Fundamentals of Information Technology Practice Questions
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Fundamentals of Information Technology introduces students to the essential concepts, tools, and practices that underpin modern computing systems. The course covers the basics of computer hardware and software, operating systems, networks, and data management, while also exploring the principles of system security, ethical considerations, and emerging trends in IT. Students gain hands-on experience with productivity applications, internet technologies, and troubleshooting techniques, preparing them to effectively use, manage, and understand technology in both personal and professional contexts.
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Principles of Information Systems 1st Canadian Edition by Ralph Stair
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Chapter 1: Introduction to Information Systems
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Q1) User training is a key to getting the most from any information system.What department ensures that appropriate training is available?
A)Web administration
B)support
C)database administration
D)systems development
Answer: B
Q2) Which of the following connects computers and equipment in a building, around the country, or around the world to enable electronic communications?
A)telecommunication
B)telecommuting
C)a network
D)a database
Answer: C
Q3) A virtual reality system is an example of one of the most common types of information systems.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
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Chapter 2: The Personal and Social Impact of Computers
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Q1) Which of the following is TRUE about e-mails?
A)E-mails that have been erased by the user cannot be retrieved.
B)E-mails are secure.
C)E-mails are protected and can never be used for discovery.
D)E-mails can be monitored by employers.
Answer: D
Q2) In Canada, PIPEDA requires individual's consent to collect personal information and it can then be used for any purpose.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q3) Ian was recently laid off from the company and, with the help of his cousin who works for the competitor; he got into the company's file system and installed a virus.What term is used to refer to Ian in relation to the computer crime he committed?
A)a disgruntled employee
B)an insider
C)a professional hacker
D)a script bunny
Answer: B
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Chapter 3: Hardware: Input, Processing, and Output Devices
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Q1) The ____________________ tape is used primarily to back up disk drives and store critical data for recovery in case of disaster.
Answer: magnetic
Q2) What term is used to measure machine cycle time?
A)MIPS
B)Mhz
C)Microcode
D)Clock speed
Answer: A
Q3) Explain the primary difference between RAM and ROM memory chips.
Answer: RAM memory is temporary and volatile-they lose their content if the current is turned off or disrupted.ROM memory chips are non-volatile; their content is not lost if power is removed.
Q4) Hardware objectives are superior to, but supportive of, the information system and the current and future needs of the organization.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
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Chapter 4: Software: Systems and Application Software
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Q1) Newer Apple computers use Intel chips.
A)True
B)False
Q2) The early PC operating systems of the 1980s had a(n) ____________________ interface that was difficult to learn and use.
Q3) What are some of the disadvantages of using proprietary software?
Q4) What programming languages are used to create artificial intelligence or expert system applications?
A)assembly languages
B)fifth-generation languages
C)visual programming languages
D)object-oriented programming languages
Q5) Olivia has been asked to create a budget for her manager that would provide several scenarios based on different inflation rates.What type of productivity software will be most appropriate?
A)word processing
B)spreadsheet analysis
C)database applications
D)presentation graphics
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Chapter 5: Database Systems, Data Centres, and Business Intelligence
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Q1) The senior executives of a multinational company just received the quarterly financial report of their company broken down by country; each country was broken down further by region.The data collected was aggregated and presented in an efficient manner.What type of tool was used to generate this report?
A)data mining
B)online analytical processing
C)object-oriented data analysis
D)virtual analytical methods
Q2) ____________________ involves combining two or more tables in a relational database.
Q3) A database need not reflect the business processes of the organization.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Database management systems cost in excess of $1,000.
A)True
B)False
Q5) A collection of related records is called a(n) ____________________.
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Q6) The reputation and financial stability of the database ____________________ is important in selecting the proper DBMS.
Chapter 6: Telecommunications and Networks
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Q1) A networking protocol is a set of rules, algorithms, messages, and other mechanisms that enables software and hardware in networked devices to communicate effectively.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Picocells deliver high-speed Internet access to homes and small businesses over existing phone lines.
A)True
B)False
Q3) The ITU and the IEEE are two telecommunications standards-setting organizations in the U.S.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Sending an e-mail message is an example of asynchronous communications.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Describe how GPS positioning works.
Q6) Define encryption and briefly explain how it works.
Q7) A(n) ____________________ is a satellite ground station with a dish antenna measuring less than three metres in diameter.
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Chapter 7: The Internet, Web, Intranets, and Extranets
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Q1) The ARPANET was eventually broken into two networks: MILNET and a new, smaller ARPANET.The newer ARPANET remained connected using which of the following?
A)TCP protocol
B)Internet
C)DARPANET
D)IP protocol
Q2) A(n) ____________________ is a Web page that combines useful information and links and acts as an entry point to the Web.
Q3) Web ____________________, such as Adobe Flash and Real Player, provide additional features to standard websites.
Q4) Discuss how rich Internet applications help improve collaboration.
