Question 1

The desktop is the main area of the display where work is done, and can be decorated with attractive images (____ or background).

Accepted Answer

A)  paint 
B)  wallpaper 
C)  furniture 
D)  ringbacks 
A)  paint 
B)  wallpaper 
C)  furniture 
D)  ringbacks

Question 2

A new model for software distributions is the ____________________ model, where you pay an annual fee for as long as you wish to use the software.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A new model for software distributions is...

Question 3

Custom installation installs the most commonly used components of the software, or perhaps all of it. _________________________

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

An extension identifies the type of file and is placed after the filename, following a(n) comma. _________________________

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

All software is developed using a programming language.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Software under the GPL is typically protected by a copyleft, which requires that any copies of the work retain the same license.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Once in memory, the operating system instructions are executed and the OS takes control of the computer. This is called ____ the computer, and it can take several minutes.

Accepted Answer

A)  archiving 
B)  booting 
C)  partitioning 
D)  calling 
A)  archiving 
B)  booting 
C)  partitioning 
D)  calling

Question 8

To uninstall software in ____, you simply drag the program icon from the Applications window to the trashcan.

Accepted Answer

A)  Mac OS 
B)  Microsoft Windows 
C)  both a. and b. 
D)  neither a. nor b. 
A)  Mac OS 
B)  Microsoft Windows 
C)  both a. and b. 
D)  neither a. nor b.

Question 9

The Creative ____ license is designed to allow the creators of intellectual property to specify the terms of the license in order to grant certain freedoms to users, while still providing the owner with some control of the property and the ability to profit from distribution of the work.

Accepted Answer

A)  Communion 
B)  Commons 
C)  Community 
D)  Commonwealth 
A)  Communion 
B)  Commons 
C)  Community 
D)  Commonwealth

Question 10

An example of open-source instant messaging software is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  Jabber 
B)  Gabber 
C)  Talker 
D)  Twister 
A)  Jabber 
B)  Gabber 
C)  Talker 
D)  Twister

Question 11

Personal computer users are accustomed to downloading or purchasing software in a store. This type of software is called ____ software; it is mass-produced for general public use.

Accepted Answer

A)  off-the-shelf 
B)  custom 
C)  on-the-shelf 
D)  basic 
A)  off-the-shelf 
B)  custom 
C)  on-the-shelf 
D)  basic

Question 12

In handheld computers and smart phones, the operating system is stored in RAM. _________________________

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.
-Form of evolutionary computation that is used to solve large, complex problems where a number of algorithms or models change and evolve until the best one emerges

Accepted Answer

A)  natural language processing b. robotics 
C)  fuzzy logic 
D)  expert system 
E)  Turing Test
F) genetic algorithm
G) computer vision
H) artificial intelligence
I) intelligent agent
J) virtual reality
K) neural network
L) speech recognition 
A)  natural language processing b. robotics 
C)  fuzzy logic 
D)  expert system 
E)  Turing Test
F) genetic algorithm
G) computer vision
H) artificial intelligence
I) intelligent agent
J) virtual reality
K) neural network
L) speech recognition

Question 14

Fifth-generation languages are used primarily for database manipulation and queries. _________________________

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Older Windows operating systems used the file allocation table file system, and newer and current Windows operating systems use the ____________________ File System.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Older Windows operating systems used the file...

Question 16

Kristin has just purchased a small office that organizes trade shows. She is deciding on which operating system to choose as the "standard" for all computers within the office.
-For comparison purposes, Kristin draws a chart, noting that ____ of personal computers today run Mac OS.

Accepted Answer

A)  10% 
B)  20% 
C)  30% 
D)  40% 
A)  10% 
B)  20% 
C)  30% 
D)  40%

Question 17

Object-oriented programming languages are based on the creation and interaction of ____ objects.

Accepted Answer

A)  reusable 
B)  programming 
C)  both a. and b. 
D)  neither a. nor b. 
A)  reusable 
B)  programming 
C)  both a. and b. 
D)  neither a. nor b.

Question 18

Sam has been assigned the task of organizing the files on his company's network drive. He discovers that not everyone is using the same operating system, and wonders how this will impact his project.
-The first aspect of file naming that Sam researches is file name length. He discovers that ____ has a file name length limit in characters of 255.

Accepted Answer

A)  Windows 
B)  Mac 
C)  Linux 
D)  all of the above 
A)  Windows 
B)  Mac 
C)  Linux 
D)  all of the above

Question 19

Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.
-Deals with reasoning that is approximate rather than precise

Accepted Answer

A)  natural language processing b. robotics 
C)  fuzzy logic 
D)  expert system 
E)  Turing Test
F) genetic algorithm
G) computer vision
H) artificial intelligence
I) intelligent agent
J) virtual reality
K) neural network
L) speech recognition 
A)  natural language processing b. robotics 
C)  fuzzy logic 
D)  expert system 
E)  Turing Test
F) genetic algorithm
G) computer vision
H) artificial intelligence
I) intelligent agent
J) virtual reality
K) neural network
L) speech recognition

Question 20

____ is free software that tells you when a spyware program tries to install itself on your computer.

Accepted Answer

A)  WinPatrol 
B)  OfficePatrol 
C)  OpenWin 
D)  OpenOffice 
A)  WinPatrol 
B)  OfficePatrol 
C)  OpenWin 
D)  OpenOffice

The desktop is the main area of the display where work is done, and can be decorated with attractive images (____ or background).

