CGS Concepts Practice Test

These questions are part of the practice quiz. Start practicing

• When you buy a new laptop, how much RAM should it come with?
• Normalization in relational databases serves what purpose?
• Which option lists a common memory component used for rapid data access?
• Why is hardware acceleration commonly used to improve virtualization performance?
• In computing, bus width describes the amount of data that can be transmitted at once, typically measured in what unit?
• The stage of the project management process in which project objectives are identified and feasibility studies are conducted is the
• An application that navigates all of the files and folders on your Mac is the ________.
• KPIs Validate Effectiveness In Achieving What?
• Which device carries a relatively large footprint and separate system unit?
• A processor that consists of one control unit and one ALU is called a ________.
• Which law states transistor counts double roughly every 18 months?
• Which term is not a concept typically associated with securing information in the CIA triad?
• Which statement about IP addresses is true?
• A connector's endpoint on a computer that allows external devices to attach is called a ________.
• Which statement about cookies is true?
• Typical tablet computer or smartphone SSD capabilities are measured in ________.
• Eight bits grouped together in the ASCII system form a ________.
• A TV remote usually uses which type of waves?
• The machine cycle consists of which four steps?
• Which item might be risky to uninstall from a Windows PC laptop?
• The visual image output created by the computer is called ________.
• What is malware?
• What does the term complexity measure in algorithm analysis?
• Many manufacturers offer ________ as optional equipment when purchasing a new laptop.
• Which horizontal pixel count corresponds to Full HD as described?
• The SSD cost is ________ than the traditional hard drive cost.
• Which of the following describes the periodic doubling of transistor counts used to estimate technology development pace?
• Which statement about a primary key in a relational database is correct?
• A point in a computer (a hole or a slot) that accepts a specific connector is called a ________.
• What is a Gantt chart?
• Which sites specialize in providing compensation data and tools for employees?
• What Does KPI Expansion Stand For?
• Which statement best describes the relationship between the kernel and user-space processes?
• A common type of software used to create documents and basic web pages and desktop publishing is a ________ program.
• Which type of touchscreen uses a single metallic-coated panel and uses electricity to calculate touch points?
• Data privacy refers to what concept?
• Which of the following is not typically considered a term used in presentation software?
• Most new laptop computers come with how much storage?
• Define a byte and its relation to memory.
• KPIs relate to what type of goals?
• If an IP address is 192.168.5.20 with subnet mask 255.255.255.0, which is the network address?
• What is the primary purpose of data encryption?
• The increased visibility provided by SCM is said to improve what aspect of the system?
• Big Data Analytics are used to turn data from internet databases into what?
• What is version control, and why is it used?
• A terabyte is approximately equal to about how many bytes?
• What is a URL, and what are its main components?
• Which software category is described as enabling modern, complex decision-making in transportation and logistics?
• Which measurable outcome from the balanced scorecard is linked to organizational culture in the material?
• Which statement best explains volatile versus non-volatile memory, with examples?
• What is a mashup in web applications?
• What is a strength of the Android platform?
• Which statement best describes RAM's role in a computer's memory?
• Data flows between different computer parts via ________.
• A digital device that accepts input, processes and stores the input, and provides output is a ________.
• Two-factor authentication (2FA) involves what?
• Define business continuity and disaster recovery in IT.
• Adding software to a digital device, or adding hardware components to a digital device is called what?
• How does a spreadsheet formula differ from a function?
• Using BI software that employees are familiar with primarily improves which outcome?
• Which of the following is commonly used to process day-to-day business transactions?
• What is the term for a processor that has only one processing core?
• Which term is NOT a core component of the CIA triad?
• The two main factors that affect CPU speed are clock speed and what?
• Payscale.com, Payfactors.com, and Salary.com are sites that offer
• What is the primary function of a supply chain management system?
• Which storage device is commonly used as main storage for tablets and phones?
• In an on-premises deployment, who is responsible for maintaining, updating, and securing the system?
• In MCDA, which activity corresponds to the third step?
• KPIs measure what aspect of an organization?
• The standard unit for frequency equal to one cycle per second is what?
• Providing managers with increased visibility of the entire logistics process is primarily achieved through which component in SCM?
• Which component is primarily responsible for rendering graphics to the display in a typical computer system?
