Experiencing MIS, 5e (Kroenke) Chapter 1: The Importance of MIS Multiple Choice 1) "The number of transistors per square inch on an integrated chip doubles every 18 months." This observation is known as ________ Law. A) Murphy's B) Moore's C) Amdahl's D) Metcalfe's Answer: B Difficulty: Easy AACSB: Information Technology Chapter LO: 1 Course LO: Describe the major types of computer hardware and software used by companies 2) Which of the following statements states Moore's Law? A) A computer becomes obsolete within 18 months. B) The number of transistors per square inch on an integrated chip doubles every 18 months. C) The total number of transistors produced in the world doubles every 18 months. D) The speed of a computer doubles every 18 months. Answer: B Difficulty: Moderate AACSB: Information Technology Chapter LO: 1 Course LO: Describe the major types of computer hardware and software used by companies 3) As a result of Moore's Law, ________. A) the risk of technology becoming obsolete has decreased B) the price to performance ratio of computers has fallen dramatically C) nonroutine skills can be outsourced D) the cost of data processing has increased considerably Answer: B Difficulty: Moderate AACSB: Information Technology Chapter LO: 1 Course LO: Exp