CIS 110 Final Exam Learning Outcome and Questions

1. Demonstrate proper use of terminology in relation to information technology.

a. 10 questions
b. From Chapter 1
2. Use critical thinking to identify legal, ethical, social, and security issues related to the
different areas of information technology, including ways to safeguard against computer
viruses, worms and Trojan horses.
a. 15 questions
b. From Chapters 3 and 5
3. Demonstrate knowledge of current application packages (including word processing,
spreadsheet, database, and presentation tools) and operating systems (including basic
operating system functions) and the relationship between them.
a. 20 questions
b. From Chapters 4, 9, 10, and 11
4. Demonstrate knowledge of how the Internet and World Wide Web work, including
explaining how to view pages and search for information on the Web.
a. 15 questions
b. From Chapter 2
5. Demonstrate understanding of the interrelationship between hardware, application
packages, systems software and servers by being able to:
a. Describe the categories of computers
From Chapter 6
b. Summarize how various input devices work
From Chapter 7
c. Identify the various types of printers
From Chapter 7
d. Describe the characteristics of various storage devices
From Chapter 8
e. Describe commonly used communications devices
From Chapter 10
f. Differentiate among the various types of programming languages
From Chapter 12
The above comprises a total of 40 questions
Additional Information:
Most of the exam contains cognitive assessment questions. The exam will not be presented
in any order that might be indicated by the above layout. Therefore, do not assume that
questions will be presented in any particular order. Any question may be randomly asked.