Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Proprietary software offers better levels of customization because it is developed specifically for an organization, allowing for involvement in the development process to tailor it to specific needs.

Question 2

Essa started her Outlook programs and realizes that she has many e-mails, many of which are from an unknown source that she did not recognize.After talking to a tech support, she was advised to install a utility program.What type of utility program can help Essa?
A)security utilities
B)file-compression utilities
C)spam filtering utilities
D)network and internet utilities

Accepted Answer

Essa needs a spam filtering utility program to help identify and filter out unwanted or suspicious emails from her inbox. Security utilities may provide some level of protection but are not specifically designed for handling unwanted emails. File-compression utilities and network and internet utilities are not relevant to addressing Essa's email issue.

Question 3

What are people usually asked to read and agree to before using commercially available software?
A)a copyright agreement
B)a privacy statement
C)an end-user license agreement
D)a purchase order

Accepted Answer

Users are usually asked to read and agree to an end-user license agreement (EULA) before using commercially available software. The EULA outlines the terms and conditions of the software use, including restrictions, disclaimers, and warranties. Copyright agreements may also be included in the EULA, while privacy statements and purchase orders are usually separate documents.

Question 4

What is TRUE about embedded operating systems?
A)They represent a small, niche market.
B)They are changing the way we interact with many household devices.
C)They are used in a narrow range of applications.
D)They are an extension of the desktop applications.

Accepted Answer

Embedded operating systems are increasingly being used in a wide range of devices such as smart homes, wearables, and medical equipment, which is changing the way we interact with these devices.

Answer: A and C
 While embedded operating systems are used in a variety of applications, they do represent a smaller market compared to desktop operating systems. They are also used in a narrower range of applications compared to desktop operating systems.

Question 5

Which of the following statements is FALSE about mainframe computers?
A)They are often referred to as "Big Iron."
B)They provide the computing and storage capacity to meet massive data processing requirements.
C)They offer users high performance and excellent system availability.
D)They can only run a narrow range of application software.

Accepted Answer

This statement is false. Mainframe computers are capable of running a wide range of application software, including operating systems, programming languages, databases, and other business applications.

Question 6

What operating system, sometimes referred to as "Vista done right," includes improved home networking capabilities?
A)Windows 7
B)Leopard
C)Linux
D)Google OS

Accepted Answer

Windows 7, sometimes referred to as "Vista done right," includes improved home networking capabilities compared to its predecessor, Windows Vista. The other options, Leopard, Linux, and Google OS, do not have the same reputation or focus on home networking capabilities.

Question 7

Which of the following is an operating system for cell phones?
A)iPhone Android
B)Google OS
C)Palm Windows Mobile
D)Symbian

Accepted Answer

Symbian is an operating system designed for mobile devices, particularly smartphones.

Question 8

Kelly is a professional programmer and enjoys being able to look at the source code of the operating system and create applications.She is also able to share her work with her colleagues.What operating system allows this type of manipulation?
A)Windows 7
B)Apple computer
C)Linux
D)network operating

Accepted Answer

The Linux operating system is an open source operating system, which means its source code is freely available for anyone to view, modify, and distribute. This allows programmers like Kelly to manipulate the code and create new applications, as well as share their work with others. Windows 7 and Apple computers are not open source operating systems, and while network operating systems may allow for some manipulation, they typically do not offer the same level of access and control as Linux.

Question 9

What open-source operating system's source code is freely available to everyone?
A)UNIX
B)Snow Leopard
C)Linux
D)Red Hat

Accepted Answer

Linux is an open-source operating system, and its source code is freely available to everyone. UNIX is also open-source, but its source code may not be freely available to everyone due to licensing issues. Snow Leopard is a proprietary operating system developed by Apple, and its source code is not freely available. Red Hat is a commercial Linux distribution, and while its source code may be available, it is not necessarily freely available to everyone.

Question 10

What type of capabilities must an operating system have to allow a user to run more than one application at a time?
A)networking capabilities
B)hardware independence capabilities
C)memory management capabilities
D)multitasking capabilities

Accepted Answer

Multitasking capabilities are necessary for an operating system to allow a user to run more than one application at a time. This means that the OS can allocate CPU time to multiple applications simultaneously, allowing them to run concurrently. Without multitasking capabilities, the user would have to close one application before opening another.

Question 11

Rare-Book International Company recently installed a system that allows its members to browse the company's collection of rare books located all over the world.What is the name of the software that makes this communication possible?
A)off the shelf
B)proprietary
C)middleware
D)utilities

Accepted Answer

Middleware is software that connects different software applications and allows them to communicate with each other. In this case, the rare-book company's collection of books is located all over the world, so middleware software would be necessary to connect the different systems and allow members to browse the collection from one central location. "Off the shelf" and "utilities" are too broad and do not specifically relate to this scenario, and "proprietary" suggests a custom-made software solution which may not be the case.

