Chapter 3 Software Verified Test Bank

File: Chapter 03 Software

True-False Questions

[QUESTION]

1. The purpose of an operating system is to manage the flow of data between hardware components and allow the user to communicate with the computer.

Difficulty: 1 Easy

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2. The older 64-bit operating systems can only handle 4 GB of RAM.

Difficulty: 3 Hard

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3. Mac OS has the largest market share for personal computers.

Difficulty: 1 Easy

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4. Ubuntu makes a free distribution of Linux that offers a friendly interface for desktop computers.

Difficulty: 2 Medium

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5. Medium to large businesses, or those with large data-storage needs, are more likely to use Microsoft SQL Server or Oracle as their DBMS.

Difficulty: 3 Hard

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6. Many employees use Microsoft Outlook as their PIM software, which allows them to manage their contacts, create appointments, and send email.

Difficulty: 2 Medium

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7. Since the NTFS file system enjoys more widespread compatibility with other operating systems, it is often used on removable devices such SD cards and USB flash drives.

Difficulty: 3 Hard

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8. An EULA usually takes the form of an electronic notification that appears when installing software. The user then has a choice to accept or decline the terms of this agreement.

Difficulty: 2 Medium

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9. 3D modeling software is typically used by professional artists and animators who need to create three-dimensional graphics and characters for advertisements, video games, cartoons, and movies.

Difficulty: 1 Easy

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10. While software updates fix security vulnerabilities in software, they rarely address software errors or needed improvements.

Difficulty: 3 Hard

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11. The process of converting algorithms into an actual computer program is known as flowcharting.

Difficulty: 2 Medium

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12. The operating system must be loaded before any other software during a computer’s boot process.

Difficulty: 2 Medium

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13. Windows 8 can run mobile-style apps in the area known as the "desktop," whereas traditional Windows software runs in the area known as the "Start screen."

Difficulty: 2 Medium

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14. Antivirus, encryption, and file compression software are all examples of utilities.

Difficulty: 2 Medium

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15. The software that allows you to run a virtual machine is usually referred to as virtual reality software.

Difficulty: 2 Medium

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16. Dividing a hard drive into multiple sections is known as partitioning.

Difficulty: 2 Medium

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17. When a folder is located inside another folder, it is referred to as a file.

Difficulty: 1 Easy

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18. When files are located on a drive without being inside any folder, they are often said to be in the root directory of that drive.

Difficulty: 2 Medium

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19. A file path is a complete address that describes the exact location of a file.

Difficulty: 2 Medium

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20. "FinalEssay", "Birthday2014", and "Attachment_3" are all examples of file extensions.

Difficulty: 3 Hard

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21. In order to make a second copy of a file, you would first use the "cut" command followed by the "paste" command.

Difficulty: 1 Easy

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22. After software is acquired, it must typically be installed before it can be used.

Difficulty: 1 Easy

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23. With the subscription model of software licensing, companies pay for software solely during the time an employee is actively using it.

Difficulty: 2 Medium

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24. Tax preparation software allows individuals to prepare their income taxes and file electronically (e-file) with the IRS.

Difficulty: 1 Easy

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25. In Windows, files are managed with a tool known as Finder. On a Mac, that tool is known as Explorer.

Difficulty: 3 Hard

Multiple Choice Questions

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26. Computers that have the same operating system are said to be _________ with each other because they can support the same software.

A. distributed

B. compatible

C. formatted

D. extensible

Difficulty: 1 Easy

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27. Modern operating systems have a _________, allowing users to communicate via graphical elements on the screen.

A. GUI

B. command-line interface

C. CAD

D. flowchart

Difficulty: 2 Medium

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28. Operating systems communicate with most hardware components using:

A. a file hierarchy

B. encryption

C. widgets

D. device drivers

Difficulty: 2 Medium

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29. _________ is an open source operating system with hundreds of distributions that are available commercially or as a free download.

A. Windows RT

B. Unix

C. Mac OS

D. Linux

Difficulty: 2 Medium

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30. Which of the following operating systems is NOT likely to be running on a server?

A. Windows server

B. Unix

C. iOS

D. Linux

Difficulty: 2 Medium

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31. With the _________ operating system, you will be fully immersed in Google’s ecosystem of apps and services.

