WGU C724 Unit 3 Test

T/F: The term "PC", which stands for personal computer, was adopted because of the success of the IBM personal computer Answer- True When microcomputers were emerging, the personal computer (or PC) became associated with IBM products T/F: computer software is a set of machine-readable instructions that makes computers perform specific tasks Answer- True Software is code or programs that direct computer operations Large databases typically reside in _____________, which are clusters of computers called servers, running software applications that enable business transactions Answer- data centers A motherboard consists of a __________ and other microprocessors, like memory, and expansion slots for peripheral devices Answer- Central Processing Unit (CPU) A scanner is an ___________ device that works similarly to a copy machine. a- input b- output Answer- a- input What is the implication of Moore's law? a- computers will process biological signals b- computers will become robots c- computer speeds are increasingly exponential Answer- c- computer speeds are increasingly exponential A primary memory device like a dynamic random access memory (DRAM) can be plugged into a motherboard through a _____________ Answer- Memory slot What best describes a cloud-computing system? a- Cloud computing involves all resources connected over the internet b- Cloud computing means off-site data centers c- Cloud computing involves outstanding infrastructure services only Answer- a- Cloud computing involves all resources connected over the internet In business, mobile smart devices are most beneficial where? Answer- Out in the field Handheld smart devices have increased productivity because, most importantly, they allow __________________ from anywhere Answer- Access to information What software would be used by accountants to create digital ledgers? a- Word processing b- Spreadsheets c- Presentations Answer- b- Spreadsheets Like MS Excel, is used by accountants as electronic ledgers What is the most common client level operating system in business? a- Unix b- OS X c- Microsoft Windows Answer- c- Microsoft Windows Most business desktop computer systems or clients use the Microsoft Windows OS ____________ is an open-source operating system Answer- Linux is used in customer electronics ___________ is a mobile operating system a- Android b- Linux c- OS X Answer- a- Android Software __________ must be managed by the IT organization to ensure the business is compliant with software vendors Answer- licenses all software that is not freeware must be paid for and licensed An application that enables users to search for facts or information using voice commands is _____________ Answer- Google Search Google has a voice search command application What is the function of the cloud administrator job? Answer- The cloud administrator assesses and improves cloud infrastructure needs T/F: Computer hardware is a means to an end, running the software programs that allow a user to perform tasks Answer- True The software you are going to use has an impact on the hardware you purchase