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Discussion Questions 

1. Explain the difference between application software and system software.

System software is the software that directly interfaces with the hardware.  Application software runs on top of system software and provides functionality needed by the user.

2. What types of application software would someone use at home?  At work? 

A home user might use applications such as spreadsheets, tax preparation software, image editing software, word processing software, etc.  At work, a user might use word processing software, spreadsheets, presentation software, project management software, etc.  If the user worked in graphics and multimedia, he/she may use image/photo editing software, video editing software, etc.

3. When is it okay to install software that you didn’t pay for?  When is it not okay?  Give examples of software that’s free and software that you must purchase.

It is okay to install software that you got for free if it’s public domain software, freeware, shareware or open-source software.  If it’s packaged, copyrighted software, you need to purchase a license before installing it; it’s not ok to use someone else’s install disk.  Examples of software that are free are the Linux operating system,  openOffice, trial versions of packaged software.  Examples of software you need to purchase are Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, etc.

4. What is an operating system?  Why is it so important?

An operating system is software that coordinates all the activities of the hardware.  It serves as the interface between application software and hardware.  It is important because without the operating system, your computer would not work.

5. What are all the different system components that the operating system manages?

Devices, processes, resources, files, network, memory, security

6. List at least 3 different brands of operating systems.

Windows, Mac OS X, Unix

7. What is a file system?  Why do you need one?  How does the operating system interact with the file system?

A file system is a way of organizing files and data on secondary storage.  You need one so that you can store and retrieve data from storage.  The operating system is a layer between the application software and the file system.  The file system is a layer between the OS and the storage device.

Unit Quiz Items 

Multiple Choice.  Select the correct answer.

1.  There are two types of software:  application and _________ software.
1. System
2. Multimedia
3. Process
4. Utility

Answer: a

2. Which of the following is NOT a form of software that is free?
1. Public Domain
2. Open Source
3. Packaged
4. Freeware

Answer: c

3. Which of the following is an example of business software?
1. Video games
2. Electronic medical records
3. Recipe manager
4. Project management software

Answer: d

4. Which of the following is NOT an example of word processing software?
1. Microsoft Word
2. OpenOffice Impress
3. OpenOffice Writer
4. Corel WordPerfect

Answer: b

5. Select all of the following that are examples of communications software.
1. Email
2. Web browsers
3. Blog
4. Wiki

Answer: a, b, c, d

6. Select all of the following that are examples of healthcare software.
1. EHRs and EMRs
2. Health Information Systems
3. Imaging
4. Statistical software

Answer: a, b, c

7. Which of the following is NOT true about an operating system?
1. It is a set of programs that coordinate all activities of hardware resources.
2. It is the layer between the application software and the hardware.
3. It is unique to each individual computer hardware system.
4. There is only one operating system available for all computers.

Answer: d

8. A ________ interface is one where the user types in all the commands.
1. Command line
2. Graphical User
3. BIOS
4. Windows

Answer: a

9. When would you need a new device driver?  Select all of the following that are reasons you’d need a new driver.
1. You install a new printer.
2.  You do a major upgrade of your OS.
3. You buy a new computer.
4. Your driver was corrupted.

Answer: a, b, c, d

10.   _________ is a way that OS give the illusion of a large memory.
1. Physical memory
2. Permanent memory
3. Virtual memory
4. RAM

Answer:

11. What is the latest version of Microsoft Windows OS?

1. Windows XP
2. Windows 7
3. Windows Vista
4. Windows NT

Answer: b

12.   A(n) ________ is a way of organizing files and their data.
1. Operating system
2. File manager
3. BIOS
4. File system

Answer: d

13.  The file _______ identifies the file type.
1. Extension
2. Name
3. Size
4. Permissions

Answer: d

14.  Which of the following are examples of file utilities?  Select all that apply.
1. Search
2. File compression
3. Backup
4. Read

Answer: a, b, c

15.   When a hard disk drive is being accessed, the _______ spins  and the _____ moves until the head is over the proper location on the disk.
1. Spindle, arm
2. Platter, arm
3. Head, arm
4. Arm, head

Answer: b

16.   Disks are formatted into _____, which make up tracks.
1. Heads
2. Arms
3. Sectors
4. Addresses

Answer: c

17. Files that are stored in non-contiguous clusters are called __________ files.
1. Stored
2. Fragmented
3. Free
4. Protected

Answer: b

18.   Which of the following operating systems support the FAT file system?
1. Microsoft Windows Vista
2. Microsoft Windows 7
3. Microsoft Windows XP
4. Microsoft Windows 95

Answer: d

True/False.  Select the correct answer.

1.  The code used in an application is the same as the database.

TRUE   FALSE

            Answer:  FALSE

           

2. The most important software on your computer is the operating system.

TRUE   FALSE

            Answer: TRUE

            3. Folders and directories are logically the same thing.

TRUE   FALSE

            Answer: TRUE

           4. Copying software from a friend is always okay.

TRUE  FALSE

            Answer: FALSE

            5. The device driver for your printer will need to be updated when you do a major upgrade of your operating system.

TRUE  FALSE

            Answer: TRUE

           

Digital Storytelling

Joe and Nina

The main point of the story is the true friendship between Joe and Nina. The perspective of the author is that if you find your soul mate, you will be lucky forever. The key question that keeps the viewer's attention is that have you found your soul mate. If you do not, you should look for it because it is the most beautiful thing in the world to have a good friend. He tells the story in a personal and powerful way and connects the story to the audience. His voice helps the audience to audience understand the context. He used a song that support and embellish the storyline. He used just enough content to tell the story without overloading the viewer, and his rhythm of the story was slowly.

Postcards

The main point of the story is that the loneliness can make people creative. The perspective of the author is that when you are alone you can do amazing things especially with art. The key question that keeps the viewer's attention is that the art can be your companion if you want. She tells the story in a personal and powerful way and connects the story to the audience. Her voice helps the audience understand the context. She used music that support and embellish the storyline, and she used just enough content to tell the story without overloading the viewer. Her rhythm of the story was slowly.

 

The World Is Flat

Flattener #4

Uploading

First, it talks about the first time that Alain Cohen heard the word “Apache”. It was the 1990s, the dot-com market was booming, and he was a senior manager for IBM. In addition, it talks about the terrorist geeks in al-Qaeda, and how were they uploading their own news reports, threats, and speeches. Moreover, it talks about the Communities uploading. Today, there are many communities uploading like open source software, blogs, and Wikipedia. These are all variations of uploading, and it enabled more people to author more content, and to collaborate on that content. At the same time, it enabled them to upload files. This is the new form of the power of individuals and communities to collaborate.

Flattener #5

Outsourcing

It talks about the year when India achieved independence. Also, it talks that India was what known in the banking world as “the second buyer.” Moreover, it talks that India had natural resources. He states that India and other countries have benefited from the outsourcing because it proved jobs. It also gives the companies the opportunity to create new jobs.  He also states that India benefited from the dot-com boom.  

Flattener #6

Offshoring: Running with Gazelles, Eating with Lions

"On December 11, 2001, China formally joined the World Trade Organization, which meant Beijing agreed to follow the same global rules governing exports, imports, and foreign investments that most countries were following." This means that more countries will compete with each other for owning.  It also means that other countries will do their best to have businesses offshore to them.

Flattener #7

Supply-Chaining: Eating Sushi in Arkansas

Friedman gives an example, which is the Wal-Mart company that uses technology to do its work in term of sales, and shipping. It also shows us how they use the technology and he describes it. He talks about the Wal-Mart stores.