Course description:
Introduction to Computers (CIS-101) introduces students to the principles of information processing and computers. Students differentiate between the concepts of hardware and software and their uses in information systems. Instruction traces the development of computers from their historical background to modern times and the role computers have in modern society. Special focus is given to computer operations and systems and terminology.
Course structure:
Course Syllabus
Study Guide
End of Course Review
Practice Questions
Exam:
100 questions, all multiple choice
2 hours to complete
Sample questions:
1) Multimedia software includes all of the following EXCEPT ________.
A. image-editing software
B. animation software
C. utility software
D. audio-editing software
2) Which of the following was created for the transfer of hypertext documents across the Internet?
A. SSL
B. HTTP
C. FTP
D. HTML
3) If a school keeps two lists, one for student registration and one for student financial information, both containing name and address information, this is an example of data ________.
A. Integrity
B. Redundancy
C. Completeness
D. Normalization
4) Which of the following Windows utility programs arranges pieces of files on your hard drive to allow for faster access?
A. Disk Cleanup
B. Defragment and Optimize Drives
C. Error-checking
D. Task Manager
5) Which is NOT a key factor a programmer uses in selecting the language for a project?
A. Space available
B. Number of inputs required
C. Speed required
D. Type of target application
Answers:
C 2. B 3. B 4. B 5. B