Deck 3: Computer Software

Question 1

When the amount of random access memory (RAM) required exceeds the amount of RAM available in a system, the operating system moves portions of data or programs from RAM to an external hard drive.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

A computer's operating system is loaded into memory during the eviction process.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Presentation graphics programs can be used to generate Web pages or Web page content.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Systems software consists of _____.

A)the operating system and utility programs that control a computer
B)productivity programs such as Microsoft Office
C)interface programs that allow users to interact with electronic devices
D)only those programs that operate enterprise-class servers

Question 5

Media players are programs designed to play audio and video files streamed from the Internet.

Question 6

Windows Embedded is designed for consumer devices.

Question 7

Shareware is a software program that is given away by the author for others to use free of charge but typically require a small fee if the users choose to use the program regularly.

Question 8

When something is drawn or placed on top of a bitmap image, the pixels in the image are resized, and whatever was beneath the new content lies there till it is deleted.

Question 9

Pages of programs or data are copied from random access memory (RAM) to the virtual memory area of the hard drive.

Question 10

In multiprocessing, processors on a CPU usually work together to complete one job more quickly.

Question 11

Ted is a programmer. He uses a desktop to code applications. The means by which Ted interacts with any program on a computer is called the _____.

A)user interface
B)domain server
C)plug-in
D)bootstrap

Question 12

A computer cannot function without a(n) _____.

A)pointing device
B)application suite
C)operating system
D)optical drive

Question 13

The operating system is loaded into memory during the _____.

A)swap process
B)boot process
C)sole process
D)eviction process

Question 14

Mike creates a graph on his computer using a spreadsheet application. He uses the mouse as the peripheral device with the computer. Which of the following serves as an intermediary between application programs and the computer's hardware that allows Mike to complete his work?

A)Hard drive
B)Buffer
C)Operating system
D)Input device

Question 15

T he core of a computer's operating system is called the _____.

A)boot sector
B)node
C)shell
D)kernel

Question 16

Salma wants to buy a smartphone. She does not have any knowledge about the specifications and types of phones available in the market as this is her first smartphone. The types of operating systems that Salma can choose from are Windows 8, Android, and iOS.

Question 17

Small programs called _____ are used to communicate with peripheral devices, such as monitors, printers, portable storage devices, and keyboards.

A)spreadsheets
B)drivers
C)adapters
D)applets

Question 18

The images in the accompanying figure are all examples of presentation graphics.

Question 19

Microsoft created Windows 1.0, the original version of Windows, in an effort to meet the needs of users frustrated by having to learn and use Disk Operating System (DOS) commands.

Question 20

Microsoft Access is a spreadsheet software.

Question 21

Evan needs to download and print an acknowledgement he has received for an online application form. After the download is completed, the computer gives an option to save and print the document. When Evan clicks the option, the file is placed in a buffer so that the printer can retrieve it. This process is called _____.

A)slicing
B)threading
C)blocking
D)spooling

Question 22

File management programs can also be used to _____.

A)recover deleted files from the recycle bin
B)search for stored files that meet specified criteria
C)duplicate a file so it can be restored at a later date
D)monitor a file on a computer and block suspicious activity

Question 23

Schools or businesses that need to install software on a large number of computers can usually obtain a _____ for the number of users needed.

A)computer license
B)business license
C)network license
D)school license

Question 24

_____ includes any software that is developed and sold for a profit.

A)Commercial software
B)An industry-wide program
C)A freeware program
D)Public domain software

Question 25

_____ built into the Windows operating system can check a hard drive for errors and optimize it.

A)Backup and recovery programs
B)File management utilities
C)Disk management utilities
D)Security programs

Question 26

Mac OS X is based on the _____.

A)LiMaX operating system
B)UNIX operating system
C)Disk operating system
D)FORTRAN operating system

Question 27

In the accompanying figure, box _____ points to the command to change to a new drive.

A)A
B)B
C)C
D)D

Question 28

Which of the following tasks is performed during backup?

A)Making a duplicate copy of only certain selected files
B)Deleting files that are not duplicated
C)Transferring all files in a computer to a remote server
D)Rolling back a system to retrieve files as saved on a previous date

Question 29

If a problem occurs-such as if a program stops functioning or too many programs are open for the amount of memory installed-an operating system notifies the user and tries to correct the problem by _____.

