Deck 15: Software

Question 1

Companies that purchase ________ software can use it in their operations but cannot change the source code themselves.

A) open
B) open source
C) pirated
D) proprietary

Answer 1

D

Question 2

About ________ percent of the lines of code written by professional programmers have errors.

A) 10
B) 30
C) 50
D) 60

Answer 2

A

Question 3

________ is an example of proprietary software.

A) Apache
B) Firefox
C) Linux
D) Microsoft

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Piracy costs software vendors ________ of dollars annually.

A) hundreds
B) millions
C) billions
D) trillions

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT an OS?

A) Apple Mac OS X
B) Google Chrome
C) Linux
D) Mozilla Firefox

Question 6

________ developers suggest code changes to ________ developers.

A) Communities of; core
B) Communities of; paid
C) Core; communities of
D) Core; paid

Question 7

Professional programmers make around ________ errors in every 1000 lines of code they write.

A) 10-50
B) 100-150
C) 250-300
D) 400-450

Question 8

The ________ provides an interface between the user and the hardware.

A) AS
B) ERP
C) NUI
D) OS

Question 9

________ software is available at no cost to both developers and users; it ________ distributed with license terms.

A) Open source; is
B) Open source; is not
C) Proprietary; is
D) Proprietary; is not

Question 10

The complexity of software has ________ over time; the potential for software bugs has ________.

A) decreased; decreased
B) decreased; increased
C) increased; decreased
D) increased; increased

Question 11

________ software is purchased software that has restrictions on its use, copying, and modification.

A) Open
B) Open source
C) Pirated
D) Proprietary

Question 12

A(n) ________ guides the user through computer applications by using cartoon-like characters, graphics, animation, and voice commands.

A) application interface
B) GUI
C) OS
D) social interface

Question 13

________ is an advantage of open source software.

A) Compatibility
B) Ease of use
C) Flexibility
D) Training time

Question 14

The ________ is the "director" of your computer system's operations; it is ________ software.

A) GUI; application
B) GUI; systems
C) OS; application
D) OS; systems

Question 15

The price of hardware has ________ over time; the price of software has ________ over time.

A) decreased; decreased
B) decreased; increased
C) increased; decreased
D) increased; increased

Question 16

The ________ allows users to directly control the hardware by manipulating visible objects and actions that replace complex commands.

A) AS
B) ERP
C) GUI
D) OS

Question 17

________ is a disadvantage of open source software.

A) Compatibility
B) Cost
C) Quality
D) Reliability

Question 18

The developer keeps the source code private with ________ software.

A) open
B) open source
C) pirated
D) proprietary

Question 19

The ________ concept refers to a group of computing products that work together.

A) anti-bug
B) open source
C) open systems
D) piracy block

Question 20

________ is a nonprofit trade association dedicated to promoting a safe and legal digital world that collects, investigates, and acts on software piracy tips.

A) ICANN
B) PCI
C) SAP
D) The BSA

Question 21

________ allows users to manipulate primarily text with many writing and editing features.

A) A spreadsheet
B) Data management
C) Desktop publishing
D) Word processing

Question 22

To address the piracy problem, new firms have arisen to specialize in tracking software licenses for companies for a fee.

Question 23

Software provides the instructions for hardware to work.

Question 24

________ allows users to store, retrieve, and manipulate related data.

A) A spreadsheet
B) Data management
C) Desktop publishing
D) Word processing

Question 25

________ uses rows and columns to manipulate primarily numerical data.

A) A spreadsheet
B) Data management
C) Desktop publishing
D) Word processing

Question 26

Piracy is illegal.

Question 27

Application software serves as an intermediary between hardware and systems software.

Question 28

________ allows users to maintain checkbooks, track investments, monitor credit cards, and bank and pay bills electronically.

A) Communications
B) Personal finance
C) Personal information management
D) Web authoring

Question 29

A(n) ________ is a group of programs with integrated functions that has been developed by a vendor and is available for purchase in a prepackaged form.

A) GUI
B) open system
C) OS
D) package

Question 30

Computer hardware is general purpose and can do nothing until it is instructed by software.

Question 31

Open source software ensures that all computing products in an organization work together.

Question 32

________ allows users to create and maintain calendars, appointments, to-do lists, and business contacts.

A) Communications
B) Personal finance
C) Personal information management
D) Web authoring

Question 33

________ software is a set of computer instructions that provides specific functionality to a user.

A) Application
B) Programming
C) Operating system
D) Systems

Question 34

Making copies of software with permission is illegal.

Question 35

The majority of CIOs know their companies are in compliance with software licensing agreements.

Question 36

________ allows users to design websites and publish them on the web.

A) Communications
B) Personal finance
C) Personal information management
D) Web authoring

Question 37

________ extends word processing software to allow production of finished, camera-ready documents, which may contain photographs, diagrams, and other images combined with text in different fonts.

A) A spreadsheet
B) Data management
C) Desktop publishing
D) Word processing

Question 38

________ allows users to collaborate with other people over any distance.

A) Communications
B) Personal finance
C) Personal information management
D) Web authoring

Question 39

Speech-recognition software is a(n) ________ technology.

A) GUI
B) input
C) OS
D) output

Question 40

Software is less expensive now than in the past due to Moore's Law.

Question 41

The best software is called best of breed.

Question 42

A(n) ___ is a group of programs with integrated functions that has been developed by a vendor and is available for purchase in a prepackaged form.

Question 43

The GUI allows users to directly control the ___ by manipulating visible objects and actions that replace complex commands.

Question 44

The ___ allows users to directly control the hardware by manipulating visible objects and actions that replace complex commands.

Question 45

Has the cost of software increased or decreased? Explain the reasons for this. Describe the software that you consider essential for your daily life.

Question 46

The process of writing, or coding, software programs is called ___.

Question 47

Open source software typically does not have a copyright.

Question 48

In an open system, the same OS with compatible software is installed on all computers that interact within an organization.

Question 49

___ is an input technology, rather than strictly an application, that enables users to provide input to systems software and application software.

Question 50

What is the difference between open systems, open-source software, and proprietary software? Provide an example of open-source software and proprietary software. Suppose you are the CIO of a large, multinational company; why or why not would you consider using open-source software? Now suppose you are the owner of a small, 5-person, local company; why or why not would you consider using open-source software?

Question 51

List the functions systems software performs. What OS do you use and why? What would be the cost to you to switch to another OS? If your company used a particular OS, would you want to use that same one for your personal computer (why or why not)? Suppose you are a manager: how would you handle an employee who refuses to use a different OS than what that person uses at home?

Question 52

NUIs combine social, haptic, and touch-enabled gesture-control interfaces.

Question 53

Speech-recognition software enables users to provide input to systems software and application software.

Question 54

Microsoft Office is an example of a software suite.

Question 55

Social interfaces tend to be corny (for example, Microsoft's "Clippy").

Question 56

Motion control gaming consoles are classified as systems software.

Question 57

Microsoft Office is an example of a package.

Question 58

Only core developers are allowed to modify open-source software code directly.

Question 59

___ software is available at no cost to both developers and users.

Question 60

The ___ is the "director" of your computer system's operations.

Question 61

What is the difference between application software and systems software? How are the two related to each other, hardware, and the user? Describe an example of application software that you use every day. Describe and example of systems software that you use every day.