Deck 4: Software Basics: the Ghost in the Machine

Question 1

Typical computer programming languages used today include all of the following EXCEPT:

A)Visual Basic.
B)C++.
C)Java.
D)machine language.

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Most companies use ________ numbers to indicate minor revisions and whole numbers to indicate major revisions.

A)whole
B)decimal
C)version
D)codes

Answer 2

B

Question 3

When a user purchases software,________ is actually purchased.

A)a license to use the software
B)a set-up of CDs, therefore, the software itself
C)digital rights management
D)an open agreement allowing the user to copy the software

Answer 3

A

Question 4

When reading a program,the CPU ________ instructions from the program.

A)runs and operates
B)opens and reads
C)fetches and executes
D)executes and opens

Question 5

Machine language uses

A)numeric codes.
B)English language codes.
C)Java language.
D)human instructions.

Question 6

________ is what allows a computer to function as a word processor,then a browser,and then a spreadsheet.

A)Hardware
B)Firmware
C)Software
D)Drivers

Question 7

The process of eliminating problems and errors and improving the software is known as

A)free service packs.
B)software advancement.
C)upgrading.
D)downgrading.

Question 8

Programs now resemble ________ much more than in the past.

A)natural language
B)machine language
C)low-level language
D)compiler and translation software

Question 9

A campus or a mid-size company may purchase ________ so all users have legal access to the software.

A)a standard software license
B)just one license and copy it to all machines
C)simultaneous-user licenses
D)volume licenses

Question 10

A set of computer instructions designed to solve a specific problem is referred to as a

A)solution.
B)device.
C)program.
D)hardware concept.

Question 11

A compiler is

A)the same thing as a device driver.
B)physically located in the CPU.
C)English-like instructions.
D)the most common type of translator program.

Question 12

Java is referred to as a(n)

A)high-level language.
B)low-level language.
C)programming mid-level language.
D)hardware device driver.

Question 13

Common in today's software,________ supplement(s)the help files that are available at the user's request.

A)printed manuals
B)read Me files
C)help DVDs
D)online help

Question 14

For a program to be read by the CPU,it must be loaded into

A)memory or random access memory (RAM).
B)the hard disk.
C)read-only memory (ROM).
D)the BIOS.

Question 15

Compilers and translators are one form of

A)software.
B)ROM.
C)RAM.
D)hardware.

Question 16

A set of step-by-step procedures for accomplishing a task is known as a(n)

A)hardware program.
B)algorithm.
C)software bug.
D)firmware program.

Question 17

When a programmer checks to see if a program functions correctly and then corrects errors,it is known as

A)debugging.
B)de-erroring.
C)default-error checking.
D)error-proofing a program.

Question 18

Errors in a software program are referred to as

A)software omissions.
B)bugs.
C)viruses.
D)bad recipe.

Question 19

EULA stands for

A)end-use license arrangement.
B)environmental use licensing agreement.
C)employee-use legal arrangement.
D)end-user license agreement.

Question 20

Minor revisions in software are often reflected in the use of

A)whole numbers.
B)decimal numbers.
C)version letters.
D)upgrade code letters.

Question 21

When the operating system concurrently executes many programs,it is called

A)BIOS instructions.
B)multitasking.
C)multithreading.
D)authentication.

Question 22

When a computer is off,what is in RAM?

A)the operating system
B)the BIOS
C)the software applications
D)nothing

Question 23

________ is the look and feel of the computing experience from a human point of view.

A)RAM resident portion
B)Device driver
C)Application
D)User interface

Question 24

The program that allows I/O devices to communicate with the computer is known as a(n)

A)device driver.
B)utility program.
C)operating device file.
D)operating system.

Question 25

On multiuser systems,the ________ is responsible for authentication.

A)compiler
B)operating system
C)large array of utility programs
D)user

Question 26

All of the following are types of menus found in Windows,EXCEPT:

A)hierarchical menus.
B)graphical menus.
C)context-sensitive menus.
D)pop-up menus.

Question 27

The ________ operating system used a command-line interface.

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

Question 28

What handles communication between the CPU and the disk drive(s)?

A)RAM
B)the CPU
C)the operating system
D)ROM

Question 29

When a computer is turned on,where does it get the first instructions that it loads into RAM?

A)from RAM
B)from ROM
C)from the hard disk
D)from a CD

Question 30

Utility programs make it easier to complete all of the following EXCEPT:

A)write a letter.
B)translate files.
C)repair damaged data files.
D)guard against viruses.

Question 31

Operating systems and utility programs are in a class of software known as

A)application software.
B)system software.
C)software suites.
D)BIOS software.

Question 32

If the computer is on and the computer is running properly,the ________ must be active and running.

A)BIOS instructions
B)operating system
C)large array of utility programs
D)ROM

Question 33

GUI refers to

A)graphical user interaction.
B)guaranteed user interface.
C)graphical user interface.
D)graphics utilized internally.

Question 34

Which software is free to use for a trial period,but requires some minimal payment after the trial period?

A)freeware
B)open-source software.
C)graphics program
D)shareware

Question 35

Every general-purpose computer must have a(n)

A)word-processor program.
B)software license agreement.
C)software suite.
D)operating system.

Question 36

________ is when the operating system is loaded into RAM.

A)Copying
B)Device driving
C)Booting
D)Multitasking

Question 37

Software that is free to everyone is known as

A)Microsoft Office.
B)public domain software.
C)public-access software.
D)shareware.

Question 38

An application designed for a particular business is called

A)a vertical-market application.
B)a compiler.
C)a programming language.
D)open-source software.

Question 39

Nearly all commercial software is

A)trademarked.
B)copyrighted.
C)free for copying.
D)shareware.