• Object-oriented programming (OOP) and its main principles.
• "Full HD" resolution is expressed as
• Which component serves as the main printed circuit board that connects the CPU, memory, and peripherals?
• What is conducted in the process design step of business process management?
• In a decision support system, which component is arguably the most important because it determines which decisions are implemented?
• The business management system with the lowest initial or startup expenses is
• Which factor is explicitly defined as a component of information quality in the material?
• IBM estimates the U.S. economy loses over how much per year due to bad data?
• KPIs are described as quantifiable values. Which option best describes quantifiable?
• What is the primary function of the CPU in a computer system?
• In BPM, which step lets managers run 'what-if' scenarios by altering input variables?
• The origin of HR management is traced back to or before which era?
• Explain the relationship between an algorithm and its complexity.
• Most tablets and phones use ________ as their main storage device.
• Which of the following best describes DNS during a lookup?
• Which term best describes systems that provide executives with a broad view of the competitive landscape?
• What is SQL used for?
• What is the difference between a user interface (UI) and user experience (UX)?
• The system that collects customers' contact information and buying habits is a
• In information quality, which factor is demonstrated by ensuring that multiple versions of the same data item are identical?
• The term 'terabyte' describes which of the following?
• Jira and GanttPro are examples of what type of software?
• Organizations that use an on-premises business management system are responsible for what?
• Which type of storage is exemplified by higher cost and used for long-term data retention, as mentioned in the material?
• If you remove the Works converter, you might lose compatibility with files from which type of software?
• Which statement describes a benefit of IPv6 over IPv4?
• Which statement best describes an algorithm?
• What is the fourth step in business process management called?
• Which listed program is used for creating documents, basic web pages, and desktop publishing?
• In BPM, which step involves tracking individual components and the overall process to measure performance?
• Differentiate between client-side and server-side technologies.
• In Practice, KPIs Should Be What Kind Of Metrics?
• Which action best supports Availability in information security?
• During the process optimization step of business process management, what occurs?
• Which macOS application is used to navigate files and folders on a computer?
• What do the first, second, and third normal forms (1NF, 2NF, 3NF) achieve in brief?
• Gantt charts are primarily used in project management to do what?
• ________ runs the processor faster than recommended by the manufacturer. This can increase performance and speed, but will also void the manufacturer warranty.
• In IP subnetting, which statement is true?
• What is the stage of the project management process in which project objectives are identified and feasibility studies are conducted?
• Define phishing and one protective measure.
• Data transfer inside a computer between CPU, memory, and I/O devices is primarily accomplished by ________.
• The ________ computer creates images on your computer.
• Which represents the largest common storage capacity among these options?
• A 64-bit bus can transmit how many bytes of data at a time?
• Which is an example of non-volatile memory?
• Name three common spreadsheet functions for summary statistics.
• What does the acronym EULA stand for?
• In a decision support system, the component that embodies the decision logic is typically called what?
• In BPM, which step uses flowcharts to analyze decision points and inputs?
• In the process design step, what is the primary activity?
• What is virtualization, and why is it useful?
• What is a database primary key?
• Which represents the least amount of storage?
• Which interface is the most common connection to a Windows computer for peripherals such as printers, monitors, and storage devices?
• Executive Information Systems are decision support applications designed for which audience?
• What does KPI stand for?
• In ASCII, 8 bits are combined to create a ________.
• What is the purpose of IP addressing?
• Because accurate tracking of employee performance is important, most firms invest in software that manages which aspect?
• Which of the following is a type of malware?
• Two-factor authentication serves which primary purpose?
• Which Choice Best Characterizes The Scope Of KPIs?
• What is the primary purpose of database normalization?
• What is HTML, and what does it do?
• CPU clock speeds of a personal computer range between ________.
• Which statement about client-side vs server-side technologies is most accurate?
• How many bits equal a byte?
• The unit used to measure RAM in typical laptops is most commonly expressed in ________.
• Which data analytics software platform is cited as run by Google?
• What does throughput measure in computing systems?
• Which statement best describes the use of binary numbering in computing?
• What is virtualization overhead, and how can it be mitigated?
• KPIs are described as which of the following?
• Which statement best differentiates RAM from storage?
• In Herbert Simpson's four-stage decision-making process, which stage involves identifying the problem?
• How do IPv4 and IPv6 differ?