Q5) The .NET Web services platform from Sun Microsystems includes a rich library of programming code to help build XML Web applications.
A)True
B)False
Q6) Extensible Markup Language is the ____________________ language designed to transport and store data on the Web.
Q7) Discuss how businesses are using Twitter to find value.
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Chapter 8: Electronic and Mobile Commerce
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Q1) When paying by cell phone, the payments can be linked to your bank account or added to your _____.
Q2) What is the term for using any of several technologies to enforce policies for controlling access to digital media?
A)copyright protection
B)patent protection
C)digital rights management
D)intellectual property protection
Q3) What subset of e-commerce involves electronic transactions between consumers and a third party to facilitate the process?
A)B2B
B)B2C
C)C2C
D)G2C
Q4) Identify and briefly discuss the key technology infrastructure components required to support e-commerce.
Q5) Most credit cards have a preset __________ based on the user's credit history.
Q6) _____ is the direct sale of products or services to consumers through electronic storefronts.
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Chapter 9: Enterprise Systems
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Q1) What functional unit is likely to benefit from use of a customer relationship management system?
A)market research
B)product development
C)quality control
D)call centre
Q2) For an organization implementing an ERP system, there is a major amount of effort required to load existing data from various sources into the new ERP database.
A)True
B)False
Q3) What is the name for a document that is sent by the supplier and matched to the original order, and, subsequently, a cheque is generated if all data is complete and consistent?
A)a quote
B)an invoice
C)a pick list
D)a requisition
Q4) Many SMEs elect to implement ____________________ ERP systems from vendors such as Apache, Compiere, and OpenBravo.
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Chapter 10: Information and Decision Support Systems
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Q1) A manufacturing or architectural firm uses ____________________ software to develop a digital blueprint of its products prior to building them.
Q2) Muco works for a retail company and every morning he prepares a report that summarizes how well the company did the previous day in terms of sales by reviewing the inventory.What is the name for this report?
A)a status report
B)a schedule report
C)a key-indicator report
D)an on-demand report
Q3) ____________________ decisions are made using a rule, procedure, or quantitative method.
Q4) An MIS provides managers with ____________________ that supports effective decision making and provides feedback on daily operations.
Q5) ____________________ is an approach that maintains inventory at the lowest levels without sacrificing the availability of finished products.
Q6) ____________________ decisions deal with unusual or exceptional situations.
Q7) Define the term "DSS" and briefly describe the basic capabilities of a DSS.
Q8) Explain the difference between an optimization model and a satisficing model.
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Chapter 11: Knowledge Management and Specialized Information Systems
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Q1) One limitation of virtual reality systems is that they enable just one user at a time to move and react in a computer simulated environment.
A)True
B)False
Q2) ____________________ systems immerse a user in a real world that is captured by video cameras at a distant location and allow for remote manipulation of real objects by robot arms and manipulators.
Q3) Which of the following were early programming languages developed for, and used in, artificial intelligence applications?
A)FORTRAN and Pascal
B)LISP and PROLOG
C)Pascal and PROLOG
D)LISP and FORTRAN
Q4) Who has the expertise or knowledge that an expert tries to capture?
A)a knowledge engineer
B)a knowledge user
C)a domain expert
D)a system developer
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Q5) Discuss some of the factors that go into designing a multimedia application.
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Chapter 12: Systems Development: Investigation and Analysis
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Q1) ____________________ allows an information system to handle business growth and increased business volume.
Q2) What is likely to affect the quality of the systems development effort?
A)the degree of change associated with the project
B)whether the project is a request by the CIO or the stakeholders
C)the ability to manage the environmental factors associated with the project
D)the stability of the resources assigned to the project, including the project manager
Q3) Why are more organizations outsourcing system development?
A)to reduce the cost of training
B)to share the state-of-the-art technology
C)to increase technological flexibility
D)to seek new partnerships abroad
Q4) Sheik is having a kick-off meeting for a major project and has invited his managers and the members of his team.Which two groups of people did Sheik forget to invite?
A)the users and administrative staff
B)the stakeholders and finance staff
C)the users and stakeholders
D)the administrative and finance staff
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Chapter 13: Systems Development: Design, Implementation,
Maintenance, and Review
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Q1) When users want to know more about a program or feature or what type of response is expected, they can activate the ____________________ of the system.
Q2) ____________________ allows businesses to subscribe to Web-delivered application software by paying a monthly service charge or a per-use fee.
Q3) ____________________ is the process of readying managers, decision makers, employees, other users, and stakeholders for the new system
Q4) Developing new systems in an environmentally sensitive way is becoming a less and less important consideration.
A)True
B)False
Q5) The logical design phase refers to how the tasks are accomplished, including how the components work together and what each component does.
A)True
B)False
Q6) Briefly explain the difference between integration testing and acceptance testing.
Q7) When start-up is finished, the system is ____________________.
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