A. Chrome

B. Mac

C. Windows

D. Unix

Difficulty: 1 Easy

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32. Although Google owns _________ and manages the Google Play Store for apps, they allow any manufacturer to use and modify this operating system for their devices.

A. iOS

B. Android

C. Linux

D. Blackberry

Difficulty: 1 Easy

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33. _________ can run mobile-style apps in the area known as the Start screen, while running traditional software in the more familiar desktop.

A. OS X Mavericks

B. OS X Mountain Lion

C. Windows 7

D. Windows 8

Difficulty: 1 Easy

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34. _________ software refers to any software that is created for the operation, maintenance, and security of a computer.

A. Application

B. System

C. PIM

D. Virtualization

Difficulty: 2 Medium

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35. The ability to run multiple programs at the same time is known as:

A. partitioning

B. formatting

C. defragmenting

D. multitasking

Difficulty: 2 Medium

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36. A(n) _________ on Android provides automatically-updating information without the need to open an app.

A. GUI

B. icon

C. widget

D. live tile

Difficulty: 2 Medium

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37. _________, which dates back to 1969, runs many of the world’s most powerful servers.

A. Windows RT

B. Unix

C. Mac OS

D. Linux

Difficulty: 2 Medium

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38. Collectively, all malicious programs are referred to as:

A. vectors

B. malware

C. suites

D. bugs

Difficulty: 2 Medium

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39. A software-based _________ is dedicated to examining and blocking Internet traffic.

A. algorithm

B. IDE

C. virtual machine

D. firewall

Difficulty: 2 Medium

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40. _________ is the process of scrambling your data or storage devices to make them unreadable by anyone who doesn’t have the proper key.

A. Encryption

B. Formatting

C. Virtualization

D. Partitioning

Difficulty: 2 Medium

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41. A(n) _________ is a special environment that allows you to run an operating system on top of another operating system.

A. firewall

B. virtual machine

C. IDE

D. SDLC

Difficulty: 2 Medium

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42. Many users choose to _________ several files into one ZIP file for the sake of easy transport, especially when attaching them to an email message.

A. encrypt

B. format

C. compress

D. defragment

Difficulty: 2 Medium

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43. A _________ is a copy of one or more files (or entire storage devices) that is made in case the originals become lost or damaged.

A. path

B. file system

C. firewall

D. backup

Difficulty: 1 Easy

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44. The purpose of _________ software is to keep you, your computer, and your personal information safe from a variety of threats.

A. application

B. security

C. virtual

D. SDLC

Difficulty: 1 Easy

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45. _________ utilities allow parents to set a variety of limits on their children’s Internet usage.

A. Defragmentation

B. Firewall

C. Encryption

D. Parental control

Difficulty: 1 Easy

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46. Preparing a storage device for use by an operating system is known as:

A. formatting

B. compiling

C. installing

D. coding

Difficulty: 2 Medium

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47. Operating systems typically contain a disk _________ or optimization utility, which will reorganize files and fragments to place related ones nearer to each other.

A. formatting

B. defragmentation

C. cleanup

D. compression

Difficulty: 2 Medium

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48. If you want to clear an operating system's temporary files for storage, performance, or privacy reasons, you should run a disk _________ utility.

A. formatting

B. defragmentation

C. cleanup

D. compression

Difficulty: 2 Medium

[QUESTION]

49. _________ backup providers are companies which provide utility software that creates automated backups to an online account.

A. Cloud

B. Virtual

C. Open source

D. Media

Difficulty: 2 Medium

[QUESTION]

50. Which of the following is an example of password management software?

A. Carbonite

B. TrueCrypt

C. VirtualBox

D. LastPass

Difficulty: 3 Hard

[QUESTION]

51. Which of the following is an example of a cloud-based backup utility?

A. Carbonite

B. TrueCrypt

C. VMware

D. LastPass

Difficulty: 3 Hard

[QUESTION]

52. The most fundamental components of storage that users interact with are the:

A. widgets

B. icons

C. programs

D. files

Difficulty: 2 Medium

[QUESTION]

53. A(n) _________ is a graphical representation of a file, folder, or drive.

A. widget

B. path

C. icon

D. directory

Difficulty: 1 Easy

[QUESTION]

54. The _________ is a temporary location for things that are being moved or copied.

A. clipboard

B. path

C. library

D. directory

Difficulty: 2 Medium

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55. When you no longer need a file or a folder you can use the _________ command to remove it from your drive.

