Question 1

What kind of software consists of programs designed to make users more productive and/or assist them with personal tasks?

Accepted Answer

A)  application 
B)  utility 
C)  operating 
D)  system 
A)  application 
B)  utility 
C)  operating 
D)  system

Question 2

Which of the following kinds of software allows users to modify a segment of a video, called a clip?

Accepted Answer

A)  video editing 
B)  image editing 
C)  clip management 
D)  illustration 
A)  video editing 
B)  image editing 
C)  clip management 
D)  illustration

Question 3

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT If someone you know is purchasing word processing software, what features can she expect to find in the software?

Accepted Answer

A)  wordwrap, spell checker, clip art 
B)  search and replace, word adjust, collaboration 
C)  columns, templates, autowrite 
D)  mail merge, wrapcheck, thesaurus 
A)  wordwrap, spell checker, clip art 
B)  search and replace, word adjust, collaboration 
C)  columns, templates, autowrite 
D)  mail merge, wrapcheck, thesaurus

Question 4

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT When a word processing program user formats a document, what does the user change?

Accepted Answer

A)  the document's appearance 
B)  the document's content 
C)  the document's reliability 
D)  the document's clipboard 
A)  the document's appearance 
B)  the document's content 
C)  the document's reliability 
D)  the document's clipboard

Question 5

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is product activation?

Accepted Answer

A)  a technique to ensure software is not installed on more computers than legally licensed 
B)  the method used by some software companies to guarantee that software purchased on the web will work on the computer on which the software was downloaded 
C)  the process of entering registration information so that users of the software will receive newsletters and other marketing materials regarding purchased software 
D)  a term used to describe starting application software purchased in a retail store 
A)  a technique to ensure software is not installed on more computers than legally licensed 
B)  the method used by some software companies to guarantee that software purchased on the web will work on the computer on which the software was downloaded 
C)  the process of entering registration information so that users of the software will receive newsletters and other marketing materials regarding purchased software 
D)  a term used to describe starting application software purchased in a retail store

Question 6

In the accompanying figure, 12 point and 28 point are measurements of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  graph scope 
B)  data valence 
C)  font size 
D)  textual ratio 
A)  graph scope 
B)  data valence 
C)  font size 
D)  textual ratio

Question 7

A(n) ____________________ is used to make users more productive and/or assist them with personal tasks.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ____________________ is used to make users...

Question 8

Which kind of software allows users to draw pictures, shapes, and other graphical images with various on-screen tools such as a pen, brush, and eyedropper?

Accepted Answer

A)  photo editing 
B)  CBT 
C)  DTP 
D)  paint 
A)  photo editing 
B)  CBT 
C)  DTP 
D)  paint

Question 9

Open source software is copyrighted software that is distributed at no cost for a trial period.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

To use applications, a computer must be running an operating system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Most television shows and movies are created and enhanced using video and audio editing software.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

When you receive a compressed file, you must zip it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

____________________ software is provided for use, modification, and redistribution and usually can be downloaded from the web at no cost.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ software is provided for use, modification,...

Question 14

Disc burning software usually includes photo editing, audio editing, and video editing capabilities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Your friend has been assigned the task of creating visual aids to communicate ideas, messages, and other information to a sales group. What type of software should she use to complete this task?

Accepted Answer

A)  information management software 
B)  presentation software 
C)  document management software 
D)  computer-aided design software 
A)  information management software 
B)  presentation software 
C)  document management software 
D)  computer-aided design software

Question 16

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What kind of file does Adobe Reader allow you to view?

Accepted Answer

A)  FFT 
B)  DOC 
C)  PDF 
D)  PDT 
A)  FFT 
B)  DOC 
C)  PDF 
D)  PDT

Question 17

Explain personal finance software.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Explain personal finance software....

Question 18

Which of the following performs calculations on the data in a worksheet like the one in the accompanying figure and displays the resulting value in a cell?

Accepted Answer

A)  index 
B)  formula 
C)  function 
D)  ratio 
A)  index 
B)  formula 
C)  function 
D)  ratio

Question 19

Critical Thinking Questions Case 4-1 Your friends know that you understand a lot about computers, both the technical details of how they operate as well as information about software. Lately, with all of the concerns about copyright infringement, friends have started to ask you about categories of application software and what each kind permits. Christine is looking for desktop publishing software that is available for no cost. She is not concerned if the application is a scaled-down version of the fully functional product. What category of software will you recommend as a good match for her?

