INTRODUCTION TO IT EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What does the acronym IPOS stand for? - ANSWER: Input, process, output, storage.
(IPOS) represent the different tasks of computers.
Which of the following is/are true of the IPOS cycle - ANSWER: 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 - ANSWER: CPU, users, keyboard, and memory
Monitor, print drivers, operating system, and mouse
Which of the following is an accurate definition of a computer system? - ANSWER: 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. - ANSWER: 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? - ANSWER: 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. - ANSWER: 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outdated, so he will use the money to replace them.
Select the statement that best describes the difference between software and
hardware. - ANSWER: 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? -
ANSWER: 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. - ANSWER: 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? - ANSWER: 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? - ANSWER: Loading
a statistical program on your personal computer.
Which of the following statements describes why network protocols are necessary -
ANSWER: 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. - ANSWER: 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 - ANSWER:
Computer networks allow individuals to share many types of resources.
Which of the following describes local computers only? - ANSWER: 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? - ANSWER: A
computer network is a collection of computers and computer resources (e.g.,
printers, file servers) connected in such a way that the computers can communicate
with each other and their resources.
Correct. Computer networks include the physical computers as well as other
hardware devices such as printers and software and networks allow all devices to
communicate.
What is the most common type of network connection in use today? - ANSWER:
Fiber optic and UTP
What does the acronym IPOS stand for? - ANSWER: Input, process, output, storage.
(IPOS) represent the different tasks of computers.
Which of the following is/are true of the IPOS cycle - ANSWER: 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 - ANSWER: CPU, users, keyboard, and memory
Monitor, print drivers, operating system, and mouse
Which of the following is an accurate definition of a computer system? - ANSWER: 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. - ANSWER: 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? - ANSWER: 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. - ANSWER: 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.
Select the statement that best describes the difference between software and
hardware. - ANSWER: 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? -
ANSWER: 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. - ANSWER: 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? - ANSWER: 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? - ANSWER: Loading
a statistical program on your personal computer.
Which of the following statements describes why network protocols are necessary -
ANSWER: 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. - ANSWER: 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 - ANSWER:
Computer networks allow individuals to share many types of resources.
Which of the following describes local computers only? - ANSWER: 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? - ANSWER: A
computer network is a collection of computers and computer resources (e.g.,
printers, file servers) connected in such a way that the computers can communicate
with each other and their resources.
Correct. Computer networks include the physical computers as well as other
hardware devices such as printers and software and networks allow all devices to
communicate.
What is the most common type of network connection in use today? - ANSWER:
Fiber optic and UTP