A. cleanup

B. delete

C. install

D. backup

Difficulty: 1 Easy

[QUESTION]

56. Federal _________ law gives software creators a variety of rights and privileges over their creative work.

A. copyright

B. license

C. SDLC

D. EULA

Difficulty: 1 Easy

[QUESTION]

57. A _________ license allows companies to install the software on multiple (or all) the machines that they own.

A. freeware

B. shareware

C. volume

D. subscription

Difficulty: 2 Medium

[QUESTION]

58. One of the most famous _________ licenses is GPL, which ensures that a particular program remains free to distribute and allows its code to be examined and modified by anyone.

A. open source

B. shareware

C. system

D. EULA

Difficulty: 2 Medium

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59. A software _________ is a contract from the software creator that specifies the rules for using this software.

A. copyright

B. algorithm

C. subscription

D. license

Difficulty: 2 Medium

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60. To keep using _________ after the trial period, you must purchase a full version or a code that can be entered into the software.

A. freeware

B. shareware

C. volume licenses

D. open source software

Difficulty: 2 Medium

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61. _________ is software that is completely free to use without any specified time restrictions.

A. Freeware

B. Shareware

C. Subscription software

D. Open source software

Difficulty: 1 Easy

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62. _________ applications allow you to play games, edit documents, and even create basic drawings without leaving your web browser.

A. Virtual

B. Shareware

C. Web-based

D. Open source

Difficulty: 1 Easy

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63. Often times, several office programs are bundled as a unit known as an office:

A. utility

B. IDE

C. license

D. suite

Difficulty: 1 Easy

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64. Which of the following is an example of spreadsheet software?

A. Excel

B. Word

C. Access

D. PowerPoint

Difficulty: 1 Easy

[QUESTION]

65. Which of the following is an example of accounting software for businesses?

A. Access

B. Mint

C. QuickBooks

D. GIMP

Difficulty: 2 Medium

[QUESTION]

66. Which of the following Adobe products would be the best choice for editing bitmap images?

A. Illustrator

B. Photoshop

C. Premiere

D. Dreamweaver

Difficulty: 2 Medium

[QUESTION]

67. Large organizations use _________ systems because they bring together many types of business functions into one software solution.

A. ERP

B. SDLC

C. IDE

D. CAD

Difficulty: 2 Medium

[QUESTION]

68. _________ software, which is made for the user, allows individuals to complete a variety of work and school-related tasks.

A. Application

B. System

C. Utility

D. Virtual

Difficulty: 2 Medium

[QUESTION]

69. Programs that are based on _________ graphics record your images on a pixel by pixel basis and will typically save files in formats such as JPG, GIF, and PNG.

A. PIM

B. 3D

C. bitmap

D. vector

Difficulty: 2 Medium

[QUESTION]

70. Programs that are based on _________ graphics rely on mathematics to generate and manipulate a variety of shapes.

A. compressed

B. compiled

C. bitmap

D. vector

Difficulty: 2 Medium

[QUESTION]

71. _________ software provides tools for creating and editing all kinds of text-based documents such as letters, resumes, and reports.

A. Word processing

B. Spreadsheet

C. DBMS

D. Presentation

Difficulty: 1 Easy

[QUESTION]

72. _________ software is used for entering, calculating, and analyzing sets of numbers.

A. Word processing

B. Spreadsheet

C. DBMS

D. Presentation

Difficulty: 2 Medium

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73. _________ software is used to create and manage complex databases.

A. Word processing

B. Spreadsheet

C. DBMS

D. Presentation

Difficulty: 2 Medium

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74. _________ software enables users to create electronic slideshows that are used to present information.

A. Word processing

B. Spreadsheet

C. DBMS

D. Presentation

Difficulty: 1 Easy

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75. Simply put, a computer _________ is an organized method for storing and retrieving information such as customers, employees, inventory, and sales records.

A. algorithm

B. database

C. CAD

D. spreadsheet

Difficulty: 2 Medium

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76. _________ players refer to applications that allow you to listen to music and play videos.