A new model for software distributions is the ____________________ model, where you pay an annual fee for as long as you wish to use the software.

Custom installation installs the most commonly used components of the software, or perhaps all of it. _________________________

An extension identifies the type of file and is placed after the filename, following a(n) comma. _________________________

All software is developed using a programming language.

Software under the GPL is typically protected by a copyleft, which requires that any copies of the work retain the same license.

Once in memory, the operating system instructions are executed and the OS takes control of the computer. This is called ____ the computer, and it can take several minutes.

To uninstall software in ____, you simply drag the program icon from the Applications window to the trashcan.

The Creative ____ license is designed to allow the creators of intellectual property to specify the terms of the license in order to grant certain freedoms to users, while still providing the owner with some control of the property and the ability to profit from distribution of the work.

An example of open-source instant messaging software is ____.

Personal computer users are accustomed to downloading or purchasing software in a store. This type of software is called ____ software; it is mass-produced for general public use.

In handheld computers and smart phones, the operating system is stored in RAM. _________________________

Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -Form of evolutionary computation that is used to solve large, complex problems where a number of algorithms or models change and evolve until the best one emerges

Fifth-generation languages are used primarily for database manipulation and queries. _________________________

Older Windows operating systems used the file allocation table file system, and newer and current Windows operating systems use the ____________________ File System.

Kristin has just purchased a small office that organizes trade shows. She is deciding on which operating system to choose as the "standard" for all computers within the office. -For comparison purposes, Kristin draws a chart, noting that ____ of personal computers today run Mac OS.

Object-oriented programming languages are based on the creation and interaction of ____ objects.

Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -Deals with reasoning that is approximate rather than precise

____ is free software that tells you when a spyware program tries to install itself on your computer.

Why Study Computers and Digital Technologies

Hardware Designed to Meet the Need

The Internet and World Wide Web

Telecommunications, Wireless Technologies, and Computer Networks

Digital Media for Work and Leisure

Database Systems

E-Commerce

Information, Decision Support, and Special-Purpose Systems

Systems Development

Computer Crime and Information Security

Digital Society, Ethics, and Globalization

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Exam 3: Software Solutions for Personal and Professional Gain

The desktop is the main area of the display where work is done, and can be decorated with attractive images (____ or background).

A new model for software distributions is the ____________________ model, where you pay an annual fee for as long as you wish to use the software.

Custom installation installs the most commonly used components of the software, or perhaps all of it. _________________________

An extension identifies the type of file and is placed after the filename, following a(n) comma. _________________________

All software is developed using a programming language.

Software under the GPL is typically protected by a copyleft, which requires that any copies of the work retain the same license.

Once in memory, the operating system instructions are executed and the OS takes control of the computer. This is called ____ the computer, and it can take several minutes.

To uninstall software in ____, you simply drag the program icon from the Applications window to the trashcan.

The Creative ____ license is designed to allow the creators of intellectual property to specify the terms of the license in order to grant certain freedoms to users, while still providing the owner with some control of the property and the ability to profit from distribution of the work.

An example of open-source instant messaging software is ____.

Personal computer users are accustomed to downloading or purchasing software in a store. This type of software is called ____ software; it is mass-produced for general public use.

In handheld computers and smart phones, the operating system is stored in RAM. _________________________

Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -Form of evolutionary computation that is used to solve large, complex problems where a number of algorithms or models change and evolve until the best one emerges

Fifth-generation languages are used primarily for database manipulation and queries. _________________________

Older Windows operating systems used the file allocation table file system, and newer and current Windows operating systems use the ____________________ File System.

Kristin has just purchased a small office that organizes trade shows. She is deciding on which operating system to choose as the "standard" for all computers within the office. -For comparison purposes, Kristin draws a chart, noting that ____ of personal computers today run Mac OS.

Object-oriented programming languages are based on the creation and interaction of ____ objects.

Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -Deals with reasoning that is approximate rather than precise

____ is free software that tells you when a spyware program tries to install itself on your computer.

Why Study Computers and Digital Technologies

Hardware Designed to Meet the Need

The Internet and World Wide Web

Telecommunications, Wireless Technologies, and Computer Networks

Digital Media for Work and Leisure

Database Systems

E-Commerce

Information, Decision Support, and Special-Purpose Systems

Systems Development

Computer Crime and Information Security

Digital Society, Ethics, and Globalization

Filters