Question 1

You can use the results from a search on a database in all of these ways except ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  print reports 
B)  export data 
C)  convert formats 
D)  create record

Question 2

Software designed to generate unique musical compositions simply by selecting the musical style, instrument, key and tempo is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  ear training 
B)  notation 
C)  computer-aided music 
D)  MIDI

Question 3

The key ingredients necessary to install new software that contains the programs and data are the ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The key ingredients necessary to install new...

Question 4

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 3-3 At the ACME Widget Company the computers have started behaving weirdly. Chris noticed that his directory had some files that he didn't remember putting on his computer. Lesley noticed their computer was beginning to run very slow and Kim realized she was getting replies to emails she had not sent. The owner of the ACME Widget Company has contacted you to see if their company might have a computer security problem. You explain to the owner of ACME Widget Company that malware includes ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  viruses 
B)  spyware 
C)  Trojan horses 
D)  all the above

Question 5

Application software is designed to accomplish ____ tasks.

Accepted Answer

A)  real-world 
B)  computer-centric tasks 
C)  gaming tasks 
D)  only operating systems tasks

Question 6

Software considered utility software is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  Windows 
B)  Word processing 
C)  Spell check 
D)  Setup-Wizards

Question 7

The type of system software designed to help you monitor and configure settings for your computer system equipment is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  settings set 
B)  execution 
C)  utility 
D)  config

Question 8

A shrink wrap license goes into effect as soon as ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  you use it 
B)  you purchase it 
C)  you open it 
D)  you register it

Question 9

3-D graphics software provides a set of tools for creating ____ that represents three-dimensional objects.

Accepted Answer

A)  models 
B)  protypes 
C)  wireframes 
D)  photos

Question 10

When using word processing software to analyze the reading level of your document you should use a ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  thesaurus 
B)  grammar checker 
C)  readability formula 
D)  paragraphy checker

Question 11

A specialized utility program that appears on a computer-based desktop, looks like a control, and might display a snippet of information is a desktop ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A specialized utility program that appears on...

Question 12

A ____ is any software that can automate a task or automatically execute a task.

Accepted Answer

A)  virus 
B)  worm 
C)  Trojan horse 
D)  bot

Question 13

Indicators of pirated software includes all except ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  Marked "academic" from unknown origins 
B)  software that is downloaded 
C)  software manuals are photocopied 
D)  handwritten labels

Question 14

Product activation and registration represent the same function with different names.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 3-1 Sally has been using spreadsheets for sometime on her job. She uses it in making purchasing decisions. Sally is getting a promotion and she has been asked to train James as her replacement. James has never used a spreadsheet. Sally tells James that if he wants the cell reference to automatically change when moved or copied he should use a(n) ____ reference.

Accepted Answer

A)  absolute 
B)  relative 
C)  calculated 
D)  moving

Question 16

When installing software, you should ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  always select the full installation 
B)  always select the custom installation 
C)  always select minimum installation 
D)  select custom when you don't need all the features.

Question 17

A three letter suffix that is appended to a file to indicate the kind of information the file contains is file ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A three letter suffix that is appended...

Question 18

You can usually start application software on most personal computers from the Start menu or a desktop icon.

Accepted Answer