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Which one of the following statements would best apply to a microcomputer? |
| | A) | They are exclusively single user systems. |
| | B) | They must be portable. |
| | C) | They are not used as professional workstations. |
| | D) | They can include a size classification called "laptop." |
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Which of the following statements is false concerning workstation computers? |
| | A) | Support applications with heavy mathematical computing and graphics display demands. |
| | B) | More powerful than a mini computer and used primarily for word processing and e-mail. |
| | C) | Are also called midrange computers. |
| | D) | Would be a good choice for someone doing computer aided design. |
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Which of the following is NOT a key concern for corporate PC buyers? |
| | A) | Operating system ready. |
| | B) | Solid performance. |
| | C) | Reasonable price. |
| | D) | Providing every employee with the most up-to-date system available on the market. |
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Which of the following is a true statement concerning mainframe computers? |
| | A) | Are synonymous with super computers. |
| | B) | Are an excellent choice for running local area networks of 10 computers or less. |
| | C) | Are small in size, with a main processor that is very fast. |
| | D) | Continue to handle information processing needs of companies with high transaction processing volumes. |
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Which one of the following statements would best describe a personal digital assistant? |
| | A) | Support applications with heavy mathematical computing and graphic display demands such as computer-aided design. |
| | B) | Used to coordinate telecommunications and resource sharing in small local area networks and Internet and intranet web sites. |
| | C) | Designed for convenient mobile communications and computing using touch screens. |
| | D) | All of the choices are correct. |
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A computer is a system of hardware devices organized according to which of the following functions? |
| | A) | Input, output, and storage. |
| | B) | Input, processing, output, and control. |
| | C) | Input, processing, output, storage, and control. |
| | D) | Input, output, storage, and control. |
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Computer processing speeds are commonly measured today in: |
| | A) | Milliseconds. |
| | B) | Microseconds. |
| | C) | Nanoseconds. |
| | D) | None of the choices are correct. |
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Which of the following is true concerning peripherals? |
| | A) | Smaller capacity is better. |
| | B) | Inkjet printers are better suited for high volume business uses than are laser printers. |
| | C) | CD & DVD drives are a necessity for software installation. |
| | D) | Backup systems are no longer essential. |
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Input technology includes: |
| | A) | Smart cards and digital cameras. |
| | B) | Speech recognition systems and scanners. |
| | C) | Touch pads and touch screens. |
| | D) | All of the choices are correct. |
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Today's optical disk choices include all but which of the following: |
| | A) | CD ROM. |
| | B) | CD Recordable. |
| | C) | DVD (digital video disk). |
| | D) | All of the choices are optical disks. |
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