Information Systems Today Managing the Digital World, 8e Joseph – Test Bank

Information Systems Today, 8e (Valacich)

Chapter 11   Technology Briefing: Foundations of Information Systems Infrastructure

1) Which of the following is an input device used to enter information into computers?

1. A) speakers
2. B) track pads
3. C) printers
4. D) headphones
5. E) plotters

Answer:  B

AACSB:  Information technology

Difficulty:  Easy

Learning Obj.:  AP.1:  Discuss foundational information systems (IS) hardware concepts.

Classification:  Concept

2) Which of the following devices was developed primarily for the disabled for help with computer operating?

1. A) eye-tracking device
2. B) track pads
3. C) optical mouse
4. D) joystick
5. E) touch screen

Answer:  A

AACSB:  Information technology

Difficulty:  Easy

Learning Obj.:  AP.1:  Discuss foundational information systems (IS) hardware concepts.

Classification:  Concept

3) Entering a large number of separate forms or documents into a computer system and manipulating these data at a single time is referred to as ________.

1. A) inter-processor communication
2. B) batch processing
3. C) chain loading
4. D) context switching
5. E) process control block

Answer:  B

AACSB:  Information technology

Difficulty:  Easy

Learning Obj.:  AP.1:  Discuss foundational information systems (IS) hardware concepts.

Classification:  Concept

4) ________ is used by text recognition software to convert typed, printed, or handwritten text into the computer-based characters that form the original letters and words.

1. A) Natural language processing
2. B) Optical character recognition
3. C) Speech recognition
4. D) Autonomous automation
5. E) Computer vision software

Answer:  B

AACSB:  Information technology

Difficulty:  Easy

Learning Obj.:  AP.1:  Discuss foundational information systems (IS) hardware concepts.

Classification:  Concept

5) Which of the following types of specialized scanners is used to scan questionnaires and test answer forms where answer choices are indicated by filling in circles using pencils or pens?

1. A) optical mark recognition
2. B) biometric scanner
3. C) bar code reader
4. D) magnetic ink character recognition
5. E) optical character recognition

Answer:  A

AACSB:  Information technology

Difficulty:  Easy

Learning Obj.:  AP.1:  Discuss foundational information systems (IS) hardware concepts.

Classification:  Concept

6) Which of the following scanning technologies is used by the banking industry to read data, account numbers, bank codes, and check numbers on preprinted checks?

1. A) optical mark recognition
2. B) bar code reading
3. C) magnetic ink character recognition
4. D) biometric scanning
5. E) optical character recognition

Answer:  C

AACSB:  Information technology

Difficulty:  Easy

Learning Obj.:  AP.1:  Discuss foundational information systems (IS) hardware concepts.

Classification:  Concept

7) A(n) ________ scanner is used to scan human body characteristics for identification and security purposes.

1. A) biometric
2. B) optical
3. C) bar code
4. D) smart card
5. E) port

Answer:  A

AACSB:  Information technology

Difficulty:  Easy

Learning Obj.:  AP.1:  Discuss foundational information systems (IS) hardware concepts.

Classification:  Concept

8) Which of the following speech recognition-based technologies is used for telephone surveys, and to guide customers through the various menu options when calling a company’s customer service line?

1. A) bar code reader
2. B) smart card reader
3. C) biometric scanner
4. D) interactive voice response
5. E) computer-aided translation

Answer:  D

AACSB:  Information technology

Difficulty:  Easy

Learning Obj.:  AP.1:  Discuss foundational information systems (IS) hardware concepts.

Classification:  Concept

9) ________ are data streams transmitted using specific protocols that are available for immediate playback on the recipient’s computer.

1. A) Direct connect
2. B) Parallel data rendering
3. C) Streaming media
4. D) Stream ciphers
5. E) Digital data

Answer:  C

AACSB:  Information technology

Difficulty:  Easy

Learning Obj.:  AP.1:  Discuss foundational information systems (IS) hardware concepts.

Classification:  Concept

10) The ________ is called the computer’s brain, as it is responsible for performing all the operations of the computer.

1. A) random-access memory
2. B) output device
3. C) central processing unit
4. D) input device
5. E) read-only memory

Answer:  C

AACSB:  Information technology

Difficulty:  Easy

Learning Obj.:  AP.1:  Discuss foundational information systems (IS) hardware concepts.

Classification:  Concept