INTRODUCTION TO IT EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

What does the acronym IPOS stand for? Input, process, output, storage. (IPOS) represent the different tasks of computers. Which of the following is/are true of the IPOS cycle Once words, numbers or images are entered, a computer processes the data into useable information that can then be accessed to answer questions or meet specific needs. Correct. This is a description of how a computer uses the IPOS cycle. Which of the following include only elements of a computer system? Select all that apply CPU, users, keyboard, and memory Monitor, print drivers, operating system, and mouse Which of the following is an accurate definition of a computer system? A computer system is a collection of hardware and software components that work together to meet the needs of the user. Which of the following is an accurate statement about the software in a computer system? Select all that apply. A computer system needs software to be able to communicate with users as well as other computers. Software must be part of the computer system in order for the system to be useful. The software in a computer system may be shared if the system is a part of a network. Correct. All three of these are accurate statements about the software in a computer system. Which of the following would NOT be considered hardware? Correct. A word processor is a software program to enter data and is not part of a computer's hardware. Teachers in the Lincoln County School District are complaining about the speed of the Internet in their classrooms. Marcus, the IT Coordinator, has a limited amount of money to spend to address the issue. Select the option below that uses hardware or software to help solve the problem. Marcus determines the school's routers that transmit information from the Internet across the district are slow and outdated, so he will use the money to replace them. Select the statement that best describes the difference between software and hardware. Computer software is developed by writing a program using programming language whereas computer hardware is the physical components such as memory modules and disk drives.