Deck 3: Software: Tools for Productivity and Creativity

Question 1

Menus and icons representing frequently used options and commands are displayed across the top of a \ the display window in an area known as the __________.

A) taskbar
B) toolbar
C) function bar
D) desktop

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Keys found on the top or the left of the keyboard that are used to execute commands specific to the software being used are called __________.

A) macros
B) function keys
C) templates
D) arrows

Answer 2

B

Question 3

A single keystroke or command,or a series of keystrokes or commands used to automatically issue a longer,predetermined series of keystrokes or commands is called a __________.

A) template
B) wizard
C) cursor
D) macro

Answer 3

D

Question 4

A __________ is a named collection of data or a program that exists in a computer's secondary storage.

A) utility
B) driver
C) buffer
D) file

Question 5

What is the principal component of system software in any computing system?

A) device driver
B) application software
C) utility program
D) operating system

Question 6

The GUI function that provides a small box explaining an icon's purpose when the mouse pointer is rolled over the icon is called a(n)__________.

A) menu
B) option
C) rollover
D) pop-up menu

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a basic component of system software?

A) operating system
B) device driver
C) utility program
D) human-computer interaction

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a type of menu?

A) drop-down
B) fly-out
C) push-up
D) pop-up

Question 9

Small pictures that are used with GUIs to represent programs,data files,or procedures are called __________.

A) icons
B) menus
C) desktops
D) frames

Question 10

Which of the following tasks is NOT performed by an operating system?

A) file management
B) task management
C) security management
D) word processing

Question 11

If a user restarts a computer that is already turned on,it is referred to as a __________.

A) cold boot
B) warm boot
C) load boot
D) quick boot

Question 12

The user-controllable display screen that allows users to communicate with the computer is the __________.

A) window
B) frame
C) desktop
D) user interface

Question 13

The process of loading an operating system into a computer's memory is called __________.

A) formatting
B) booting
C) time-sharing
D) multiprogramming

Question 14

What are the two types of software?

A) application and design
B) system and design
C) design and graphics
D) system and application

Question 15

User-interface features use _________ to facilitate a person's interaction with the computer.

A) graphics
B) systems software
C) application software
D) utilities

Question 16

If a user turns on a computer that is currently turned off,it is referred to as a __________.

A) cold boot
B) warm boot
C) load boot
D) quick boot

Question 17

The basic component of system software that plays a supporting role-performing tasks related to the control,allocation,and maintenance of computer resources-is a(n)__________.

A) operating system
B) utility program
C) device driver
D) application server

Question 18

The basic component of system software that controls peripherals is called a(n)__________.

A) device driver
B) application server
C) language translator
D) utility program

Question 19

The basic operations of a computer are managed by the __________.

A) operating system
B) device drivers
C) utility programs
D) application software

Question 20

Software that allows the application software to interact with the computer is called __________.

A) device driver
B) application software
C) system software
D) utility program

Question 21

Users can pay a fee to have _________ software written to meet their needs.

A) custom
B) public-domain
C) free
D) shared

Question 22

With a GUI,files and application programs can be viewed within rectangular areas of the display screen called __________.

A) windows
B) desktops
C) taskbars
D) title bars

Question 23

Which of these is not a common mobile (smartphone)operating system?

A) iOS
B) Android
C) Windows
D) DOS

Question 24

Data files are processed by _________ files.

A) workbook
B) program
C) document
D) extension

Question 25

Which of these operating systems is commonly used on mainframes,workstations,and servers?

A) OS X
B) Windows
C) Unix
D) DOS

Question 26

Data from another source that is converted into a format compatible with the program in which the user is currently working is called __________.

A) exporting
B) importing
C) saving
D) downloading

Question 27

Which of the following is NOT copyrighted?

A) public domain software
B) rentalware
C) freeware
D) shareware

Question 28

An instruction book or program that takes users through a prescribed series of steps to learn how to use a program is called (a)________.

A) help file
B) tutorial
C) productivity software
D) groupware

Question 29

Applications that are currently running within Microsoft Windows 7 are displayed at the bottom of the screen in an area called the __________.

A) taskbar
B) title bar
C) toolbar
D) desktop

Question 30

Copyrighted software that is distributed free of charge is called __________.

A) public-domain software
B) shareware
C) freeware
D) groupware

Question 31

What is the particular type of processor model and operating system on which a computer is based called?

A) platform
B) area
C) microcomputer
D) minicomputer

Question 32

Productivity software includes all of these except __________.

A) word processors
B) spreadsheet programs
C) database management programs
D) tutorials

Question 33

A guide or reference manual that provides users with a narrative and graphical description of a program is called (a)_________.

A) documentation
B) tutorial
C) report
D) file

Question 34

Which of these operating systems runs only on Apple Macintosh computers?

A) Windows
B) Unix
C) Mac OS
D) DOS

Question 35

Which of the following is NOT distributed free of charge?

A) public domain software
B) custom software
C) freeware
D) shareware

Question 36

Which of these is the most common operating system for desktop and portable computers?

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

Question 37

Software that is not protected by copyright and may be duplicated by anyone is called __________.

A) shareware
B) public-domain software
C) freeware
D) groupware

Question 38

_________ software is copyrighted,mass-produced software that is offered for sale in stores or on the web to a variety of users.

A) Custom
B) Packaged
C) Public-domain
D) System

Question 39

When a contract is signed by a software purchaser agreeing not to make copies of the software for resale or giving away,the purchaser is signing a(n)_________.

A) copyright
B) software license
C) pact
D) memorandum

Question 40

Which of these is the original system produced by Microsoft?

