Question 1

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?

Accepted Answer

Scanners are used to convert information that exists in visible form into electronic form.An image scanner captures images,photos,text,and artwork that already exist on paper.

Question 2

Styluses are most frequently used in which of the following types of computers?

Accepted Answer

Keyboards are the most often used input devices for desktop and notebook computers,while styluses are the most frequently used input devices for PDAs and tablet PCs.

Question 3

Personal productivity software is actually a type of:

Accepted Answer

Personal productivity software is actually a type of horizontal market software in that it is general enough to be suitable for use in a variety of industries.

Question 4

A screen saver is an example of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Utility software adds functionality to your operating system software.Sometimes it is crucial.A simple example is screen saver software.

Question 5

Which of the following types of utility software can save information if there is a program failure and you are forced to turn off your computer and then back on again?

Accepted Answer

Crash-proof software is utility software that helps you save information if your system crashes and you are forced to turn it off and then back on again.

Question 6

Which of the following categories of personal productivity software helps you design and develop Web sites and pages that you publish on the Web?

Accepted Answer

Web authoring software is specifically designed for creating and publishing websites or web pages. Desktop publishing and presentation software may have some web publishing capabilities, but they are not specifically focused on web development. Personal information management software is not related to web design at all.

Question 7

Which of the following is an example of horizontal market software?

Accepted Answer

Horizontal market software is application software that is general enough to be suitable for use in a variety of industries.Examples of horizontal market software include inventory management,payroll,billing,etc.

Question 8

Which of the following helps one work primarily with numbers,to perform calculations and to create graphs?

Accepted Answer

A spreadsheet software, such as Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets, helps one work primarily with numbers as it allows for calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, as well as more complex functions. It also allows for the creation of graphs and charts to visually represent data. Desktop publishing is used for creating professional-looking documents with text and graphics, web authoring is used for designing and publishing websites, and database management systems are used for organizing and managing large amounts of data.

Question 9

Sasha wants to block e-mails from people or businesses he does not know.What type of software does Sasha need to install on his computer?

Accepted Answer

Spam blocker software is utility software that filters unwanted e-mail from your inbox.Spam is roughly equivalent to unsolicited telephone marketing calls.

Question 10

Which of the following is a pointing device?

Accepted Answer

A trackball is a pointing device that allows a user to move the cursor on a computer screen by rolling the ball with their thumb or fingers.

Question 11

Stefanie is preparing for a class lecture that requires her to create and edit information that will appear in electronic slides.Which of the following categories of personal productivity software is best suited to Stefanie's needs?

Accepted Answer

Presentation software, such as Microsoft PowerPoint, is specifically designed to create and edit electronic slides for lectures or presentations. It allows for easy insertion of text, images, and multimedia elements to enhance the presentation. Spreadsheet software is more suited for organizing and analyzing data, while word processing software is better for creating written documents. Desktop publishing software is typically used for designing and publishing print materials, such as magazines or brochures.

Question 12

The test evaluation committee of a secondary school is planning to buy scanners that can detect the presence or absence of a mark in a predetermined spot on the page.Which of the following types of scanners satisfies this requirement?

Accepted Answer

An optical mark reader is a type of scanner that detects the presence or absence of a mark in a predetermined spot on the page (often used for true/false and multiple choice exam answers).

Question 13

_____ are devices that are used to navigate and select objects on a display screen.

Accepted Answer

Pointing devices are devices that are used to navigate and select objects on a display screen.

Question 14

Greenzone,a utility software,can be used to remove those software from your hard disk that you no longer want.Greenzone is an example of a(n)____.

Accepted Answer

Uninstaller software is utility software that you can use to remove software from your hard disk that you no longer want.

Question 15

If you want to edit photos and remove "red eye" from them,you would choose the _____ category of personal productivity software.

Accepted Answer

The graphics category of personal productivity software is best suited for editing photos and removing "red eye". This software includes tools for image manipulation and enhancement, such as red eye removal, resizing, and color correction.

Question 16

According to the American Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII),what is a group of eight bits called?

Accepted Answer

ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange)is the coding system that most personal computers use to represent,process,and store information.In ASCII,a group of eight bits represents one natural language character and is called a byte.

Question 17

_____ is the little dark rectangle that you use to move the cursor with your finger,often found on notebook computers.

Accepted Answer

Touchpad is the little dark rectangle that you use to move the cursor with your finger,often found on notebook computers.

Question 18

Martin wants to install a software on his computer that would enable him to communicate with others (through e-mail,for instance)effectively.Which of the following is Martin likely to choose?

Accepted Answer

Microsoft Outlook is a software that enables communication through email, calendar management, and task management. It is commonly used for professional communication and is a suitable choice for Martin's requirement. Adobe Photoshop is a photo editing software, Microsoft Word is a word processing software, and Quicken is a personal finance management software, none of which meet Martin's requirement for effective communication.

Question 19

B-Quant,a double-entry bookkeeping software,is created and maintained by a distributed network of engineers,software developers,and users,each making contributions to the source code that is publicly available and free of charge.B-Quant is an example of _____ software.

Accepted Answer

Open-source software is software for which the source code is publicly available and free of charge.Unlike commercial software,open-source software is created and maintained by a distributed network of engineers,software developers,and users,each making contributions to the open-source software.

Question 20

Which of the following helps you develop databases and use the information stored in them?

Accepted Answer

Microsoft Access is specifically designed for creating and managing databases. Word, Photoshop, and Quattro Pro are not designed for this purpose.

Quiz 10: Computer Hardware and Software