface (UI) - ANS mechanisms through which users interact with a computing device
Firmware - ANS control programs stored on chips
@COPYRIGHT 2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED 1
, BIOS (Basic Input/Output Systems) - ANS the base-level commands for controlling a hardware
device
Embedded Systems - ANS special purpose software designed and included inside physical
products
Platform - ANS product and services that allow for the development and integration of
software products and other complementary goods
While operating systems control the hardware, - ANS application software performs the work
that users and firms are directly interested in accomplishing
Desktop Software - ANS applications installed on a personal computer
Enterprise Software - ANS applications that address the needs of multiple simultaneous users
in an organization or work group
Software Package - ANS software product offered commercially by a third party
Customer Relationship Management (CRM) - ANS systems used to support customer related
sales and marketing activities
Supply Chain Management (SCM) - ANS systems that can help a firm manage aspects of its
value chain
Business Intelligence (BI) Systems - ANS use data created by other systems to provide
reporting and analysis for organization decision making
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