Question 1

Financial management software helps plan, schedule, allocate, and control people and resources needed to complete a project according to a schedule.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Maximus Company would like to implement an online sales system without having to buy and maintain the entire infrastructure.Which of the following could Maximus use?

Accepted Answer

A) software as a service 
B) platform as a service 
C) computing services 
D) utility services

Question 3

The scope of the problems and opportunities addressed by a particular organization is called the ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The scope of the problems and opportunities...

Question 4

A unique, one-of-a-kind software developed for a specific application is called off-the-shelf software.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The ability of a computer to handle an increasing number of concurrent users smoothly is called multitasking.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Jay's computer is running very slowly.He loads a program to identify the issues and performs several maintenance functions in order to get his computer to run better.What type of program has helped Jay?

Accepted Answer

A) a utility 
B) a anti-virus program 
C) spyware 
D) hardware management

Question 7

What powerful operating system, originally developed by AT&T for use on minicomputers, now runs on workstations, servers, and mainframe computers?

Accepted Answer

A) z/OS 
B) AIX 
C) UNIX 
D) Linux

Question 8

After a computer system is started, where are portions of the operating system transferred to as they are needed?

Accepted Answer

A) the CPU 
B) the memory 
C) the backup rescue disk 
D) the secondary storage

Question 9

Computer programs are sequences of user instructions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Symbian is the world's most widely used cell phone embedded operating system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

RIM introduced the ____________________ smartphone in 2002.

Accepted Answer

The answer of RIM introduced the ____________________ smartphone in 2002....

Question 12

____________________ describes the program functions to help the user operate the computer systems.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ describes the program functions to help...

Question 13

____________________ software is software that is mass produced by software vendors to address needs that are common across businesses, organizations, or individuals.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ software is software that is mass...

Question 14

The operating system converts a basic user request into the set of detailed instructions that the computer hardware requires, thus acting as an intermediary between the application and the hardware.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

____________________ allows more than one person to use a computer system at the same time.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ allows more than one person to...

Question 16

IDEs and ____________________ kits have given software developers what they need to write software applications for mobile devices.

Accepted Answer

The answer of IDEs and ____________________ kits have given software...

Question 17

What helps individuals, groups, and organizations store useful data (such as a list of tasks to complete or a list of names and addresses), includes an appointment calendar, and provides a place to take notes?

Accepted Answer

A) graphics software 
B) project management software 
C) personal information managers 
D) software suites

Question 18

The ____________________ is software that performs many tasks, including providing a user interface and input/output management.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________________ is software that performs many...

Question 19

What is one advantage that proprietary software has over off-the-shelf software?

Accepted Answer

A) Proprietary software offers better levels of customization through involvement in the development process. 
B) The initial cost of proprietary software is lower. 
C) Proprietary software is likely to meet the basic business needs that are common across organizations. 
D) Proprietary software is likely to be of high quality because many customer firms have tested the software and helped identify its bugs.

Question 20

The operating system establishes a(n) ____________________ procedure that requires users to enter an identification code, such as a user name, and a matching password.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The operating system establishes a(n) ____________________ procedure...

Exam 4: Software: Systems and Application Software

Financial management software helps plan, schedule, allocate, and control people and resources needed to complete a project according to a schedule.

Maximus Company would like to implement an online sales system without having to buy and maintain the entire infrastructure.Which of the following could Maximus use?

The scope of the problems and opportunities addressed by a particular organization is called the ____________________.

A unique, one-of-a-kind software developed for a specific application is called off-the-shelf software.

The ability of a computer to handle an increasing number of concurrent users smoothly is called multitasking.

Jay's computer is running very slowly.He loads a program to identify the issues and performs several maintenance functions in order to get his computer to run better.What type of program has helped Jay?

What powerful operating system, originally developed by AT&T for use on minicomputers, now runs on workstations, servers, and mainframe computers?

After a computer system is started, where are portions of the operating system transferred to as they are needed?

Computer programs are sequences of user instructions.

Symbian is the world's most widely used cell phone embedded operating system.

RIM introduced the ____________________ smartphone in 2002.

____________________ describes the program functions to help the user operate the computer systems.

____________________ software is software that is mass produced by software vendors to address needs that are common across businesses, organizations, or individuals.

The operating system converts a basic user request into the set of detailed instructions that the computer hardware requires, thus acting as an intermediary between the application and the hardware.

____________________ allows more than one person to use a computer system at the same time.

IDEs and ____________________ kits have given software developers what they need to write software applications for mobile devices.

What helps individuals, groups, and organizations store useful data (such as a list of tasks to complete or a list of names and addresses) , includes an appointment calendar, and provides a place to take notes?

The ____________________ is software that performs many tasks, including providing a user interface and input/output management.

What is one advantage that proprietary software has over off-the-shelf software?

The operating system establishes a(n) ____________________ procedure that requires users to enter an identification code, such as a user name, and a matching password.