ISM 3011 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
Question 1
Local area networks (LANs) are used to _____.
integrate services, such as e-mail and file sharing
link computers that are geographically far apart
connect various WANs in metropolitan areas
provide communication services spanning several cities or states.
Correct Answer
integrate services, such as e-mail and file sharing
Question 2
The "integrity rules" component of a data model defines the boundaries of a
database, constraints, and access methods.
True
False
Correct Answer
True
Question 3
_____ is information about data- its content, quality, condition, origin, and other
characteristics.
Metadata
Big Data
Summary data
Raw data
Correct Answer
Metadata
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,Question 4
Which of the following best defines an operating system?
It is a set of programs for controlling and managing computer hardware and software.
It is a computer and all the software for managing network resources and offering
services to a network.
It is a collection of disk drives used for fault tolerance, typically in large network
systems.
It is the main circuit board containing connectors for attaching additional boards.
Correct Answer
It is a set of programs for controlling and managing computer hardware and
software.
Question 5
A(n) _____ is a device that connects a user to the internet
router
modem
cookie
applet
Correct Answer
modem
Question 6
The sequential access file structure method is effective when a large number of
records are processed less frequently, perhaps on a quarterly or yearly basis.
True
False
Correct Answer
True
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,Question 7
A network interface (NIC) operates at the open systems interconnection (OSI) model's
_____ layers
Presentation and Application
Session and Presentation
Network and Transport
Physical and Data Link
Correct Answer
Physical and Data Link
Question 8
A star topology uses a large number of cable to connect the nodes within a network
True
False
Correct Answer
True
Question 9
The increasing popularity of touchscreens on smartphones may result in more stress-
related injuries of the users' hand, arms, back and eyes.
True
False
Correct Answer
True
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, Question 10
Level 1 security protects the back-end systems to ensure confidentiality, accuracy, and
integrity of data.
True
False
Correct Answer
False
Question 11
A write once, read many (WORM) disc is a common type of _____.
magnetic storage
optical storage
random access memory (RAM)
read-only memory (ROM)
Correct Answer
optical storage
Question 12
Beginning in the 1940s, first-generation computers used _____.
transistors
vacuum tube technology
integrated circuits
laser technology
Correct Answer
vacuum tube technology
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CORRECT ANSWERS
Question 1
Local area networks (LANs) are used to _____.
integrate services, such as e-mail and file sharing
link computers that are geographically far apart
connect various WANs in metropolitan areas
provide communication services spanning several cities or states.
Correct Answer
integrate services, such as e-mail and file sharing
Question 2
The "integrity rules" component of a data model defines the boundaries of a
database, constraints, and access methods.
True
False
Correct Answer
True
Question 3
_____ is information about data- its content, quality, condition, origin, and other
characteristics.
Metadata
Big Data
Summary data
Raw data
Correct Answer
Metadata
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,Question 4
Which of the following best defines an operating system?
It is a set of programs for controlling and managing computer hardware and software.
It is a computer and all the software for managing network resources and offering
services to a network.
It is a collection of disk drives used for fault tolerance, typically in large network
systems.
It is the main circuit board containing connectors for attaching additional boards.
Correct Answer
It is a set of programs for controlling and managing computer hardware and
software.
Question 5
A(n) _____ is a device that connects a user to the internet
router
modem
cookie
applet
Correct Answer
modem
Question 6
The sequential access file structure method is effective when a large number of
records are processed less frequently, perhaps on a quarterly or yearly basis.
True
False
Correct Answer
True
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,Question 7
A network interface (NIC) operates at the open systems interconnection (OSI) model's
_____ layers
Presentation and Application
Session and Presentation
Network and Transport
Physical and Data Link
Correct Answer
Physical and Data Link
Question 8
A star topology uses a large number of cable to connect the nodes within a network
True
False
Correct Answer
True
Question 9
The increasing popularity of touchscreens on smartphones may result in more stress-
related injuries of the users' hand, arms, back and eyes.
True
False
Correct Answer
True
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, Question 10
Level 1 security protects the back-end systems to ensure confidentiality, accuracy, and
integrity of data.
True
False
Correct Answer
False
Question 11
A write once, read many (WORM) disc is a common type of _____.
magnetic storage
optical storage
random access memory (RAM)
read-only memory (ROM)
Correct Answer
optical storage
Question 12
Beginning in the 1940s, first-generation computers used _____.
transistors
vacuum tube technology
integrated circuits
laser technology
Correct Answer
vacuum tube technology
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