Question 1

Which operating system is open source and available as distros, such as Ubuntu and Mint?

Accepted Answer

A)  Linux 
B)  Windows Mobile 
C)  Microsoft Windows 
D)  iOS

Question 2

Activities called ___________ involve the microprocessor receiving commands as software carries out tasks and while input arrives from the keyboard, mouse, and other devices.

Accepted Answer

A)  kernels 
B)  processes 
C)  forks 
D)  scanners

Question 3

On an iOS device, making unauthorized changes to the device's software is called a(n) ____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of On an iOS device, making unauthorized changes...

Question 4

Once loaded into RAM, the __________ provides essential operating system services, such as memory management and file access.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Once loaded into RAM, the __________ provides...

Question 5

Instead of running program files that are stored locally, the code for _______ applications is downloaded along with HTML pages and is executed client-side by the browser.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Instead of running program files that are...

Question 6

Two of the most common open source and free software licenses are ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  BSD (Berkeley Software Distribution) and GPL (General Public License) 
B)  EULA (end-user license agreement) and VoIP 
C)  EULA and GPL 
D)  None of the above

Question 7

Database software stores data as a series of records, which are composed of _________ that hold data.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Database software stores data as a series...

Question 8

In the context of office suites, the term ___________ refers to a component, such as a word processing program.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the context of office suites, the...

Question 9

To install software on a Mac, download the application, open the DMG file from the Downloads folder and then drag the .APP file to your ____________ folder.

Accepted Answer

The answer of To install software on a Mac, download...

Question 10

Which of the following features is unique to macOS?

Accepted Answer

A)  User interface 
B)  Multitasking 
C)  Resource forks 
D)  GUI (graphical user interface)

Question 11

Downloads of Mac software are ordinarily supplied as a(n) _______ package.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Downloads of Mac software are ordinarily supplied...

Question 12

Which of the following would be classified as productivity software?

Accepted Answer

A)  Microsoft Office 
B)  Google Docs 
C)  iWork 
D)  All of the above

Question 13

What are the main software categories?

Accepted Answer

A)  System, open source, and development 
B)  Application, shareware, and system 
C)  System, development, and application 
D)  Demoware, system, development

Question 14

A ___________ app is designed for a handheld device, such as a smartphone, tablet computer, or enhanced media player.

Accepted Answer

A)  local 
B)  Web 
C)  portable 
D)  mobile

Question 15

Which of the following would be considered essential software for both laptop computers and tablet computers?

Accepted Answer

A)  Word processor 
B)  VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) client 
C)  Office suite 
D)  Browser

Question 16

The term service pack usually applies to operating system updates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

On an Android device, a third-party file manager utility is required to manipulate files.

Accepted Answer