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WorksheetsUnit 1: Intro to Information Systems
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 16mins
How much do you already know about information systems?
I have no idea what that is.
I know a little about it because I use technology daily.
I would say that I know more about technology & systems than the average person.
I could write a book about information systems.
Select all the components of an information system. (Hint: you should be selecting more than one item here. You will only receive full points if you select all the correct ones).
hardware
people
processes
applications
Which hardware component does NOT contribute to the speed of your computer?
CPU
RAM
Monitor
Hard Disk
Which hardware would be known as the "brains" of the computer?
Monitor
CPU
VGA card
RAM
(a) 's Law states that the price for the same computing power will be cut in half every two years.
A solid-state drive uses ______ to save information.
flash memory
spinning disk
cloud storage
RAM
(a) could be compared to the brain's short term memory, where information you are currently using is held for easy access.
Select all the application software listed below (HInt: There will be more than 1 answer).
chromebook
Microsoft Word
Firefox Browser
ipad
An organization might use a (a) system to keep track of its employees, customers, students, etc.
My computer crashed but I didn't lose my paper because it was saved on my Google Drive. This is an example of the benefit of:
software
hardware
cloud computing
centralized database
What option could reduce the need for more physical servers in one location?
More RAM for each computer
Cloud storage of all files
a CRM
Virtualization
A (a) system has the ability to bring an organization all under one system by having a central database.
(a) software can be copied, edited, and added to for free.
Which of the following are products of open-source code? (hint: there is more than one answer- select all that apply).
Apache server
Linux operating system
Microsoft Office Suite
Firefox Browser
The 10/20/30 rule for powerpoints was designed to limit dependence on the tool during presentations. Following this, one should have:
No more than 20 slides.
Font no larger than 24 font.
No more than 10 slides
No more than 30 minutes worth of talking
(a) software works with the hardware to make other applications run appropriately on the device.
___ provides most of the electrical connections between different hardware units of the computer.
CPU
motherboard
RAM
hard disk
___ could be compared to a person's long term memory, which information is stored even when it isn't currently being used. (hint: there is more than one answer- select all that apply)
motherboard
solid-state drive
RAM
hard disk
Which of the following are input devices? (hint: there is more than one answer, select all that apply).
speakers
keyboard
mouse
microphone
Which of the following are output devices? (hint: there is more than one answer, select all that apply).
speakers
monitors
webcams
keyboards
____ products are known for containing software and programming that does not align to other devices, making them more expensive and specialised.
Microsoft
Android
Apple
