COSC 1301 Final Exam Review
questions with complete solutions
What was the contribution Charles Babbage made to the world of computing? - correct answer ✔✔He
designed the Analytical Engine from which the concept of the IPOS cycle was born
Hardcopy and Softcopy appear during which stage of processing? - correct answer ✔✔Output
Which of the following storage technologies would NOT be physically included on your computer? -
correct answer ✔✔Cloud
What is the role of the "EULA" ? - correct answer ✔✔EULA it is the acknowledgement of a user to abide
by software license terms
Four typical actions occur when software is installed. Which of the following is NOT one of them? -
correct answer ✔✔Your software license is approved by the vendor
Which of the following best describes a "network" license? - correct answer ✔✔The license that grants
multiple users to simultaneously access software from a network server
What determines the rules or guidelines for assigning data file names? - correct answer ✔✔The
operating system on your computer
The IPOS cycle is comprised of the four conceptual components involved in processing. The process
component includes the RAM & CPU. Which of the following identifies the correct role of either RAM or
the CPU? - correct answer ✔✔RAM stores data to be processed by the CPU
Virtual Memory involves swapping between which 2 devices? - correct answer ✔✔RAM and the Hard
Drive
, Which Interface requires that a user enter commands at a system prompt? - correct answer
✔✔Command Line
The lecture notes identified 5 computer classifications. Which of the following was NOT on the list? -
correct answer ✔✔Analytic Engine
When a computer is completely powered down, where does its software reside? - correct answer
✔✔The Hard Drive
Which of the following computer systems was NOT identified as MultiUser? - correct answer
✔✔Microcomputer
Which of the following was NOT identified as a "peripheral device"? - correct answer ✔✔The CPU
The concept of the "clone" was introduced in the lecture outlines. What system does it reference? -
correct answer ✔✔IBM PC
What is the role of a "compiler"? - correct answer ✔✔To convert source code into object code
Which of the following best describes a "site" license? - correct answer ✔✔The license that grans
permission to install software in multiple computers
Which category of virus is involved in extortion? - correct answer ✔✔Ransomware
Which 2 types of programs automatically load during the "boot" process? - correct answer ✔✔The
operating system and devices drivers
What is the term that identifies the illegal obtaining of software or not adhering to software license
terms? - correct answer ✔✔Software piracy
How many device drivers does a computer need? - correct answer ✔✔It varies from computer to
computer, it depends on how much hardware you have
questions with complete solutions
What was the contribution Charles Babbage made to the world of computing? - correct answer ✔✔He
designed the Analytical Engine from which the concept of the IPOS cycle was born
Hardcopy and Softcopy appear during which stage of processing? - correct answer ✔✔Output
Which of the following storage technologies would NOT be physically included on your computer? -
correct answer ✔✔Cloud
What is the role of the "EULA" ? - correct answer ✔✔EULA it is the acknowledgement of a user to abide
by software license terms
Four typical actions occur when software is installed. Which of the following is NOT one of them? -
correct answer ✔✔Your software license is approved by the vendor
Which of the following best describes a "network" license? - correct answer ✔✔The license that grants
multiple users to simultaneously access software from a network server
What determines the rules or guidelines for assigning data file names? - correct answer ✔✔The
operating system on your computer
The IPOS cycle is comprised of the four conceptual components involved in processing. The process
component includes the RAM & CPU. Which of the following identifies the correct role of either RAM or
the CPU? - correct answer ✔✔RAM stores data to be processed by the CPU
Virtual Memory involves swapping between which 2 devices? - correct answer ✔✔RAM and the Hard
Drive
, Which Interface requires that a user enter commands at a system prompt? - correct answer
✔✔Command Line
The lecture notes identified 5 computer classifications. Which of the following was NOT on the list? -
correct answer ✔✔Analytic Engine
When a computer is completely powered down, where does its software reside? - correct answer
✔✔The Hard Drive
Which of the following computer systems was NOT identified as MultiUser? - correct answer
✔✔Microcomputer
Which of the following was NOT identified as a "peripheral device"? - correct answer ✔✔The CPU
The concept of the "clone" was introduced in the lecture outlines. What system does it reference? -
correct answer ✔✔IBM PC
What is the role of a "compiler"? - correct answer ✔✔To convert source code into object code
Which of the following best describes a "site" license? - correct answer ✔✔The license that grans
permission to install software in multiple computers
Which category of virus is involved in extortion? - correct answer ✔✔Ransomware
Which 2 types of programs automatically load during the "boot" process? - correct answer ✔✔The
operating system and devices drivers
What is the term that identifies the illegal obtaining of software or not adhering to software license
terms? - correct answer ✔✔Software piracy
How many device drivers does a computer need? - correct answer ✔✔It varies from computer to
computer, it depends on how much hardware you have
