CH 15 Computer Technology Quiz

What is one of the key benefits of high-speed networks for businesses mentioned in the text?

• They reduce the cost of hardware.

• They allow businesses to coordinate internal functions.

• They increase the physical size of businesses.

• They eliminate the need for software.

According to the text, what has become more powerful, more flexible, and easier to use?

• Hardware

• Internet

• Software

• Networks

What does hardware refer to in a computer system?

• Programs that provide instructions to a computer

• The physical tools and equipment used to collect, input, store, organize, and process data

• Software that helps a user perform a desired task

• The operating system of a computer

Which of the following is an example of system software?

• Word processing software

• Spreadsheet software

• Antivirus software

• Operating system software

What is the primary function of application software?

• To control the overall operation of the computer

• To perform a desired task for the user

• To manage the file system and reading programs

• To provide instructions to a computer

Which of the following is NOT a task performed by operating system software?

• Running programs

• Opening, saving, or deleting files

• Copying a file to another directory

• Creating a spreadsheet

What is an example of a vertical application software?

• Word processing software

• Spreadsheet software

• Personal information management software

• Dealertrack's vertical application software for automobile dealers

What is the primary function of a broadband internet connection?

• To provide access to social networks

• To transmit large amounts of data very quickly

• To support video streaming services

• To connect smartphones to the internet

What is the primary reason firms use private networks?

• To increase their internet speed

• To strengthen their relationships with important stakeholders

• To reduce their operational costs

• To provide free Wi-Fi to employees

What is the world's largest computer network referred to as?

• The World Wide Web

• The Internet

• Broadband Internet

• Hypertext Markup Language