济南大学计算机专业英语第一章答案

Homework of Chapter One

1. Chapter 1 Multiple Choice

Select the best answer for each question below. When you are finished, check your answers by clicking the 'Check Answers' button at the bottom of the page.

1. People, procedures, software, hardware, and data are the five parts of a(n)

competency system

computer system

information system✔

software system

2. Procedures are typically documented in manuals written by

computer specialists✔

end users

Microsoft

service providers

3. Which of the following is an example of connectivity

data

hard disk

Internet✔

power cord

4. Windows 7 is an example of a(n)

application software

browser

operating system✔

shareware

5. The most powerful type of computer.

mainframe computers

microcomputers

minicomputers

supercomputers✔

6. The system component that controls and manipulates data in order to produce information is called the

keyboard

microprocessor✔

monitor

mouse

7. These devices translate data and programs that humans can understand into a form that the computer can process.

display

input✔

output

pointer

8. A DVD is an example of a(n)

hard disk

optical disc✔

output device

solid-state storage device

9. This type of file is created by word processors.

worksheet

document✔

database

presentation

10. Many experts are predicting that this revolution is expected to dramatically affect the way we communicate and use computer technology.

graphics

input

memory

wireless✔

2. Chapter 1 Matching

Match the definitions with the terms in the box to the right by entering the letter for each term next to its correct definition below.

1. e Guidelines people follow when using software.

2. f Consists of the step-by-step instructions that tell the computer how to do its work.

3.i Software that enables the application software to interact with the computer hardware.

4.h The most powerful type of computer.

5. a The least powerful and most widely used type of computer.

6.c Translates the processed information from the computer into a form that humans can understand.

7. g Holds data and programs even after electrical power to the system has been turned off.

9. d A type of handheld computer.

10. j The largest network in the world.

3. Chapter 1 Open-Ended Questions

⑴. Explain the five parts of an information system. What part do people play in this system

An information system typically consists of: people, procedures, software, hardware, data, and connectivity. Information systems are used by people in order to increase productivity. Procedures are rules or guidelines for people to follow when using software, hardware, and data. Software is a program that contains the step-by-step instructions that tell the computer how to do its work.

Hardware consists of the physical equipment that processes the data to create information. Data consists of raw unprocessed facts, including text, numbers, images, and sounds. Almost all of today's computer systems add an additional part to the information system. This part, called connectivity,typically uses the Internet and allows users to greatly expand the capability and usefulness of their information systems.

⑵. What is system software What kinds of programs are included in system software

System software is “ba ckground” software that enables the application software to interact with the computer. System software consists of the operating system, utilities, device drivers, and language translators. It works with application software to handle the majority of technical details.

⑶. Define and compare basic and specialized application software.

- Describe some different types of basic applications.

- Describe some types of specialized applications.

Basic or general-purpose applications are widely used in a large number of careers. One of these general-purpose applications is a browser to navigate, explore, and find information on the Internet. Other basic applications are word processors, spreadsheets, database management systems, and presentation graphics.

Specialized applications are programs that are narrowly focused on specific disciplines and occupations. Some of the best known are multimedia, Web authoring, graphics, virtual reality, and artificial intelligence.