Question 1

Application software often includes an image ____________________, which is a collection of clip art and photos.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Application software often includes an image ____________________,...

Question 2

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

Question 3

____________________ is copyrighted software provided at no cost to a user by an individual or a company that retains all rights to the software.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is copyrighted software provided at no...

Question 4

An alternative to e-mail filtering is to purchase which of the following kinds of program that attempts to remove a message before it reaches a user's inbox?

Accepted Answer

A)  email 
B)  sieve 
C)  filtering 
D)  anti-spam

Question 5

Which of the following describes a potentially damaging computer program that affects, or infects, a computer negatively by altering the way the computer works without the user's knowledge or permission?

Accepted Answer

A)  hotspot 
B)  file compression utility 
C)  virus 
D)  file conversion utility

Question 6

Many desktop and mobile apps use a(n) ____________________ feature, where the changes to the apps can be configured to download and install automatically.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Many desktop and mobile apps use a(n)...

Question 7

Match between columns
                        Premises: Online area where users have written discussions

Accepted Answer

The Answer of media sharing and image editing and instant is...

Question 8

Most personal finance software includes financial planning features, such as analyzing home and personal loans, preparing income taxes, and managing retirement savings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Windows, Mac OS, and which other operating system constitute three desktop operating systems?

Accepted Answer

A)  DOS 
B)  Linux 
C)  Amazon 
D)  Internet Explorer

Question 10

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. DeRobb is looking for a spreadsheet program that is available at no cost, but that also puts no restrictions on his use of it. If he wants to share it with a friend, or make copies of it and distribute it, he wants to be able to do so. What kind of software do you recommend he should be looking at?

Accepted Answer

A)  public-domain 
B)  freeware 
C)  custom 
D) shareware

Question 11

A program has been placed on your smartphone without your knowledge and it is collecting personal information about you. What kind of application is this?

Accepted Answer

A)  adware 
B)  phishing application 
C)  spyware 
D)  filter

Question 12

Which of the following terms is used to describe a program that hides in a computer and allows someone from a remote location to take full control of the computer?

Accepted Answer

A)  a virus 
B)  a worm 
C)  a Trojan horse 
D)  a rootkit

Question 13

What does a disk cleanup utility do?

Accepted Answer

A)  organizes files into consecutive sectors 
B)  creates an index of files on the disk 
C)  searches for and removes unnecessary files 
D)  provides file management capabilities

Question 14

Video editing software allows professionals to modify a segment of a video, called a clip.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

If you follow the advice of your instructor and use CBT to learn about programming languages, how would you learn?

Accepted Answer

A)  You would access content by teachers from a web site designed to reinforce what you already know about programming. 
B)  You would answer a series of questions from your instructor and then, based on your answers, your instructor would assign books to read and programs to review. 
C)  Typically you would employ self-paced instruction to use and complete exercises presented on your computer. 
D)  You would use simulations.

Question 16

Match between columns
                        Premises: Detects and protects a computer and its data from unauthorized intrusions

Accepted Answer

The Answer of video conferencing and instant messaging and image is...

Question 17

Match between columns
                        Premises: Type of application that assists professional and designers in creating engineering, architectural, and scientific designs and models

Accepted Answer

The Answer of instant messaging and chat room and video is...

Question 18

What type of software can your parents use to create a will without visiting an attorney?

Accepted Answer

A)  attorney supernumerary software 
B)  legal software 
C)  court-documented software 
D)  accounting/tax preparation software

Question 19

Match between columns
                        Premises: Kind of mobile app with which you can use the digital camera on your mobile device to take quality photos and/or videos and then instantly share them on social media sites

Accepted Answer

The Answer of software suite and video conferencing and media is...

Question 20

Match between columns
                        Premises: Keeps track of changes made to websites

Accepted Answer

The Answer of app and video conferencing and wireless messaging is...

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

Application software often includes an image ____________________, which is a collection of clip art and photos.

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?

____________________ is copyrighted software provided at no cost to a user by an individual or a company that retains all rights to the software.

An alternative to e-mail filtering is to purchase which of the following kinds of program that attempts to remove a message before it reaches a user's inbox?

Which of the following describes a potentially damaging computer program that affects, or infects, a computer negatively by altering the way the computer works without the user's knowledge or permission?

Many desktop and mobile apps use a(n) ____________________ feature, where the changes to the apps can be configured to download and install automatically.

Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.

Most personal finance software includes financial planning features, such as analyzing home and personal loans, preparing income taxes, and managing retirement savings.

Windows, Mac OS, and which other operating system constitute three desktop operating systems?

A program has been placed on your smartphone without your knowledge and it is collecting personal information about you. What kind of application is this?

Which of the following terms is used to describe a program that hides in a computer and allows someone from a remote location to take full control of the computer?

What does a disk cleanup utility do?

Video editing software allows professionals to modify a segment of a video, called a clip.

If you follow the advice of your instructor and use CBT to learn about programming languages, how would you learn?

Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.

Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.

What type of software can your parents use to create a will without visiting an attorney?

Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.

Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.