PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
FULL SOLUTION.
Cloud Computing. Answer: The "cloud" refers to applications,
services, and data storage located on the Internet. Cloud service
providers rely on giant server farms and massive storage devices that are
connected via the Internet. Cloud computing allows users to access
software and data storage services on the Internet
Virtualization. Answer: The process of using software to simulate a
computer or some other device.
Why do organizations implement virtual machines?. Answer:
Organizations implement virtual machines in an effort to reduce the
number of physical servers needed to provide the necessary services to
users. This reduction in the number of physical servers also reduces the
demand for electricity to run and cool the physical servers.
What languages are used to develop web pages?. Answer: HTML
and JavaScript
, Closed source. Answer: The source code is not made available to
others. Business model of restrictive software licensing which required
payment for software, a model that is still dominant today
Computer hardware. Answer: The physical components of
information technology—the equipment that you can physically touch,
including computers, storage devices, networking equipment, and other
peripherals.
Examples of Operating Systems. Answer: Windows, Mac OS X, and
Linux
Examples of Applications. Answer: Microsoft Office, Oracle, EA
Sports/Madden NFL
Graphical user interface (UI). Answer: Items like scroll bars and
menus, which are displayed on the hardware of the computer display
Firmware. Answer: Control programs stored on chips
Embedded systems. Answer: Special-purpose computer systems
designed to perform one or a few dedicated functions, and are frequently
built into conventional products like cars, air conditioners, and elevators.
, The software programs that make up embedded systems are often stored
as firmware too.
Desktop software. Answer: Typically designed for a single user.
Applications installed on a personal computer—your browser, your
Office suite (e.g., word processor, spreadsheet, presentation software),
photo editors, and computer games are all desktop software.
Enterprise software. Answer: Applications that address the needs of
multiple, simultaneous users in an organization or work group. Most
companies run various forms of enterprise software programs to keep
track of their inventory, record sales, manage payments to suppliers, cut
employee paychecks, and handle other functions.
An ERP system with multiple modules installed can touch which
functions of a business?. Answer: Sales, Inventory, Manufacturing,
Human Resources, Purchasing, Order Tracking, Decision Support
Supply chain management (SCM) systems. Answer: Help a firm
manage aspects of its value chain, from the flow of raw materials into
the firm through delivery of finished products and services at the point-
of-consumption
Business intelligence (BI) systems. Answer: Use data created by
other systems to provide reporting and analysis for organizational
decision making