Question 1

_____ software is application software that is general enough to be suitable for use in a variety of industries.

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The answer of _____ software is application software that is...

Question 2

An expansion card is a _____ that you insert into the expansion slot on the motherboard and to which you connect a peripheral device.

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A) port 
B) firewall 
C) spyware 
D) circuit board

Question 3

Plotters were the first type of printer that could print with color and render graphics and full-size engineering drawings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following distinguishes an e-book reader from a tablet PC?

Accepted Answer

A) Unlike the tablet PC,the e-book reader has a touchscreen. 
B) A stylus can be used on an e-book reader,but not on a tablet PC. 
C) A tablet PC has a longer battery life than an e-book reader. 
D) An e-book reader is designed to be more readable (than a tablet P
C) in bright light.

Question 5

Personal productivity software is actually a type of:

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A) vertical market software. 
B) horizontal market software. 
C) operating system software. 
D) utility software.

Question 6

A _____ computer is designed to meet the computing needs of hundreds of people in a large business environment.

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Question 7

Sebastian,a student of digital art,is planning to buy a scanner that can capture images,photos,text,and artwork that already exist on paper.Which of the following types of scanners satisfies Sebastian's requirements?

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A) Image scanner 
B) Bar code scanner 
C) Optical mark scanner 
D) Biometric scanner

Question 8

Software is the set of _____ that your hardware executes to carry out a specific task.

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The answer of Software is the set of _____ that...

Question 9

Which of the following allows you to connect as many as 127 devices to a single port on your computer?

Accepted Answer

A) USB port 
B) Bluetooth 
C) Firewall 
D) Firewire port

Question 10

Juan is looking for a personal productivity software than can help him create letters,memos,and other basic documents.Which of the following will best fulfill Juan's requirements?

Accepted Answer

A) Personal finance 
B) Desktop publishing 
C) Word processing 
D) Spreadsheet

Question 11

A _____ is designed to meet the computing needs of several people simultaneously in a small to medium-size business environment.

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Question 12

_____ software handles tasks specific to technology management and coordinates the interaction of all technology devices.

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Question 13

Which of the following creates the output by moving a pen across the surface of a piece of paper?

Accepted Answer

A) Inkjet printer 
B) Plotter 
C) Laser printer 
D) Multifunction printer

Question 14

Anti-spyware software is _____ software that detects and removes spyware and other unwanted software that can track every electronic move you make.

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The answer of Anti-spyware software is _____ software that detects...

Question 15

A _____ computer is the most popular choice for personal computing needs.

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The answer of A _____ computer is the most popular...

Question 16

_____ devices are tools you use to capture information and commands.

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The answer of _____ devices are tools you use to...

Question 17

_____ software can be categorized as either personal productivity software or vertical and horizontal market software.

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The answer of _____ software can be categorized as either...

Question 18

Which of the following offers both a horizontal and vertical system box?

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A) Tablet PC 
B) E-book reader 
C) Smartphone 
D) Desktop computer

Question 19

Which of the following enables you to solve specific problems or perform specific tasks?

Accepted Answer

A) Application software 
B) Operating system software 
C) Utility software 
D) System software

Question 20

Which of the following terms is used to identify the place on your system unit,monitor,or keyboard through which information and instructions flow to and from your computer system?

Accepted Answer

A) Expansion slot 
B) Port 
C) Expansion bus 
D) System bus

Exam 10: Computer Hardware and Software