Question 12

After a computer system is started, where are portions of the operating system transferred to as they are needed?
A)the CPU
B)the memory
C)the backup rescue disk
D)the secondary storage

Accepted Answer

Portions of the operating system are transferred to the computer's memory (RAM) as they are needed in order for them to be accessed quickly by the CPU.

Question 13

What features of the operating system allocate computer resources to make the best use of each system's assets?
A)the file management features
B)the task management features
C)the user interface features
D)the multitasking features

Accepted Answer

Task management features of an operating system are responsible for allocating computer resources efficiently to ensure optimal use of the system's assets.

Question 14

What sphere of influence within an information system supports two or more people who work together to achieve a common goal?
A)personal
B)workgroup
C)enterprise
D)collaboration

Accepted Answer

The workgroup sphere of influence within an information system supports two or more people who work together to achieve a common goal. Personal refers to the individual user, enterprise refers to the overall organization, and collaboration refers to the act of working together but not necessarily within a specific system.

Question 15

Kate clicks an icon on her computer and is able to access the accounting program.What is the name of the interface allowing for such operation?
A)software
B)hardware
C)a graphical user
D)an application

Accepted Answer

A graphical user interface (GUI) allows for the interaction between a user and a software application by presenting visual elements such as icons, menus, and windows to facilitate user input and output.

Question 16

What then-small company developed the early PC-DOS and MS-DOS operating systems?
A)IBM
B)Microsoft
C)Apple
D)SAP

Accepted Answer

The small company that developed the early PC-DOS and MS-DOS operating systems was Microsoft, which was founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen in 1975. These operating systems were the foundation for the development of the first IBM PC in 1981, which helped popularize personal computing.

Question 17

What powerful operating system, originally developed by AT&T for use on minicomputers, now runs on workstations, servers, and mainframe computers?
A)z/OS
B)AIX
C)UNIX
D)Linux

Accepted Answer

UNIX was originally developed by AT&T for use on minicomputers and now runs on workstations, servers, and mainframe computers. z/OS is a mainframe operating system developed by IBM, AIX is a version of UNIX developed by IBM, and Linux is a free and open-source operating system. While these operating systems are also commonly used, they are not the originally developed by AT&T for use on minicomputers.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A utility program helps identify and fix performance issues on a computer. Anti-virus programs are focused on detecting and removing viruses, spyware is concerned with detecting and removing malicious programs, and hardware management tools are used to monitor and optimize hardware components.

Question 19

What displays icons and menus that people use to send commands to the computer system?
A)an operating system
B)a graphical user interface
C)a command-based user interface
D)an application program

Accepted Answer

A graphical user interface (GUI) displays icons and menus that users can click on or interact with to send commands to the computer system. The icons and menus represent various functions and applications that are installed on the system. The GUI is designed to be intuitive and user-friendly, making it easier for people to interact with the computer and perform tasks.

Question 20

Which of the following is an example of a workgroup utility program?
A)software to compress data
B)antivirus software
C)software that monitors team activity to determine levels of participation
D)software that monitors network traffic and server loads

Accepted Answer

Software that monitors team activity to determine levels of participation is an example of a workgroup utility program. This type of software is designed to support communication, collaboration, and teamwork within a workgroup or team. It can help team members track their progress, coordinate their activities, and stay informed about what others are doing. Examples of this type of software include project management tools, team collaboration platforms, and time-tracking software.

Options A, B, and D are not examples of workgroup utility programs. Software to compress data is a general-purpose utility program that can be used by individuals or organizations to reduce the size of files and make them easier to store, transmit or share. Antivirus software is designed to protect against malware and other malicious software that can damage or compromise computer systems. Software that monitors network traffic and server loads is typically used by IT departments or network administrators to monitor and manage the performance of networked systems and infrastructure.

Quiz 4: Software: Systems and Application Software

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

Essa started her Outlook programs and realizes that she has many e-mails, many of which are from an unknown source that she did not recognize.After talking to a tech support, she was advised to install a utility program.What type of utility program can help Essa?

What are people usually asked to read and agree to before using commercially available software?

What is TRUE about embedded operating systems?

Which of the following statements is FALSE about mainframe computers?

What operating system, sometimes referred to as "Vista done right," includes improved home networking capabilities?

Which of the following is an operating system for cell phones?

Kelly is a professional programmer and enjoys being able to look at the source code of the operating system and create applications.She is also able to share her work with her colleagues.What operating system allows this type of manipulation?

What open-source operating system's source code is freely available to everyone?

What type of capabilities must an operating system have to allow a user to run more than one application at a time?

Rare-Book International Company recently installed a system that allows its members to browse the company's collection of rare books located all over the world.What is the name of the software that makes this communication possible?

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

What features of the operating system allocate computer resources to make the best use of each system's assets?

What sphere of influence within an information system supports two or more people who work together to achieve a common goal?

Kate clicks an icon on her computer and is able to access the accounting program.What is the name of the interface allowing for such operation?

What then-small company developed the early PC-DOS and MS-DOS operating systems?

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

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 displays icons and menus that people use to send commands to the computer system?

Which of the following is an example of a workgroup utility program?