Boost Your Grades with the [Information Systems Essentials,Haag,3e] Test Bank

Appendix
A
Computer
Hardware and
Software



Multiple Choice Questions



1. What type of computer tool enters information and commands into the computer?
A. Output device
B. Input device
C. Storage device
D. Telecommunications device




AACSB: Use of Information Technology
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: 5
Taxonomy: Knowledge and Understanding




2. What type of computer tool allows you to see, hear, or otherwise recognize the results of
your information-processing requests?
A. Output device
B. Input device
C. Storage device
D. Telecommunications device




AACSB: Use of Information Technology
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: 5
Taxonomy: Knowledge and Understanding

,3. What type of computer tool allows you use to store information for use at a later time?
A. Input device
B. Output device
C. Storage device
D. Telecommunications device




AACSB: Use of Information Technology
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: 5
Taxonomy: Knowledge and Understanding

,4. What type of computer tool allows you to send information to and receive it from another
person or location?
A. Input device
B. Output device
C. Storage device
D. Telecommunications device




AACSB: Use of Information Technology
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: 5
Taxonomy: Knowledge and Understanding




5. What computer device, such as a USB port, allows you to connect to and from a printer?
A. Input device
B. Output device
C. Storage device
D. Connecting




AACSB: Use of Information Technology
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: 5
Taxonomy: Knowledge and Understanding




6. Which type of software enables you to solve specific problems or perform specific tasks?
A. System software
B. Operating system software
C. Utility software
D. Application software




AACSB: Use of Information Technology
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: 4
Taxonomy: Knowledge and Understanding

, 7. Which type of software handles tasks specific to technology management and coordinates
the interaction of all technology devices?
A. System software
B. Task management software
C. Hardware management software
D. Application software




AACSB: Use of Information Technology
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: 4
Taxonomy: Knowledge and Understanding




8. Which type of software controls your application software and manages how your
hardware devices work together?
A. System software
B. Operating system software
C. Utility software
D. Application software




AACSB: Use of Information Technology
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: 4
Taxonomy: Knowledge and Understanding




9. Which type of software provides additional functionality to your operating system
including checking for viruses?
A. Task management software
B. Operating system software
C. Application software
D. Utility software




AACSB: Use of Information Technology
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: 4
Taxonomy: Knowledge and Understanding