专业英语考试题(太原理工).doc

1. Which of the following is not a required part of an information system? A. PeopleB. ProceduresC. InternetD. Data 2. The physical equipment that processes data in order to create information is called the A. typologyB. compilerC. hardwareD. software 3. The word software is interchangeable with the word A. procedureB. applicationC. programD. computer 4. What are the two major software types? A. System analysis software and data warehousing softwareB. Operating system software and utilities softwareC. System software and application softwareD. Database management software and application software 5. Which of the following is a collection of programs rather than a single program? A. ProceduresB. System softwareC. HardwareD. Application software 6. Background software that allows the computers to work is called A. shareware.B. application software.C. desktop.D. system software. 7. Identify the program that coordinates computer resources, provides an interface between users and the computer, and runs applications. A. Systems softwareB. Operating systemC. Application softwareD. Device driver 8. Disk Defragmenter eliminates unnecessary file fragments and rearranges files and unused disk space to optimize computer operations. This is an example of which type of program? A. System softwareB. Operating systemC. Application softwareD. Utilities 9. System software includes all of the following except A. operating systems.B. device drivers.C. utilities.D. browser. 10. Which of the following is most likely to be used to monitor manufacturing processes and assembly-line operations? A. MinicomputersB. Mainframe computersC. SupercomputersD. Microcomputers 11. Desktop, media center, notebook, netbook, tablet PC, and handheld computers are classified as A. mainframe computers.B. supercomputers.C. minicomputers.D. microcomputers. 12. The most widely used handheld computers are A. laptop computers.B. PDAs and smartphones.C. notebooks and netbooks.D. tablet PCs. 13. A specific type of notebook computer that accepts handwriting is called a A. laptop computerB. netbookC. subnotebookD. tablet PC 14. This computer component holds data that is currently being processed. A. RAMB. ROMC. BusD. Ports 15. Which of the following will not retain data after the computer is turned off? A. DVDB. RAMC. ROMD. Hard drive 16. Identify the four basic categories of hardware in a microcomputer system. A. Hard disk, input/output, secondary storage, and display devices.B. System unit, input/output, secondary storage, and primary storage.C. System unit, input/output, secondary storage, and communication.D. System unit, modem, RAM, and microprocessor. 17. The most common output devices are A. monitors and printers.B. DVD drives and monitors.C. speakers and printers.D. printers and DVD drives. 18. Which one of the following is not considered a form of secondary storage? A. Solid-state storageB. Optical diskC. RAMD. Hard disk 19. Flash memory cards are a type of what kind of secondary storage? A. Optical disksB. Hard drivesC. High-definition disksD. Solid-state storage 20. The most widely used communication device is A. a personal computer.B. the Internet.C. a telephone line.D. a modem. 21. Which of the following is not an example of a document file? A. SpreadsheetB. MemoC. LetterD. Term paper 22. A financial budget would typically be what type of data file? A. A databaseB. A worksheetC. A presentationD. A document 23. Employee records, including names, social security numbers, and related information, would typically be what type of data files? A. Document filesB. Presentation filesC. Database filesD. Worksheet files 24. The capability of your microcomputer to share information with other computers is referred to as A. the wireless revolution.B. system memory.C. computer competency.D. connectivity. 25. The Internet is the largest _ in the world. A. networkB. system unitC. database programD. operating system True / False Questions 26. The five parts of an information system are: people, procedures, software, hardware, and data. True False 27. The purpose of software is to convert data into information. True False 28. Software is another name for a program or programs. True False 29. To be a competent computer user, you must understand the essentials of information technology (IT). True False 30. Application software is background software which helps the computer manage its own internal resources. True False 31. System software is a collection of programs. True False 32. Disk Defragmenter is a Windows utility that is commonly used to format secondary devices. True False 33. System software might be described as end user software. True False 34. A browser is an example of a specialized application. True False 35. Another name for a minicomputer is midrange computer. True False 36. Insurance companies are most likely to use midrange computers to process information about millions of policyholders. True False 37. Media centers combine the functionality of a desktop computer with an entertainment center. True False 38. Two important components of the system unit are the microprocessor and the hard disk. True False 39. A system unit consists of the keyboard and the monitor. True False 40. RAM will retain data when