Question 1

What kind of software helps users of all skill levels create web pages that include graphics, video, audio, animation, and other special effects?
A) website management
B) website authoring
C) website publishing
D) website editing

Accepted Answer

Website authoring software is designed to help users create web pages with multimedia elements and special effects, catering to users of all skill levels.

Question 2

Which category of applications allows you to locate a nearby restaurant or check the weather forecast?
A) convenience
B) lifestyle
C) education
D) geography-based

Accepted Answer

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Question 3

Which of the following kinds of software allows users to modify a segment of a video, called a clip?
A) video editing
B) image editing
C) clip management
D) illustration

Accepted Answer

Video editing software is designed specifically for editing and modifying videos, including the ability to select and modify individual clips within a larger video project. Image editing software is used for manipulating still images, while clip management and illustration software do not typically include the necessary tools for video editing.

Question 4

Which of the following increases or decreases how crisp the objects in a photo appear?
A) sharpness
B) crispness
C) brightness
D) contrast

Accepted Answer

Sharpness is the setting that adjusts the clarity and detail of the edges in a photo, making them appear more crisp or less crisp.

Question 5

As shown in the accompanying figure, which of the following kinds of program protects a computer against viruses by identifying and removing any computer viruses found in memory, on storage media, or on incoming files?
A) hoax
B) secure
C) antivirus
D) antispyware

Accepted Answer

The answer of  As shown in the accompanying figure,...

Question 6

Which of the following warns that the computer is infected and needs immediate attention?
A) spyware
B) virus hoax
C) FBI consumer alert
D) web filter

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

Which of the following kinds of players is a program that allows you to view images and animation, listen to audio, and watch video files on your computer?
A) compression
B) entertainment
C) media
D) video

Accepted Answer

A media player is a program that allows you to view images and animation, listen to audio, and watch video files on your computer. Compression, entertainment, and video players do not necessarily have this capability.

Question 8

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?
A) photo editing
B) CBT
C) DTP
D) paint

Accepted Answer

Paint software is specifically designed for drawing and creating graphical images using various on-screen tools such as a pen, brush, and eyedropper. Photo editing software is primarily used for manipulating and enhancing photos, while CBT (computer-based training) and DTP (desktop publishing) software serve different purposes altogether.

Question 9

Which of the following is a utility that detects and protects a computer from unauthorized intrusions?
A) personal firewall
B) antihacker
C) threat neutralizer
D) protection utility

Accepted Answer

A personal firewall is a utility that detects and protects a computer from unauthorized intrusions by monitoring incoming and outgoing network traffic.

Question 10

Designers and graphic artists can print finished publications on a color printer, take them to a professional printer, or post them on the web in a format that can be viewed by those without what kind of software?
A) VSP
B) DTP
C) ISP
D) CAD

Accepted Answer

The answer of Designers and graphic artists can print finished...

Question 11

Which of the following is an example of a photo sharing app?
A) Adobe InDesign
B) Autodesk AutoCAD
C) Adobe Illustrator
D) Instagram

Accepted Answer

Instagram is a popular photo sharing app where users can upload and share their photos with friends and followers. Adobe InDesign, Autodesk AutoCAD, and Adobe Illustrator are not photo sharing apps.

Question 12

Which of the following kinds of software provides the capabilities of paint software and also includes the ability to enhance and modify existing images and pictures?
A) desktop publishing
B) illustration
C) image editing
D) photo management

Accepted Answer

Image editing software provides the capabilities of paint software (like drawing and coloring) and also includes the ability to enhance and modify existing images and pictures, making it the best choice. Desktop publishing software is used for creating documents and layouts, while illustration software is used for creating vector-based graphics. Photo management software is used for organizing and managing photo collections.

Question 13

Which of the following kinds of programs displays an online advertisement in a banner or pop-up window on webpages, email, or other Internet service?
A) spyware
B) phishing
C) adware
D) trojan horse

Accepted Answer

Adware is a type of software that displays online advertisements in a banner or pop-up window on webpages, email, or other internet services. Spyware is a type of software that collects personal information without the user's consent, phishing refers to the act of tricking users into providing personal information, and a trojan horse is a type of malware that appears to be legitimate software but actually contains a harmful payload.

