INTRODUCTION TO IT EXAM QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED ANSWERS- 2023 EXPERT
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What does the acronym IPOS stand for?
Input, process, output, storage. (IPOS) represent the different tasks of computers.
Which of the following is/are true of the IPOS cycle
Once words, numbers or images are entered, a computer processes the data into useable
information that can then be accessed to answer questions or meet specific needs.
Correct. This is a description of how a computer uses the IPOS cycle.
Which of the following include only elements of a computer system? Select all that apply
CPU, users, keyboard, and memory
Monitor, print drivers, operating system, and mouse
Which of the following is an accurate definition of a computer system?
A computer system is a collection of hardware and software components that work together to
meet the needs of the user.
Which of the following is an accurate statement about the software in a computer system?
Select all that apply.
A computer system needs software to be able to communicate with users as well as other
computers.
Software must be part of the computer system in order for the system to be useful.
The software in a computer system may be shared if the system is a part of a network.
Correct. All three of these are accurate statements about the software in a computer system.
Which of the following would NOT be considered hardware?
Correct. A word processor is a software program to enter data and is not part of a computer's
hardware.
Teachers in the Lincoln County School District are complaining about the speed of the Internet
in their classrooms. Marcus, the IT Coordinator, has a limited amount of money to spend to
address the issue. Select the option below that uses hardware or software to help solve the
problem.
Marcus determines the school's routers that transmit information from the Internet across the
district are slow and outdated, so he will use the money to replace them.
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, Select the statement that best describes the difference between software and hardware.
Computer software is developed by writing a program using programming language whereas
computer hardware is the physical components such as memory modules and disk drives.
Which answer most accurately describes the timeline of computer development?
First, computers built and programmed by engineers. Next, limited use of computers by large
organizations. Next, introduction of personal computers. Lastly, Graphical User Interface
systems are introduced.
Which statements about the history of computer development are correct? Select all that apply.
The development of new hardware and software requires special training.
The following are examples of Graphical User Interface systems: GPS systems, ATM machines,
and tablets and smart phones.
The capabilities and complexities of computers have grown substantially, but the ease of use
has also made them user friendly.
Correct. These three options accurately describe the history of computer development.
How have computer users changed over the last 75 years?
Almost anyone can be a computer user today whereas in the past only computer scientists and
those with specialized training used computers.
Which of the following would NOT require the use of a network?
Loading a statistical program on your personal computer.
Which of the following statements describes why network protocols are necessary
Network protocols are necessary for computers to communicate with each other.
Which of the following statements describe why businesses use networks? Select all that
apply.
Businesses use networks for data sharing.
Businesses use networks to reduce costs.
Businesses use networks for customer support.
Which of the following statements is true of computer networks
Computer networks allow individuals to share many types of
resources.
Which of the following describes local computers only?
Is a computer that a person is physically at.
Correct. Where a person and computer are located together makes a computer local.
Which of the following is the best definition of a computer network?
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AND VERIFIED ANSWERS- 2023 EXPERT
FEEDBACK
What does the acronym IPOS stand for?
Input, process, output, storage. (IPOS) represent the different tasks of computers.
Which of the following is/are true of the IPOS cycle
Once words, numbers or images are entered, a computer processes the data into useable
information that can then be accessed to answer questions or meet specific needs.
Correct. This is a description of how a computer uses the IPOS cycle.
Which of the following include only elements of a computer system? Select all that apply
CPU, users, keyboard, and memory
Monitor, print drivers, operating system, and mouse
Which of the following is an accurate definition of a computer system?
A computer system is a collection of hardware and software components that work together to
meet the needs of the user.
Which of the following is an accurate statement about the software in a computer system?
Select all that apply.
A computer system needs software to be able to communicate with users as well as other
computers.
Software must be part of the computer system in order for the system to be useful.
The software in a computer system may be shared if the system is a part of a network.
Correct. All three of these are accurate statements about the software in a computer system.
Which of the following would NOT be considered hardware?
Correct. A word processor is a software program to enter data and is not part of a computer's
hardware.
Teachers in the Lincoln County School District are complaining about the speed of the Internet
in their classrooms. Marcus, the IT Coordinator, has a limited amount of money to spend to
address the issue. Select the option below that uses hardware or software to help solve the
problem.
Marcus determines the school's routers that transmit information from the Internet across the
district are slow and outdated, so he will use the money to replace them.
1
, Select the statement that best describes the difference between software and hardware.
Computer software is developed by writing a program using programming language whereas
computer hardware is the physical components such as memory modules and disk drives.
Which answer most accurately describes the timeline of computer development?
First, computers built and programmed by engineers. Next, limited use of computers by large
organizations. Next, introduction of personal computers. Lastly, Graphical User Interface
systems are introduced.
Which statements about the history of computer development are correct? Select all that apply.
The development of new hardware and software requires special training.
The following are examples of Graphical User Interface systems: GPS systems, ATM machines,
and tablets and smart phones.
The capabilities and complexities of computers have grown substantially, but the ease of use
has also made them user friendly.
Correct. These three options accurately describe the history of computer development.
How have computer users changed over the last 75 years?
Almost anyone can be a computer user today whereas in the past only computer scientists and
those with specialized training used computers.
Which of the following would NOT require the use of a network?
Loading a statistical program on your personal computer.
Which of the following statements describes why network protocols are necessary
Network protocols are necessary for computers to communicate with each other.
Which of the following statements describe why businesses use networks? Select all that
apply.
Businesses use networks for data sharing.
Businesses use networks to reduce costs.
Businesses use networks for customer support.
Which of the following statements is true of computer networks
Computer networks allow individuals to share many types of
resources.
Which of the following describes local computers only?
Is a computer that a person is physically at.
Correct. Where a person and computer are located together makes a computer local.
Which of the following is the best definition of a computer network?
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