the computer is turned off. True False 41. The most common input devices are the mouse and the keyboard. True False 42. Secondary storage will retain data when the computer is turned off. True False 43. Solid-state storage uses rigid metallic platters to store data using the magnetic charges of the disks surface. True False 44. The four common types of files are document files, worksheet files, database files, and presentation files. True False 45. Highly structured and organized data is stored in database files. True False Fill in the Blank Questions 46. Computer _ refers to acquiring computer-related skills. _ 47. The rules to follow when using software, hardware, and data are called _. _ 48. _ is the equipment that processes data to create information. _ 49. Raw, unprocessed facts, including text, numbers, images, and sounds, are called _. _ 50. _ is a collection of programs that helps the computer manage its own resources and enables application software to interact with computer hardware. _ 51. _ are specialized programs designed to allow particular input or output devices to communicate with the rest of the computer system. _ 52. Application software can be categorized as either basic applications or _ applications. _ 53. The basic application used to navigate, explore, and find information on the Internet is called a _. _ 54. _ computers are not nearly as powerful as supercomputers, but are capable of great processing speeds and data storage. _ 55. The six types of microcomputers are: _ computers, media centers, notebooks, netbooks, tablet PCs, and handheld computers. _ 56. _ computers are the smallest type of microcomputer and are designed to fit into the palm of one hand. _ 57. The _ is the container that houses most of the electronic components of a computer system. _ 58. _storage devices do not lose data or programs after the electrical power is turned off. _ 59. _are rigid metallic platters used to store programs and very large data files. _ 60. _ are secondary storage devices that have the greatest capacity. _ 61. A _ file might contain audience handouts and speaker notes in addition to electronic slides. _ 62. Increased use of mobile devices has been termed the _ revolution. _ 63. A _ is a communications system connecting two or more computers. _ 64. The _provides a multimedia interface to the numerous resources available on the Internet. _ 65. The largest network in the world is the _. _ Essay Questions 66. Describe all the parts of an information system. 67. Where would it be most relevant to use the term data and the term information? Give an example of each. 68. What is an operating system? Give two examples. 69. What is application software? Describe the two categories of the application software. 70. What are the differences between a supercomputer and a mainframe computer? 71. Describe the differences between minicomputers and microcomputers. 72. Describe the different types of microcomputers with relevant examples. 73. Explain what a system unit is. 74. What is secondary storage? What is the difference between hard disks and solid-state storage? 75. Describe the four types of files. Multiple Choice Questions 1. (p. 4) Which of the following is not a required part of an information system? A. PeopleB. ProceduresC. InternetD. DataAn information system has five parts: people, procedures, software, hardware, and data. Difficulty: Easy 2. (p. 6) The physical equipment that processes data in order to create information is called the A. typologyB. compilerC. hardwareD. softwareThe equipment that processes the data to create information is called hardware. Difficulty: Easy 3. (p. 8) The word software is interchangeable with the word A. procedureB. applicationC. programD. computerThe words software and programs are interchangeable. Difficulty: Easy 4. (p. 8) What are the two major software types? A. System analysis software and data warehousing softwareB. Operating system software and utilities softwareC. System software and application softwareD. Database management software and application softwareThere are two major kinds of software: system software and application software. Difficulty: Easy 5. (p. 9) Which of the following is a collection of programs rather than a single program? A. ProceduresB. System softwareC. HardwareD. Application softwareSystem software is not a single program. Rather it is a collection of programs, including operating systems, utilities, and device drivers. Difficulty: Easy 6. (p. 9) Background software that allows the computers to work is called A. shareware.B. application software.C. desktop.D. system software.System software is background software that helps the computer manage its own internal resources. Difficulty: Medium 7. (p. 9) Identify the program that coordinates computer resources, provides an interface between users and the computer, and runs applications. A. Systems softwareB. Operating systemC. Application softwareD. Device driverOperating systems are programs that coordinate computer resources, provide an interface between users and the computer, and run applications. Difficulty: Easy 8. (p. 9) Disk Defragmenter eliminates unnecessary file fragments and rearranges files and unused disk space to optimize computer operations. This