A. Vector

B. Virtual

C. File

D. Media

Difficulty: 1 Easy

[QUESTION]

77. _________ software aids architects, engineers, and many others who need to create a digital model of an object.

A. CAD

B. Graphics editing

C. ERP

D. Video editing

Difficulty: 2 Medium

[QUESTION]

78. Which of the following is an example of desktop publishing software?

A. Adobe Premiere

B. Adobe InDesign

C. Apple Final Cut Pro

D. iWork Keynote

Difficulty: 3 Hard

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79. Which of the following is an example of audio editing and production software?

A. Pro Tools

B. Maya

C. Dreamweaver

D. AutoCAD

Difficulty: 3 Hard

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80. Which of the following is an example of web development software?

A. Pro Tools

B. Premiere

C. Dreamweaver

D. InDesign

Difficulty: 3 Hard

[QUESTION]

81. Which of the following is an example of video editing software?

A. Pro Tools

B. Final Cut Pro

C. Audacity

D. Visual Studio

Difficulty: 3 Hard

[QUESTION]

82. _________ allows humans to experience immersive, realistic environments that are simulated by computers, usually with the aid of special headsets.

A. 3D modeling software

B. Integrated development environment

C. Computer-aided design

D. Virtual reality

Difficulty: 2 Medium

[QUESTION]

83. _________ software is created for a specific industry such as health care or insurance.

A. Vertical market

B. CRM

C. IDE

D. SDLC

Difficulty: 2 Medium

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84. _________ software allows managers to create and track a sophisticated plan in order to achieve a variety of goals.

A. Project management

B. CRM

C. CAD

D. Virtualization

Difficulty: 2 Medium

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85. Some ERP systems integrate _________ capabilities that allow sales departments to manage call centers, support customers, and keep track of sales commissions.

A. project management

B. CRM

C. IDE

D. vertical market

Difficulty: 2 Medium

[QUESTION]

86. Which of the following is an example of presentation software?

A. Excel

B. Word

C. Access

D. PowerPoint

Difficulty: 1 Easy

[QUESTION]

87. Which of the following is an example of word processing software?

A. Excel

B. Word

C. Access

D. PowerPoint

Difficulty: 1 Easy

[QUESTION]

88. The series of steps that describe exactly what each portion of a program is supposed to do is known as a(n):

A. compiler

B. algorithm

C. IDE

D. partition

Difficulty: 3 Hard

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89. Software companies will often release a(n) _________ version to a limited audience that will test it on their systems. Programmers can then collect information from these users about any errors that were encountered.

A. bug

B. SDLC

C. IDE

D. beta

Difficulty: 2 Medium

[QUESTION]

90. A(n) _________ is just another name for an error in a program.

A. bug

B. virus

C. algorithm

D. widget

Difficulty: 2 Medium

[QUESTION]

91. Once a computer program is compiled, the IDE will produce a(n) _________ file that can be run by the operating system on a user’s computer.

A. beta

B. executable

C. alpha

D. algorithm

Difficulty: 2 Medium

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92. The _________ is a program that translates a specific programming language into a machine language that can be processed by the CPU.

A. installer

B. executable

C. coder

D. compiler

Difficulty: 2 Medium

[QUESTION]

93. Many programmers today use a(n) _________, which is software that helps them build their computer programs.

A. EULA

B. CAD

C. SDLC

D. IDE

Difficulty: 2 Medium

[QUESTION]

94. Which of the following is NOT a popular computer programming language?

A. C++

B. Xero

C. Visual Basic

D. Java

Difficulty: 3 Hard

[QUESTION]

95. To create successful software, computer programmers go through a series of steps known as the:

A. EULA

B. ERP

C. IDE

D. SDLC

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Short Answer Questions

[QUESTION]

96. What is file compression? What are the two reasons why an individual might choose to compress files? What are two of the most popular compressed file types?

Difficulty: 3 Hard

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97. List and define the typical components of a file hierarchy.

Difficulty: 3 Hard

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98. Briefly describe the various stages of the software development life cycle (SDLC).

Difficulty: 3 Hard

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99. Briefly describe four reasons why many companies decide to offer their software or apps for free.

Difficulty: 3 Hard

[QUESTION]

100. Individuals who purchase a Mac cite some key advantages of owning these types of computers. List and briefly describe these advantages.

Difficulty: 3 Hard