MBA 5401-13K-1B15-S1, Management Information Systems

Question 1
1.

The two major categories of computer software are:

Answer

applications software and support software.

applications software and database management software.
word-processing software and spreadsheet software.
word-processing software and database management software.
12 points

Question 2
1.

A(n)__________ is used to translate an entire 3GL or 4GL program into machine language
before any of the program is executed.
Answer

control unit
interpreter
compiler
converter
12 points

Question 3
1.

The concept of switching back and forth among multiple programs on large computer is referred
to as:
Answer

virtual memory.
multiprogramming.
job control.
multiprocessing.
12 points

Question 4
1.

Which of the following choices of operating systems include two examples of open systems?
Answer

Linux and UNIX

Windows 7 and UNIX

z/OS and z/VM
Linux and Windows Vista
12 points

Question 5
1.

A(n) __________ program is what results when assembly language programs are converted to
machine language using an assembler.
Answer

source
output
final
object
12 points

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