A)closing the offending program
B)deleting all the functions from the offending program
C)minimizing the screen in which the offending program runs
D)allowing only the offending program to run and stopping the other running programs

Question 30

Jane's computer operates on a disk operating system (DOS). Since the interface is difficult to use, she decides to install a new operating system that allows her to use icons and buttons to issue instructions to the computer. Which of the following types of interface should Jane choose?

A)Graphical user interface (GUI)
B)Command-line interface (CLI)
C)Batch interface
D)Text-based user interface

Question 31

Consider the figure given below. When you request a network activity-such as printing a document using a network printer-the application program first passes the job to the _____.

A)desktop operating system
B)network operating system
C)server operating system
D)embedded operating system

Question 32

In the 1980s, _____ was the dominant operating system for personal computers.

A)Windows operating system
B)UNIX operating system
C)Mac operating system
D)Disk operating system

Question 33

The accompanying figure shows a _____.

A)graphical user interface (GUI)
B)batch interface
C)command line interface (CLI)
D)UNIX interface

Question 34

Steve, a graphics designer, uses a dual core system for work. He uses different types of photo editing software that have slowed down the processing speed of his computer. He believes rearranging data on the hard drive will help the computer work faster. Which of the following processes can help improve the computer's efficiency? ​

A)Optimization
B)Virtualization
C)Emulation
D)Segmentation

Question 35

Matthew's computer uses the Windows operating system. He decides to switch to the Linux operating system as the software available for Linux cost relatively lesser than those for Windows. Identify a strong reason for Matthew to switch from Windows to Linux operating system.

A)Linux provides a large selection of peripheral hardware drivers.
B)Linux allows customization of the user interface and control of computers.
C)Operations of Linux are different from those of the Windows operating system.
D)All Windows-based programs will run in Linux.

Question 36

Billy, who is studying Java, wants to learn how to build a mobile application and decides to research online. He finds a code and modifies it. He needs an open platform so that he can download the application on his device and use it for testing. Which of the following mobile operating systems should Billy choose?

A)Android
B)iPhone OS
C)BlackBerry OS
D)HPwebOS

Question 37

Which of the following leads to new software licensing issues?

A) Freeware program ​
B)Cloud computing
C)Public domain software
D)Remote server access

Question 38

Which of the following statements is true of virtual memory?

A)It lets programs run faster than when they use the RAM.
B)It stores some of the program during program execution.
C)It uses the whole of the hard drive as additional RAM.
D)It can store the information saved on it permanently.

Question 39

Charlie uses his personal computer to play games, do his school projects using Microsoft Word, and download information from the Internet. The type of operating system used in Charlie's computer is typically referred to as a(n) _____.

A)desktop operating system
B)network operating system
C)batch operating system
D)embedded operating system

Question 40

On a computer with two or more CPUs, _____ is a technique in which each processor or core works on a different job.

A)parallel processing
B)looped hosting
C)multiprocessing
D)file hosting

Question 41

Encyclopedias, dictionaries, and atlases are examples of _____.

A)infotainment software
B)educational software
C)library software
D)reference software

Question 42

Which of the following is a difference between bitmap images and vector images?

A)Bitmap images use mathematical formulas to represent image content, whereas vector images are created by coloring pixels.
B)Bitmap images cannot be enlarged and still maintain their quality, whereas vector images can be resized and otherwise manipulated without loss of quality.
C)Bitmap images are programmed in terms of numbers, whereas vector images are programmed in terms of characters.
D)Bitmap images are usually named with the extension .XLSX, whereas vector images are named with the extension .VNP.

Question 43

Case 3-2
Application software (apps) includes all the programs that allow you to perform specific tasks or applications on a computer. Individuals and businesses use software to write letters, keep track of finances, participate in videoconferences, watch videos, make business presentations, process orders, access Web-based resources, and many other tasks. In the following questions, identify the tasks of different application software.
Norah has a son who is in grade 2. She wants to host a small birthday party for him and his friends. Although she wants the invites to look attractive and professional, she does not want to spend money on a professional printer. Which of the following software can help Norah?