A) Windows
B) Unix
C) Linux
D) DOS

Question 41

The place in a spreadsheet where a row and a column intersect is called a(n)__________.

A) range
B) cell
C) workbook
D) address

Question 42

The ________ is a movable symbol on the display screen that shows where the user may next enter data or commands.

A) macro
B) cursor
C) radio button
D) scroller

Question 43

Altering the content in a document is called __________.

A) editing
B) formatting
C) templating
D) scrolling

Question 44

Which of these is not a type of data file?

A) document
B) utility
C) workbook
D) database

Question 45

Software that allows the user to create,edit,format,print,and store text material such as term papers and reports is called ___________.

A) spreadsheet
B) database
C) word processing
D) presentation

Question 46

Electronic spreadsheets are used to create _________ files,which usually are collections of numerical data such as budgets or schedules.

A) document
B) worksheet
C) database
D) documentation

Question 47

Which feature highlights mistakes such as wordiness,incomplete sentences,and awkward phrases?

A) thesaurus
B) spelling checker
C) grammar checker
D) template

Question 48

What are forms called that contain formats and formulas custom-designed for particular kinds of spreadsheets?

A) manuals
B) macros
C) workbooks
D) templates

Question 49

In a spreadsheet,what are the built-in formulas?

A) macros
B) functions
C) templates
D) wizards

Question 50

A grammar checker will identify all these errors except __________.

A) sentence fragments
B) wordiness
C) formatting inconsistencies
D) awkward phrases

Question 51

What spreadsheet feature allows the user to see how changing one or more numbers changes the outcome of calculations?

A) what-if analysis
B) template
C) macro
D) worksheet

Question 52

A number or date entered into a cell of a spreadsheet is called a __________.

A) label
B) heading
C) formula
D) value

Question 53

When users determine the appearance of a document,such as the font and the margin setting,they are _________ the document.

A) editing
B) templating
C) formatting
D) tracking

Question 54

Transforming data into a format that can be used in another program and then transmitting it is called __________.

A) exporting
B) importing
C) saving
D) uploading

Question 55

The position of a cell,indicated by its row and column,within a spreadsheet is called a cell __________.

A) area
B) range
C) address
D) location

Question 56

Moving quickly upward,downward,or sideways through the text or other screen display is called __________.

A) scrolling
B) word wrapping
C) rolling
D) formatting

Question 57

In a spreadsheet,the instructions for carrying out calculations are called __________.

A) formulas
B) macros
C) templates
D) recalculations

Question 58

Which of the following is NOT formatting?

A) changing the margins
B) checking the spelling
C) double spacing
D) boldfacing

Question 59

A college student wishing to economize could formulate a budget utilizing which of these software types?

A) word processor
B) spreadsheet
C) database management
D) template

Question 60

Settings automatically used by a program unless the user specifies otherwise are called __________ settings.

A) command
B) macro
C) default
D) regular

Question 61

The Adobe program that allows documents to be used with any operating system is _________.

A) PDF
B) DOS
C) Photoshop
D) CAD

Question 62

A user wanting to create computer-based slide shows containing graphics,animation,sound,and data or information would use __________.

A) CAD / CAM
B) presentation graphics software
C) painting programs
D) drawing programs

Question 63

Which of the following would NOT be an example of what-if analysis?

A) changing column and row labels
B) entering different possible test scores to achieve a higher student average
C) entering various down payments to achieve an acceptable monthly mortgage payment
D) changing interest rates to determine an acceptable monthly car-payment payment amount

Question 64

Software that helps users perform work on general-purpose tasks is called system software.

Question 65

Which of these is NOT financial software?

A) personal money managers
B) entry-level accounting programs
C) check writing programs
D) file-sorting programs

Question 66

Which of these would not be found on a personal information manager (PIM)?

A) term paper
B) schedules
C) phone numbers
D) addresses

Question 67

Software that allows application software to interact with a computer is called system software.

Question 68

CAD stands for computer-aided __________.

A) drafting
B) design
C) drawing
D) diagramming

Question 69

The kind of graphics software that allows users to design and illustrate objects / products is called __________.

A) presentation graphics software
B) a drawing program
C) a painting program
D) CAD / CAM

Question 70

The data in databases is identified and linked by means of __________.

A) numbers
B) text
C) a key
D) a formula

Question 71

Which of the following is NOT a graphics file format?

A) jpeg
B) png
C) gif
D) doc

Question 72

Which of these is NOT an example of analytical graphics?

A) pie chart
B) line graph
C) worksheet
D) bar chart

Question 73

The concept of mixing text and graphics to produce high-quality output for commercial printing is called __________.

A) painting software
B) CAD / CAM
C) desktop publishing
D) graphics software

Question 74

Within a relational database,a column is called a __________.

A) field
B) record
C) table
D) file

Question 75

Which of the following is NOT a component of a table in a database?

A) rows
B) columns
C) records
D) menus

Question 76

Software that allows products to be input into an automated manufacturing system that makes the products is called __________.

A) CAM
B) desktop publishing
C) project management software
D) drawing programs

Question 77

Graphics programs that simulate painting on the computer screen are called __________.

A) drawing programs
B) painting programs
C) artist programs
D) commercial programs

Question 78

The most widely used form of database is a ________ database.

A) relative
B) relational
C) spreadsheet
D) virtual

Question 79

Within a relational database,a row is called a __________.

A) field
B) record
C) table
D) file

Question 80

A scientist wishing to store a significant amount of data on trial runs of a new drug would utilize which of the following software?

A) word processor
B) spreadsheet
C) database management
D) presentation