Information Systems First Question

information systems first question

2020-01

What are the four major categories that computing hardware devices can be categorized into based on the functions that they can perform?

  1. Input, Editing, Storage, Output
  2. Input, Output, Processing, Storage
  3. Editing, Copying, Pasting, Storage
  4. Entering, Editing, Pasting, Copying
  5. Entering, Saving, Processing, Output

Solution

The four major categories that computing hardware devices can be categorized into based on the functions that they can perform are Input, Output, Processing, and Storage.[1]

Therefore, the correct option is (b).

2021-01

Which of the following statements is/are CORRECT regarding computer hardware?

  1. They are used to perform input, process, storage and output activities.
  2. Very-low resolution display units are used to show extremely detailed graphical information.
  3. Smartphones cannot be considered computer hardware.
  4. Embedded cameras on laptop computers are output devices.
  5. A tablet's screen can be considered both as an input and output device.

Solution

  1. They are used to perform input, process, storage and output activities. ✅
    Correct. Computer hardware includes devices that handle input (keyboard, mouse), processing (CPU), storage (hard disk, SSD), and output (monitor, printer).
  2. Very-low resolution display units are used to show extremely detailed graphical information. ❌
    Incorrect. Low-resolution displays cannot show detailed information — high-resolution displays are used for that.
  3. Smartphones cannot be considered computer hardware. ❌
    Incorrect. Smartphones are computer hardware because they include CPU, memory, input/output devices, etc.
  4. Embedded cameras on laptop computers are output devices. ❌
    Incorrect. A camera is an input device (it captures images/videos).
  5. A tablet's screen can be considered both as an input and output device. ✅
    Correct. The screen outputs information (display) and also accepts input via touch.

2022-01

Which of the following is/are NOT (a) computer device(s)?

  1. Laptop
  2. Smartphone
  3. Speaker
  4. Desktop
  5. Tablet

Understanding Computer Devices:

A computer device is an electronic device that can process data, store information, and execute programs. Laptops, smartphones, desktops, and tablets all fit this definition as they contain processors, memory, and operating systems that allow them to perform various computing tasks.

Analyzing the Options:

  1. Laptop: A portable computer.
  2. Smartphone: A mobile computer with a touchscreen.
  3. Speaker: A peripheral device that outputs sound; it does not process data or run programs independently like a computer.
  4. Desktop: A stationary computer.
  5. Tablet: A mobile computer with a touchscreen.

Therefore, the speaker is the only option that is not a computer device.

Therefore, the correct option is (c).

2023-01

Which of the following is NOT a computing device?

  1. Laptop
  2. Tablet
  3. Mouse
  4. Desktop
  5. Smartphone

Solution

The question asks to identify which of the given options is NOT a "computing device"(a device that performs computing activities).

  1. Laptop: A laptop is a portable personal computer, which is a computing device.
  2. Tablet: A tablet is a mobile computing device with a touchscreen interface.
  3. Mouse: A mouse is an input device used to control a cursor on a computer screen; it is a peripheral (able to be attached to and used with a computer, though not an integral part of it) and not a computing device itself.
  4. Desktop: A desktop computer is a personal computer designed for use at a fixed location, making it a computing device.
  5. Smartphone: A smartphone is a mobile phone with advanced computing capabilities, making it a computing device.

Therefore, the correct answer is (c) Mouse.

2024-01

Which of the following is NOT a "computer hardware"?

  1. Mouse
  2. Disk Drive
  3. Operating System
  4. Solid State Drive (SSD)
  5. Random Access Memory (RAM)

Explanation

Computer hardware refers to the physical components of a computer system that you can touch and see. Let's examine each option:

  • (a) Mouse: A mouse is a physical input device used to control a pointer on a screen. It is a piece of hardware.
  • (b) Disk Drive: A disk drive (like a Hard Disk Drive or HDD) is a physical storage device that stores data. It is a piece of hardware.
  • (c) Operating System: An operating system (OS) is a collection of software that manages computer hardware and software resources and provides common services for computer programs. It is software, not hardware.
  • (d) Solid State Drive (SSD): An SSD is a physical storage device that stores data using solid-state memory. It is a piece of hardware. (Note: The image says "Solid State Driver," which is likely a typo and intended to be "Solid State Drive").
  • (e) Random Access Memory (RAM): RAM is a physical component that stores data temporarily for quick access by the CPU. It is a piece of hardware.

Therefore, the Operating System is the only option that is not computer hardware, as it is software.

References

  1. R. M. Stair and G. W. Reynolds, Principles of Information Systems, 12th ed., Boston, MA, USA: Cengage Learning, 2018, p. 11.

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