Question 14

What kind of software provides the capabilities of adjusting or enhancing image colors, adding special effects such as shadows and glows, and the like?
A) color library
B) multimedia authoring
C) image editing
D) professional desktop publishing

Accepted Answer

Image editing software provides the capabilities of adjusting or enhancing image colors, adding special effects such as shadows and glows, and the like. Color library software provides a collection of color swatches or palettes for reference and inspiration. Multimedia authoring software is used for creating multimedia projects such as presentations, animations, and interactive applications. Professional desktop publishing software is used for creating and publishing print materials such as magazines, books, and brochures.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

The definition provided is explicitly describing a virus. A hotspot is a network with internet access, a file compression utility is a program used to compress files and folders to save disk space, and a file conversion utility is a program used to convert files from one format to another.

Question 16

Which of the following kinds of software is software that enables professional designers to create sophisticated documents that contain text, graphics, and many colors?
A) CAD
B) DTP
C) CBT
D) WBT

Accepted Answer

DTP (Desktop Publishing) software is specifically designed for creating visually appealing documents such as brochures, magazines, and newsletters with the use of text, graphics, and multiple colors. CAD (Computer-Aided Design) software is used for creating technical illustrations and designs, CBT (Computer-Based Training) software is used for educational purposes, and WBT (Web-Based Training) software is used for delivering training programs over the internet.

Question 17

What kind of application teaches a particular skill?
A) design
B) spreadsheet
C) CAD
D) educational

Accepted Answer

Educational applications are specifically designed to teach particular skills, knowledge or concepts. They may include tools, simulations, games or interactive modules to make the learning process interactive and engaging. Design, spreadsheet and CAD applications may be useful for particular types of skills, but they are not primarily intended for teaching purposes.

Question 18

Which of the following kinds of software is a sophisticated type of application software that assists a professional user in creating engineering, architectural, and scientific designs?
A) DTP
B) CAD
C) CBT
D) WBT

Accepted Answer

CAD (Computer-Aided Design) is a type of application software that assists professional users in creating engineering, architectural, and scientific designs. DTP (Desktop Publishing) is software for creating printed materials, while CBT (Computer-Based Training) and WBT (Web-Based Training) are types of educational software.

Question 19

What kind of software allows users to combine text, graphics, audio, video, and animation into an interactive application?
A) multimedia management
B) multimedia authoring
C) multimedia publishing
D) multimedia editing

Accepted Answer

Multimedia authoring software allows users to combine text, graphics, audio, video, and animation into an interactive application.

Question 20

Which of the following adjusts the difference in appearance between light and dark areas of a photo?
A) sharpness
B) crispness
C) brightness
D) contrast

Accepted Answer

Contrast adjusts the difference in appearance between light and dark areas of a photo. Sharpness and crispness adjust the sharpness and clarity of the photo, while brightness adjusts the overall lightness or darkness of the entire photo.

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

What kind of software helps users of all skill levels create web pages that include graphics, video, audio, animation, and other special effects?

Which category of applications allows you to locate a nearby restaurant or check the weather forecast?

Which of the following kinds of software allows users to modify a segment of a video, called a clip?

Which of the following increases or decreases how crisp the objects in a photo appear?

As shown in the accompanying figure, which of the following kinds of program protects a computer against viruses by identifying and removing any computer viruses found in memory, on storage media, or on incoming files?

Which of the following warns that the computer is infected and needs immediate attention?

Which of the following kinds of players is a program that allows you to view images and animation, listen to audio, and watch video files on your computer?

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?

Which of the following is a utility that detects and protects a computer from unauthorized intrusions?

Designers and graphic artists can print finished publications on a color printer, take them to a professional printer, or post them on the web in a format that can be viewed by those without what kind of software?

Which of the following is an example of a photo sharing app?

Which of the following kinds of software provides the capabilities of paint software and also includes the ability to enhance and modify existing images and pictures?

Which of the following kinds of programs displays an online advertisement in a banner or pop-up window on webpages, email, or other Internet service?

What kind of software provides the capabilities of adjusting or enhancing image colors, adding special effects such as shadows and glows, and the like?

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?

Which of the following kinds of software is software that enables professional designers to create sophisticated documents that contain text, graphics, and many colors?

What kind of application teaches a particular skill?

Which of the following kinds of software is a sophisticated type of application software that assists a professional user in creating engineering, architectural, and scientific designs?

What kind of software allows users to combine text, graphics, audio, video, and animation into an interactive application?

Which of the following adjusts the difference in appearance between light and dark areas of a photo?