A)Microsoft Works
B)Serif PagePlus
C)Zoho NoteBook
D)YouSendIt

Question 44

Case 3-2
Application software (apps) includes all the programs that allow you to perform specific tasks or applications on a computer. Individuals and businesses use software to write letters, keep track of finances, participate in videoconferences, watch videos, make business presentations, process orders, access Web-based resources, and many other tasks. In the following questions, identify the tasks of different application software.
Drake is an entrepreneur and his business has a growing client base as well as a growing inventory. He needs to keep track of a good deal of information and be able to search for information quickly. Which of the following software should Drake use?

A)Database software
B)Mastersheet software
C)Presentation software
D)Note taking software

Question 45

Which of the following devices uses application software different from those in desktop computers?

A)Notebook
B)Netbook
C)Mobile phone
D)Laptop

Question 46

Case 3-2
Application software (apps) includes all the programs that allow you to perform specific tasks or applications on a computer. Individuals and businesses use software to write letters, keep track of finances, participate in videoconferences, watch videos, make business presentations, process orders, access Web-based resources, and many other tasks. In the following questions, identify the tasks of different application software.
Patrick needs a specialized program to track his personal expenses, manage stock portfolios, and prepare income taxes. For this purpose, Patrick should purchase _____.

A)database software
B)accounting software
C)personal finance software
D)vector software

Question 47

Sound recorder software is used to capture sound from a microphone and _____ is used to capture sound from a CD.

A)tracing software
B)burning software
C)ripping software
D)authoring software

Question 48

_________ is the process that gets a computer ready to be used and occurs when you power up a computer.

A)Swap process
B)Boot process
C)Sole process
D)Start-up process

Question 49

Case 3-1
All computers require software to operate and perform basic tasks. System software is the software that controls a computer and allows you to use it. Systems software consists of the operating system and utility programs. Many operating systems have been in use since mainframe computers. Identify the facts on each operating system in the following questions.
Joe, a professor, tells his students about an operating system that does not utilize a graphical user interface and does not support modern processors and processing techniques. Which of the following operating systems is Joe talking about?

A) UNIX ​
B)DOS
C)Linux
D)Mac OS

Question 50

Daniel edits an image on his computer using a painting tool. He works on it by coloring the individual pixels in the image. The type of image created by Daniel is a(n) _____.

A)bitmap image
B)vector image
C)analog image
D)radial image

Question 51

Case 3-1
All computers require software to operate and perform basic tasks. System software is the software that controls a computer and allows you to use it. Systems software consists of the operating system and utility programs. Many operating systems have been in use since mainframe computers. Identify the facts on each operating system in the following questions.
Joe is using the Command Prompt window to perform some tasks on his computer. Joe is most likely using remnants of the _____.

A)UNIX operating system
B)Android operating system
C)Symbian operating system
D)Haiku operating system

Question 52

Lee is a technical support executive in a product-based software company. On a day when Lee is working from home, he gets a call from a customer about an issue with an application. Lee takes the concerned system's IP address, username, and password and asks the customer to stay connected to the Internet. Which of the following software will help Lee to link to the customer's computer to solve the issue?

A)Remote access software
B)Project management software
C)Note taking software
D)Desktop publishing software

Question 53

Keith is a beginner in programming and wants to develop an application that will be useful for home security. He finds a list of software readily available in the market and wishes to code an advanced program. He searches online for relevant programs that can be modified and shared with others legally and free of cost. Which of the following types of software should Keith look for on the Web?

A)Commercial software
B)Proprietary software
C)Cloud based software
D)Public domain software

Question 54

​ Slingbox is an example of _____.

A)remote access software
B)project management software
C)note-taking software
D)desktop publishing software

Question 55

Derick is working on his desktop where one program runs music, another runs video, and the others are used to browse the Internet with multiple windows open. This ability of the computer's operating system to have more than one program open at a time is called _________.

A)multitasking
B)optimizing
C)bi-programming
D)augmenting

Question 56

Case 3-1
All computers require software to operate and perform basic tasks. System software is the software that controls a computer and allows you to use it. Systems software consists of the operating system and utility programs. Many operating systems have been in use since mainframe computers. Identify the facts on each operating system in the following questions.
Joe is a professor at BuildTree University. During a lecture on computer software, he tells his students that AT&T Bell Laboratories developed an operating system in the late 1960s for midrange servers that could support a variety of devices from different manufacturers. Which of the following operating systems is Joe talking about?