is an example of which type of program? A. System softwareB. Operating systemC. Application softwareD. UtilitiesUtilities perform specific tasks related to managing computer resources. Difficulty: Hard 9. (p. 9) System software includes all of the following except A. operating systems.B. device drivers.C. utilities.D. browser.A browser is used to navigate, explore, and find information on the Internet. It is an example of application software, not system software. Difficulty: Medium 10. (p. 11) Which of the following is most likely to be used to monitor manufacturing processes and assembly-line operations? A. MinicomputersB. Mainframe computersC. SupercomputersD. MicrocomputersMinicomputers are refrigerator-sized machines often used in medium-sized companies or departments of large companies for specific purposes, such as monitoring manufacturing processes and assembly-line operations. Difficulty: Medium 11. (p. 11) Desktop, media center, notebook, netbook, tablet PC, and handheld computers are classified as A. mainframe computers.B. supercomputers.C. minicomputers.D. microcomputers.These computers are classified as microcomputers. Difficulty: Easy 12. (p. 11) The most widely used handheld computers are A. laptop computers.B. PDAs and smartphones.C. notebooks and netbooks.D. tablet PCs.PDAs (Personal Digital Assistants) and smartphones are the most widely used handheld computers. Difficulty: Easy 13. (p. 11) A specific type of notebook computer that accepts handwriting is called a A. laptop computerB. netbookC. subnotebookD. tablet PCA tablet PC is a type of notebook that accepts handwriting, converting the input to standard text that can be used by programs such as word processors. Difficulty: Easy 14. (p. 12) This computer component holds data that is currently being processed. A. RAMB. ROMC. BusD. PortsRAM holds the program and data that is currently being processed. Difficulty: Medium 15. (p. 12) Which of the following will not retain data after the computer is turned off? A. DVDB. RAMC. ROMD. Hard driveRAM is referred to as temporary storage because its contents will typically be lost if the electrical power to the computer is disrupted. Difficulty: Easy 16. (p. 12) Identify the four basic categories of hardware in a microcomputer system. A. Hard disk, input/output, secondary storage, and display devices.B. System unit, input/output, secondary storage, and primary storage.C. System unit, input/output, secondary storage, and communication.D. System unit, modem, RAM, and microprocessor.Hardware for a microcomputer system consists of a variety of different devices. This physical equipment falls into four basic categories: system unit, input/output, secondary storage, and communication. Difficulty: Medium 17. (p. 12) The most common output devices are A. monitors and printers.B. DVD drives and monitors.C. speakers and printers.D. printers and DVD drives.Monitors and printers are the most common output devices. Difficulty: Easy 18. (p. 12) Which one of the following is not considered a form of secondary storage? A. Solid-state storageB. Optical diskC. RAMD. Hard diskThe most important kinds of secondary media are hard disks, solid-state storage, and optical disks. RAM is primary, not secondary, storage. Difficulty: Easy 19. (p. 13) Flash memory cards are a type of what kind of secondary storage? A. Optical disksB. Hard drivesC. High-definition disksD. Solid-state storageThe three types of solid-state storage are solid-state drives, flash memory cards, and USB drives. Difficulty: Medium 20. (p. 14) The most widely used communication device is A. a personal computer.B. the Internet.C. a telephone line.D. a modem.A modem is the most widely used communication device. A modem modifies telephone communications into a form that can be processed by a computer. Difficulty: Medium 21. (p. 15) Which of the following is not an example of a document file? A. SpreadsheetB. MemoC. LetterD. Term paperSpreadsheets are classified as worksheet files. Difficulty: Easy 22. (p. 15) A financial budget would typically be what type of data file? A. A databaseB. A worksheetC. A presentationD. A documentWorksheets are used to analyze things like budgets and to predict sales. Difficulty: Hard 23. (p. 15) Employee records, including names, social security numbers, and related information, would typically be what type of data files? A. Document filesB. Presentation filesC. Database filesD. Worksheet filesDatabase files contain highly structured and organized data storing records of related information. Difficulty: Medium 24. (p. 15) The capability of your microcomputer to share information with other computers is referred to as A. the wireless revolution.B. system memory.C. computer competency.D. connectivity.Connectivity is the capability of your microcomputer to share information with other computers. Difficulty: Medium 25. (p. 16) The Internet is the largest _ in the world. A. networkB. system unitC. database programD. operating systemThe largest network in the world is the Internet. It is like a giant highway that connects you to millions of other people and organizations located throughout the world. Difficulty: Medium True / False Questions 26. (p. 5) The five parts of an information system are: