Basics of Computers and Networks Flashcards

Here is the flashcard quiz based on some basic questions in the form of true and false and much more related to the basics of computers and networks. Attempt these flashcards quizzes and check your knowledge.

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Today, most system and application software is custom built by in-house programmers.
False
Systems integration means ensuring the legacy systems work with new elements of the infrastructure.
True
Today most business firms have discontinued operating their legacy systems, and they have been extremely inexpensive to replace with newer technology.
False
A mainframe is a type of legacy workstation.
False
Client/server computing is the most widely used form of centralized processing.
False
The collection of Web services that are used to build a firm's software systems constitutes what is known as a service-oriented architecture.
True
Allowing departments to make their own software and hardware purchases increases efficiency and minimizes the need for centralized support.
False
Total cost of ownership components includes costs for downtime, training, and support.
True
Hypertext markup language specifies how text, graphics, video, and sound are placed on a document.
True
Software localization refers to the process of converting software to operate in a second language.
True
Which is the most recent Windows operating systems?
Windows 7
In client/server computing, the client is:
The computer that acts as the user point of entry.
The contracting of custom software development to outside firms is commonly referred to as:
Outsourcing
All of the following place strain on system capacity, except for:
Minimized response time for transaction processing.
Microsoft Excel is an example of:
Spreadsheet software.