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Topic 1 - Introduction - Question Bank

The document contains a question bank focused on the introduction to information systems, including multiple choice and true/false questions. Topics covered include components of information systems, computer hardware, software types, and networking concepts. It serves as a study resource for understanding fundamental concepts in information technology.

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Topic 1 - Introduction - Question Bank

The document contains a question bank focused on the introduction to information systems, including multiple choice and true/false questions. Topics covered include components of information systems, computer hardware, software types, and networking concepts. It serves as a study resource for understanding fundamental concepts in information technology.

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Question Bank – Topic1 - Introduction

Multiple Choice Question


1. Which of these is NOT one of the five parts of an information system?
a. data
b. procedures
c. people
d. None of the Above

2. A computer is an electronic device that manipulates


a. procedures
b. data
c. operations
d. transactions

3. A computer has the following working model


a. Input-Processing-Output
b. Processing-Input-Output
c. Input-Output-Processing
d. Output-Processing-input

4. We need Information for


a. Supporting Decision Making
b. Planning
c. Monitoring & Controlling
d. All the Above

5. Which of these would be most appropriate for managing and storing


patient records in a large hospital?
a. peer-to-peer network
b. mainframe
c. personal computer
d. supercomputer

6. What that makes computer so powerful?


a. High speed of computation
b. Very large storage capacity
c. Generality & Connectivity
d. All the Above

7. Information Technology (IT) is a merging of two technologies


a. Computing technology and Industrial technology
b. Computing technology and Communications technology
c. Communications technology and Industrial technology
d. None of the Above

8. The rules or guidelines for people to follow when using software,


hardware, and data are
a. Transactions
b. Operations
c. Procedures
d. None of the Above

9. Which of these IS NOT a basic component of computer hardware?


a. CPU
b. Main memory
c. Secondary Storage
d. None of the Above

10. CPU is composed of the two units


a. Arithmetic Logical Unit (ALU) and Control Unit (CU)
b. ROM and RAM
c. Main Memory and Secondary Storage
d. None of the Above

11. The unit of a CPU that performs computation is


a. Control Unit (CU)
b. Random Access Memory
c. Arithmetic Logical Unit
d. None of the Above

12. The unit of a CPU that decodes and executes instructions is


a. Control Unit (CU)
b. Random Access Memory
c. Arithmetic Logical Unit
d. None of the Above

13. CPU performs Arithmetic and Logical operations using


a. Decimal Number System
b. Binary Number System
c. Hexadecimal Number System
d. None of the Above

14. A Microprocessor is
a. A CPU on only one electronic chip
b. A CPU on more than one electronic chip
c. A Cache memory
d. None of the Above

15. The main memory of a Computer is composed of


a. Words
b. Registers
c. Bits
d. None of the Above

16. A byte is
a. 8 bits
b. 9 bits
c. 16 bits
d. None of the Above

17. The smallest addressable unit of main memory is


a. Word
b. Bit
c. Byte
d. None of the Above

18. The RAM is used to store


a. Files and documents
b. Programs and data currently processed
c. Only programs currently executed
d. None of the Above

19. The ROM is used to store


a. Files and documents
b. Programs and data currently processed
c. Only programs currently executed
d. None of the Above

20. The Secondary Storage is used to store


a. Files, data and documents
b. Programs and data currently processed
c. Only programs currently executed
d. None of the Above

21. The system that allows multiple computers to connect together to share
resources is called
a. Computer Network
b. Connected System
c. Shared Computers
d. None of the Above
22. The Internet is
a. A Local Area Network
b. A large Infrastructure of connected networks
c. A Wide Area Network
d. None of the Above

23. The Internet uses the following suite of protocols


a. HTTP
b. SMTP
c. TCP/IP
d. None of the Above

24. The Internet of Things (IoT) technology allows


a. All types of devices to communicate
b. Sharing data and resources
c. only computers to communicate
d. None of the Above

25. The two major types of computer software are


a. System Software and Communications Software
b. System Software and Applications Software
c. Applications Software and Communications Software
d. None of the Above

26. System Software are


a. Programs to manage and control computer resource
b. Programs End-users use
c. Applications Software
d. None of the Above

27. Applications Software are


a. Programs to manage and control computer resource
b. Programs End-users use
c. Communications Software
d. None of the Above

28. The main components of System Software are


a. Development and programming software
b. Applications and Communications programs
c. Operating System and Utilities programs
d. None of the Above
29. Embedded Operating Systems are used by
a. Super Computers
b. Smart phones and tablets
c. Desktop and Laptop Computers
d. None of the Above

30. Standalone Operating Systems are used by


a. Computer Networks
b. Smart phones and tablets
c. Desktop and Laptop Computers
d. None of the Above

31. Antivirus Programs are


a. Utilities programs
b. Applications programs
c. Development programs
d. None of the Above

32. Windows and Linux are examples of


a. Utilities programs
b. an Operating System
c. Programming language
d. None of the Above

33. The pathway on a circuit board through which data moves is.
a. router
b. chipset
c. bus
d. motherboard

True/False Question

1. Computer games are a type of application software.


a. True
b. False

2. A mouse is a type of output device.


a. True
b. False
3. The information processing cycle consists of three phases: input, output,
and storage.
a. True
b. False

4. The pathway on a circuit board through which data moves is a Bus.


a. True
b. False

5. Wi-Fi is a synonym for Bluetooth.


a. True
b. False

6. The Internet is based on Ethernet protocol suite.


a. True
b. False

7. A Client/server network contains at least one server.


a. True
b. False

8. A desktop is a personal computer with input and output devices separate


from the system unit.
a. True
b. False

9. A Laptop is touchscreen computer with no separate keyboard and mouse


a. True
b. False

10. A Tablet is a portable PC that folds for transport, containing a built-in


keyboard and built-in display screen.
a. True
b. False

11. A Server is a computer dedicated to serving the network to which it is


connected.
a. True
b. False

12. A mainframe is a large, powerful, cabinet-sized computer designed to


process large amounts of input and output
a. True
b. False
13. A supercomputer is a powerful, room-sized computer for scientific
research
a. True
b. False

14. Embedded Operating Systems are used by Desktop and Laptop Computers
a. True
b. False

15. The router is the pathway on a circuit board through which data moves.
a. True
b. false
*Multiple Choice Questions:*

1. d. None of the Above


2. b. data
3. a. Input-Processing-Output
4. d. All the Above
5. b. mainframe
6. d. All the Above
7. b. Computing technology and Communications technology
8. c. Procedures
9. d. None of the Above
10. a. Arithmetic Logical Unit (ALU) and Control Unit (CU)
11. c. Arithmetic Logical Unit
12. a. Control Unit (CU)
13. b. Binary Number System
14. a. A CPU on only one electronic chip
15. c. Bits
16. a. 8 bits
17. b. Bit
18. b. Programs and data currently processed
19. c. Only programs currently executed
20. a. Files, data, and documents
21. a. Computer Network
22. b. A large Infrastructure of connected networks
23. c. TCP/IP
24. a. All types of devices to communicate
25. b. System Software and Applications Software
26. a. Programs to manage and control computer resource
27. b. Programs End-users use
28. c. Operating System and Utilities programs
29. b. Smart phones and tablets
30. c. Desktop and Laptop Computers
31. a. Utilities programs
32. b. an Operating System
33. c. bus

*True/False Questions:*

1. a. True
2. b. False
3. a. True
4. a. True
5. b. False
6. b. False
7. a. True
8. a. True
9. b. False
10. b. False
11. a. True
12. a. True
13. a. True
14. b. False
15. b. False

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