CHAPTER 3 : SELF-ASSESSMENT TEST

1. Organizations typically make a one-time investment in the computer

hardware necessary to meet their needs with little need for future
changes and upgrades. True or False?
Answer : False (salah)
2. The computer hardware that most nonprofit organizations choose is
virtually identical. True or False?
Answer : False (salah)
3. The overriding consideration for a business making hardware decisions
should be how the hardware meets specific________ and ________
requirements.
Answer : user and business requirements.
4. Which represents a larger amount of dataa terabyte or a gigabyte?
Answer : terabyte
5. Which of the following components performs mathematical calculations
and makes logical comparisons?
a. control unit
b. register
c. ALU
d. main memory
Answer : c. ALU
6. Executing an instruction by the CPU involves two phases: the instruction
phase and the ___________ phase.
Answer : execution
7. ___________ involves capturing and editing data when it is originally
created and in a form that can be directly input to a computer, thus
ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Answer : Source data automation
The computer hardware industry is rapidly changing and highly competitive,
creating an environment ripe for technological breakthroughs.

8. Some organizations are exploring the use of ___________to replace

major components of their infrastructure.
Answer : cloud computing
9. There are few examples of companies in the computer industry
collaborating to create a new product or service. True or False?
Answer : False (salah)