A)UNIX
B)DOS
C)Linux
D)Mac OS

Question 57

Which of the following is a disadvantage of cloud software?

A)Edits stored locally on a computer when a user is offline cannot be synchronized with the documents stored on the cloud servers when online.
B)Cloud software cannot be delivered on demand to a user in a location other than where it was installed.
C)Documents created using cloud software are stored online but cannot be accessed via any Internet-enabled device.
D)Cloud software and data cannot be accessed without Internet connection

Question 58

Samuel downloads a program that is free of charge from the Internet, which he cannot share with others for evaluation purposes. After using the program for 30 days, he gets a notification asking him to pay a small fee to continue using the program. Samuel has downloaded a _____.

A)malware program
B)shareware program
C)freeware program
D)grayware program

Question 59

Case 3-2
Application software (apps) includes all the programs that allow you to perform specific tasks or applications on a computer. Individuals and businesses use software to write letters, keep track of finances, participate in videoconferences, watch videos, make business presentations, process orders, access Web-based resources, and many other tasks. In the following questions, identify the tasks of different application software.
Michelle wants an application program that can use formulas to perform calculations and organize numbers and values into rows and columns. Identify the application program that Michelle should choose.

A)Word processing program
B)Spreadsheet program
C)Presentation software
D)Note taking software

Question 60

Which of the following is a difference between installed software and cloud software?

A)Installed software must be installed on a device before it is run, whereas cloud software is run directly from the Internet.
B)Installed software is run directly from the Internet, whereas cloud software is preinstalled on the device.
C)Changes can be made to an installed software only when the device is offline, whereas changes can be made to a cloud software only when the device is online.
D)Offline edits made to an installed software cannot be stored in the computer, whereas offline edits made to a cloud software is stored in a network.

Question 61

​ Apache OpenOffice is an example of _________.

A)Graphics software
B)Word processing software
C)Virtualization software
D)DVD authoring software

Question 62

The operating system that introduced the Aero interface and the Sidebar feature was _________.

A)Windows Vista
B)Windows XP
C)Windows 98
D.  Windows 3.1

Question 63

What is the concept behind open source software? What are its pros and cons?

Question 64

Operating systems based on UNIX are sometimes referred to as _________.

A)UNIX consortium
B)UNIX flavors
C)UNIX clusters
D)UNIX assembly

Question 65

_________ are designed to be used with smartphones and other mobile devices.

A)Mobile operating systems
B)Smart operating systems
C)IBM mainframes
D)Personal operating systems

Question 66

The accompanying figure shows the _________ operating system.

 
​A)Mac OS
B)DOS
C)Windows
D)Batch

Question 67

_________ are the operating systems built into consumer kiosks, cash registers, cars, and other devices.

A)Embedded operating systems
B)Personal operating systems
C)Smart operating systems
D)Host operating systems

Question 68

Name the three most recent versions of the Windows operating system for personal computers, and briefly describe how each of them are different from their predecessor.

Question 69

Software that is run directly from the Internet as cloud software is also referred to as _________.

A)External service software
B)Installed software
C)Web-based software
D)Utility software

Question 70

_________ are designed to eliminate the disadvantage of not being able to access cloud software and data without an Internet connection.

A)Management agents
B)Software agents
C)Installed software
D . Virtualization software

Question 71

A(n) _________ is a digital representation of an image, such as a digital photo, clip art, a scanned drawing, or an original image created using a software program.

A)graphic
B)animation
C)video
D)audio

Question 72

_________ refers to any application that contains more than one type of media but usually means audio and video content.

A)Teleportation
B)Digital packet radio
C)Demultiplexer
D)Multimedia

Question 73

_________ includes all the programs that allow you to perform specific tasks on a computer.

A)Task manager
B)Application software
C)Utility manager
D)Device driver

Question 74

Name and briefly describe the four main kinds of programs found in a typical office suite.

Question 75

_________ is a technique where the CPUs or cores usually work together to complete one job more quickly.

A)Parallel processing
B)Buffering
C)Streaming
D)Logical processing