• What term describes the maximum number of bits per CPU instruction during one machine cycle?
• What is equal to one cycle per second?
• Which term describes a plan that shows the sequence of project phases and tasks along a timeline?
• The practice of human resources management originated with or before which ancient civilization?
• What manages hardware and software, supports the computer's basic functions, and runs programs?
• Which statement best describes the overall, long-term cost of a cloud-based business management system?
• For what purpose are KPIs used?
• Which term is used for a license agreement between software publishers and end users?
• Clock speed, also known as ________, is the speed at which the processor performs the operations required to run a digital device and the digital device's instructions.
• SAP is a recognized leader in which domain of software?
• Which company cofounder of Twitter developed a system for mobile credit card payments for small businesses?
• What is a binary number used for in computing?
• What is a firewall rule?
• Which statement about UTF-8 is accurate?
• Cookies can be used to track user behavior across websites. Which choice reflects this privacy concern?
• Which program would you use to create documents and basic web pages?
• What are Big Data Analytics?
• Which range best describes the storage capacity mentioned for most new laptops?
• The information in the memory (the RAM, the caches, the registers) is ________ when a computer is shut down.
• Which Of The Following Is An Example Of A KPI?
• What is a virtual private network (VPN) and its purpose?
• What is ASCII, and how does it relate to character encoding?
• What manages hardware and software, supports the computer's basic functions, and runs programs?
• How Do KPIs Help An Organization?
• What is the role of an operating system's kernel?
• Which tool is commonly used by project managers and accessed via project management software?
• Which balanced scorecard outcome is stated as focusing on organizational culture?
• What action should Tiffany take to remove unwanted programs from her laptop?
• Which term describes systems that process money transactions more efficiently?
• Windows operating system is owned and maintained by ________.
• Which acronym corresponds to an agreement between a software publisher and end users?
• A URL is composed of which main parts?
• The business management system that collects customers' email, telephone, and social media data and adds information about their buying habits is a(n)
• Which type of dependency is eliminated by 3NF but not by 2NF?
• Which is the most powerful computer type?
• Which device typically has a small footprint and no separate system unit?
• Which company is described as dominant in U.S. financial services software for small business?
• Modern air travel would not be possible without which software type?
• Which statement about IP subnetting is true?
• Which statement about IPv4 addressing is true?
• Which deployment model is associated with lower upfront costs for business management systems?
• Which statement about HTML is most accurate?
• What is Unicode and which encodings are common for it?
• Which statement about ASCII is used in computing?
• Used in ATMs and POS terminals, ________ allow for the input of data with the use of a stylus or finger.
• What Is An Essential Characteristic Of A KPI?
• Which company, founded by Jack Dorsey, provides small business owners with aggregator services and iPhone-based credit card payments?
• Why would a business choose to implement a business intelligence (BI) software system that employees are already familiar with?
• In the statement 'A kilobyte is equal to approximately one thousand bytes,' what is the unit used alongside kilobyte?
• Which factor is associated with the primary function of SCM in terms of system efficiency?
• Explain the concept of throughput vs latency.
• Distinguish between LAN and WAN.
• Where is SAP headquarters located?
• Benefits administration involves the HR function of?
• Which phase is associated with identifying objectives and conducting feasibility studies in project management?
• What is the third step when applying multiple-criteria decision analysis (MCDA)?
• How does an error-correcting code (ECC) protect data integrity?
• What does a network protocol define?
• Which component of a business management system can help a manager check and report on the company's current inventory?
• Which of the following is NOT a KPI for most organizations?
• Describe the concept of accessibility in digital design.
• The size of the screen is measured by the ________.
• Which Statement Is True About KPIs?
• In information quality, which principle is described by data being well-structured and including all intended elements?
• Executive Support Systems (ESS) are also known as which term?
• What is the primary purpose of a firewall in a computer network?
• Explain the difference between cloud storage and local storage.
• Which component often handles obtaining an IP address to return to a client after a domain name query?
• Which concept describes creating virtual instances of hardware or resources to improve efficiency and isolation?
• A mobile hinged computer with an integrated keyboard that runs a full operating system is typically called a ________ computer.
• What is CSS used for in web development?
• This type of connector is the most common type of connection to a computer for peripherals (printers, monitors, storage devices, etc.).