Question 1

Which of the following is/are true about public domain programs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Public domain programs and apps do not have restrictions on use,distribution,or modification. 
B)  Public domain programs and apps impose restrictions on use,distribution,or modification. 
C)  Lack of a patent,copyright,or trademark does not mean a program is public domain. 
D)  Public domain programs are available to the public normally for a fee.

Question 2

It is often required to transfer huge files across locations within businesses and corporate offices.Email usually cannot handle such large files which is why file transfer tools are available to perform such tasks.Which of the following categories of programs and apps do these tools belong to?

Accepted Answer

A)  Productivity (business and personal) 
B)  Communications 
C)  Security 
D)  File,disk,and system management

Question 3

Which of the following is an implementation of OOP concepts?

Accepted Answer

A)  Producing each functionality in a structured approach 
B)  Writing objects and creating instances based on functional need 
C)  Creating methods to define data format of object and create class to define the behavior of an object 
D)  Writing one program with all functionality,behavior,data and actions

Question 4

Designers use ___________,which are blueprints of different aspects of the program that also indicate how a user gets from one area of the program to another.

Accepted Answer

A)  code 
B)  computer hardware 
C)  wireframes 
D)  Microsoft office

Question 5

____________ is the process of setting up the program or app to work with your computer,mobile device,and other hardware.

Accepted Answer

A)  Activation 
B)  Registration 
C)  Installation 
D)  Upgrading

Question 6

In which category of software do Microsoft Office Word and Excel belong?

Accepted Answer

A)  Productivity 
B)  Graphics and media 
C)  Personal interest 
D)  Security

Question 7

During which phase does the program or app receive necessary maintenance,such as fixing errors or improving its functionality,performance monitoring to ensure the efficiency of the program or app?

Accepted Answer

A)  Implementation phase 
B)  Support and security phase 
C)  Design phase 
D)  Analysis phase

Question 8

Alexis changed a few default settings on a program she was using on her computer.Afterward,however,she did not like the results and preferred to get it back to default settings.Unfortunately,Alexis does not remember exactly what she changed.Which of the following types of tools could help her in this scenario?

Accepted Answer

A)  Process managers 
B)  Auditing tools 
C)  Patch finders 
D)  Restorers

Question 9

Which of the following could be the disadvantage(s)of installing or running a freeware or a shareware over other paid programs?

Accepted Answer

A)  The product may not be as thoroughly tested. 
B)  The product may not have any technical support if there are issues. 
C)  These programs and apps may slow down the computer or device by enabling pop-up ads. 
D)  These programs may include malware that can harm your computer or device.

Question 10

A class is a type of object that defines the format of the object and the actions an object can perform.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following translation tools does NOT produce or store object code but translates instructions statement by statement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Compilers 
B)  Debuggers 
C)  Interpreters 
D)  Eclipse

Question 12

Which type of security software prevents,detects,and removes the malware program that tries to collect personal information or change computer settings without your consent?

Accepted Answer

A)  Antivirus 
B)  Antispyware 
C)  Antispam 
D)  Firewall

Question 13

While starting a software application,Ian encountered an error that the version was no longer supported.Which of the following options can resolve the issue?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ian could visit the company website and install the latest version or updates on his computer. 
B)  Ian should restart the application again and check if the problem is resolved. 
C)  Ian could troubleshoot by replacing the operating system as a standard procedure whenever an application crashes. 
D)  Ian should immediately delete the program from the system file management and never attempt to use it again.

Question 14

During which phase and by whom should the software product be tested for security,hacking,and proper functionality?

Accepted Answer

A)  Testing happens during last phase of project and is done by the developers before releasing to the client. 
B)  Testing starts at the first phases of development and continues throughout by quality assurance testers. 
C)  Testing is started and completed during the design phase by the designers. 
D)  Testing starts at the first phases of development and continues throughout by developers and project managers.

Question 15

A company received a proposal for the development of a new software.While analyzing the specifications,it was found that there was no clear goal and the scope of the project could evolve.Which methodology should the company adopt to execute this project?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rapid Application development model 
B)  Predictive development model 
C)  Agile development methodology 
D)  Waterfall model

Question 16

Hector wants to purchase a new laptop.Which of the following is the most important pre-installed program that he should check for on the laptop before buying it,so that he can start to use the laptop as soon as he owns it?

Accepted Answer

A)  System software 
B)  Productivity software 
C)  Web browser 
D)  Media player

Question 17

Which of the following statements is/are true with regard to purchasing programs and applications online?

Accepted Answer

A)  Apps purchased from PlayStore for Android or the AppStore for iOS typically are safe. 
B)  A manufacturer's website or a well-known reseller is typically unsafe and an illegitimate source. 
C)  Unfamiliar websites may sell modified programs and apps to contain elements dangerous for the system. 
D)  Link in an email or popup window may be selling the product illegally.

Question 18

Assembly languages are the second generation of languages.With an assembly language,the programmer uses symbolic instruction codes,such as A for add,M for multiply,and L for load.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Devices like cars and TVs require software programs to control them,but without including computers,tablets,or smartphones.In such cases,embedded software could be used.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Why should we use an uninstaller that comes with an operating system rather than the system's file management program to delete the folder containing the program's files to remove a software or app from a device?

Accepted Answer

A)  Deleting using system's program could introduce malware in the device; therefore,uninstaller is preferred. 
B)  An uninstaller removes the program files,as well as any associated entries in the system files. 
C)  An uninstaller takes up less time and storage than system's program to delete. 
D)  A system's program to delete is tougher to access and requires more steps.

Exam 8: Performing What-If Analyses

Which of the following is/are true about public domain programs?

It is often required to transfer huge files across locations within businesses and corporate offices.Email usually cannot handle such large files which is why file transfer tools are available to perform such tasks.Which of the following categories of programs and apps do these tools belong to?

Which of the following is an implementation of OOP concepts?

Designers use ___________,which are blueprints of different aspects of the program that also indicate how a user gets from one area of the program to another.

____________ is the process of setting up the program or app to work with your computer,mobile device,and other hardware.

In which category of software do Microsoft Office Word and Excel belong?

During which phase does the program or app receive necessary maintenance,such as fixing errors or improving its functionality,performance monitoring to ensure the efficiency of the program or app?

Which of the following could be the disadvantage(s) of installing or running a freeware or a shareware over other paid programs?

A class is a type of object that defines the format of the object and the actions an object can perform.

Which of the following translation tools does NOT produce or store object code but translates instructions statement by statement?

Which type of security software prevents,detects,and removes the malware program that tries to collect personal information or change computer settings without your consent?

While starting a software application,Ian encountered an error that the version was no longer supported.Which of the following options can resolve the issue?

During which phase and by whom should the software product be tested for security,hacking,and proper functionality?

A company received a proposal for the development of a new software.While analyzing the specifications,it was found that there was no clear goal and the scope of the project could evolve.Which methodology should the company adopt to execute this project?

Hector wants to purchase a new laptop.Which of the following is the most important pre-installed program that he should check for on the laptop before buying it,so that he can start to use the laptop as soon as he owns it?

Which of the following statements is/are true with regard to purchasing programs and applications online?

Assembly languages are the second generation of languages.With an assembly language,the programmer uses symbolic instruction codes,such as A for add,M for multiply,and L for load.

Devices like cars and TVs require software programs to control them,but without including computers,tablets,or smartphones.In such cases,embedded software could be used.

Why should we use an uninstaller that comes with an operating system rather than the system's file management program to delete the folder containing the program's files to remove a software or app from a device?