Accepted Answer

A)  web-based 
B)  retail 
C)  custom 
D)  shareware 
A)  web-based 
B)  retail 
C)  custom 
D)  shareware

Question 20

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You have received an email that is directing you to a phony website that looks like the website for your mortgage company. What kind of message is this?

Accepted Answer

A)  pharming 
B)  pop-up 
C)  spam 
D)  phishing 
A)  pharming 
B)  pop-up 
C)  spam 
D)  phishing

What kind of software consists of programs designed to make users more productive and/or assist them with personal tasks?

Which of the following kinds of software allows users to modify a segment of a video, called a clip?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT If someone you know is purchasing word processing software, what features can she expect to find in the software?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT When a word processing program user formats a document, what does the user change?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is product activation?

In the accompanying figure, 12 point and 28 point are measurements of which of the following?

A(n) ____________________ is used to make users more productive and/or assist them with personal tasks.

Which kind of software allows users to draw pictures, shapes, and other graphical images with various on-screen tools such as a pen, brush, and eyedropper?

Open source software is copyrighted software that is distributed at no cost for a trial period.

To use applications, a computer must be running an operating system.

Most television shows and movies are created and enhanced using video and audio editing software.

When you receive a compressed file, you must zip it.

____________________ software is provided for use, modification, and redistribution and usually can be downloaded from the web at no cost.

Disc burning software usually includes photo editing, audio editing, and video editing capabilities.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Your friend has been assigned the task of creating visual aids to communicate ideas, messages, and other information to a sales group. What type of software should she use to complete this task?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What kind of file does Adobe Reader allow you to view?

Explain personal finance software.

Which of the following performs calculations on the data in a worksheet like the one in the accompanying figure and displays the resulting value in a cell?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You have received an email that is directing you to a phony website that looks like the website for your mortgage company. What kind of message is this?

Digital Literacy: Introducing a World of Technology

The Internet: Accessing, Searching, Sharing, and Communicating

Computers and Mobile Devices: Evaluating the Possibilities

Digital Safety and Security: Identifying Threats, Issues, and Defenses

Inside Computers and Mobile Devices: Exploring the Components

Input and Output: Examining Popular Devices

Digital Storage: Preserving on Media and on the Cloud

Operating Systems: Managing, Coordinating, and Monitoring Resources

Communications and Networks: Sending and Receiving Digital Content

Information and Data Management: Organizing, Verifying, Maintaining, and Accessing

Information Systems and Program Development: Designing and Building Solutions

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Exam 4: Programs and Apps: Using Software at Work, School, and Home

What kind of software consists of programs designed to make users more productive and/or assist them with personal tasks?

Which of the following kinds of software allows users to modify a segment of a video, called a clip?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT If someone you know is purchasing word processing software, what features can she expect to find in the software?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT When a word processing program user formats a document, what does the user change?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is product activation?

In the accompanying figure, 12 point and 28 point are measurements of which of the following?

A(n) ____________________ is used to make users more productive and/or assist them with personal tasks.

Which kind of software allows users to draw pictures, shapes, and other graphical images with various on-screen tools such as a pen, brush, and eyedropper?

Open source software is copyrighted software that is distributed at no cost for a trial period.

To use applications, a computer must be running an operating system.

Most television shows and movies are created and enhanced using video and audio editing software.

When you receive a compressed file, you must zip it.

____________________ software is provided for use, modification, and redistribution and usually can be downloaded from the web at no cost.

Disc burning software usually includes photo editing, audio editing, and video editing capabilities.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Your friend has been assigned the task of creating visual aids to communicate ideas, messages, and other information to a sales group. What type of software should she use to complete this task?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What kind of file does Adobe Reader allow you to view?

Explain personal finance software.

Which of the following performs calculations on the data in a worksheet like the one in the accompanying figure and displays the resulting value in a cell?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You have received an email that is directing you to a phony website that looks like the website for your mortgage company. What kind of message is this?

Digital Literacy: Introducing a World of Technology

The Internet: Accessing, Searching, Sharing, and Communicating

Computers and Mobile Devices: Evaluating the Possibilities

Digital Safety and Security: Identifying Threats, Issues, and Defenses

Inside Computers and Mobile Devices: Exploring the Components

Input and Output: Examining Popular Devices

Digital Storage: Preserving on Media and on the Cloud

Operating Systems: Managing, Coordinating, and Monitoring Resources

Communications and Networks: Sending and Receiving Digital Content

Information and Data Management: Organizing, Verifying, Maintaining, and Accessing

Information Systems and Program Development: Designing and Building Solutions

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