Question 40

________ is useful when there isn't enough RAM to store all of the necessary data and instructions for currently running applications.

A)Applications software
B)RAM
C)Virtual memory
D)System software

Question 41

For software to run optimally it must be ________ with hardware.

A)shared
B)compatible
C)co-authored
D)multitasking

Question 42

Wikipedia,a collection of Web pages that can be edited by anyone,is an example of a

A)Web application.
B)PC application.
C)Mac OS application.
D)Microsoft Office application.

Question 43

What is the name of the operating system that is rarely found on personal computers or laptops but is used in servers and high-end workstations?

A)UNIX
B)Windows
C)MS-DOS
D)Mac OS

Question 44

Problems that software users encounter can be solved by using the following EXCEPT:

A)reference materials.
B)help files.
C)tutorials.
D)lifelines.

Question 45

Some programs have features that a user may need to learn how to utilize.One way to learn how to utilize features in software is

A)hardware.
B)tutorials.
C)service packs.
D)compartments.

Question 46

Software companies use several methods to stop ________ because programming is difficult and software development is expensive.

A)Web applications
B)public domain software
C)volume licenses
D)software piracy

Question 47

The instruction execution cycle three-step rhythm is

A)fetch the instruction, decode the compiler, and defer the specified task.
B)fetch the instruction, increment the program counter, and defer the specified task.
C)fetch the instruction, increment the program counter, and perform the specified task.
D)fetch the instruction, decode the compiler, and store the result on the hard drive.

Question 48

This software is the bridge between your application software and the computer's hardware:

A)virtual memory.
B)freeware.
C)operating system.
D)virtual reality.

Question 49

Putting electronic marks on a disk as tracks and sectors is known as

A)clustering.
B)defragmenting.
C)copying.
D)formatting.

Question 50

The three major categories of software defined by your textbook are

A)system software, software applications, and utility programs.
B)system software, software applications, and shareware.
C)system software, software applications, and hardware.
D)compilers and translator programs, software applications, and system software.

Question 51

A ________ file is a file allocated to noncontiguous clusters.

A)fragmented.
B)tracked.
C)blocked
D)scattered

Question 52

This software is responsible for the location of all programs and files in the computer's file system:

A)application software.
B)Web applications.
C)operating system.
D)virtual memory.

Question 53

The program counter keeps track of

A)the address of the next instruction.
B)the next instruction.
C)the address of the result.
D)the compiler code.

Question 54

Software companies will release free ________ when they have a bundled update for a program.

A)downgrades
B)Trojan horses
C)service packs
D)new versions

Question 55

Windows Phone ________ is a relatively new operating system for mobile phones.

A)2011
B)XP
C)7
D)Vista

Question 56

Some software CDs and DVDs are ________ with digital rights management (DRM)technology to ensure that they can't be duplicated with conventional copying techniques.

A)groggy
B)copyright
C)write enhanced
D)copy protected

Question 57

________ enable(s)users to control computers without having to think like programmers.

A)Software applications
B)Hardware devices
C)CMOS
D)Binary number systems

Question 58

All of the following types of software can be legally copied and shared freely EXCEPT:

A)copyrighted software.
B)public domain software.
C)Download.com
D)open-source software.

Question 59

According to ________ law,it is illegal to produce,distribute,or use technology that circumvents digital rights management.

A)groggy
B)copyright
C)write enhanced
D)copy protected

Question 60

What is the most recent version of Windows?

A)Windows XP
B)Windows Vista
C)Windows 2000
D)Windows 7

Question 61

This allows multiple operating systems to exist as one machine:

A)cross-platform applications.
B)virtualization.
C)device drivers.
D)networked operating systems.

Question 62

This application allows millions of people to share music,movies,and other files over the Internet:

A)Pandora.
B)Kazaa.
C)ConAgra.
D)virtual reality.

Question 63

The operating system is responsible for authentication and authorization.

Question 64

Languages such as C# and C++ are known as low-level languages.

Question 65

These programs serve as tools for doing system maintenance and repairs that are not handled by the operating system:

A)Control Panel.
B)utility programs.
C)Windows Explorer.
D)user profile setters.

Question 66

All of the following are helpful ways to deal with software problems EXCEPT:

A)restart the application.
B)install current updates.
C)replace the computer.
D)reboot the system.

Question 67

A(n)________ program translates all Windows-related instructions into instructions the Mac's operating system and CPU can understand.

A)Macintosh
B)emulation
C)translation
D)iOS

Question 68

The ________ commands are designed to help answer the common computer user's question,"Where's my stuff?"

A)Locate and Open
B)Open and Save
C)Save and Save As
D)Search and Find

Question 69

Java is a platform-neutral programming language that was developed by Sun Microsystems.

Question 70

You can use a file-management utility to see the location of a file or folder in a storage
device's hierarchy and view its pathname.

Question 71

Most game machines and smart phones store their operating systems permanently in RAM.

Question 72

Application compatibility is usually defined by these two items:

A)RAM and ROM.
B)operating system and hardware.
C)user interface and Internet connection.
D)GUI and CMOS.

Question 73

Restarting a computer is also known as rebooting.

Question 74

Sectors on disk drives are grouped into

A)clusters.
B)cones.
C)tracks.
D)fragments.

Question 75

The ________ driver functions as a behind-the-scenes intermediary whenever the user requests that a document be printed on a printer.

A)device driver
B)ROM
C)printer
D)Unix

Question 76

High-level language falls between natural human language and precise human language.

Question 77

This type of menu offers choices based on what object you have selected in a program:

A)command line.
B)GUI.
C)context-sensitive menu.
D)iconic.

Question 78

If you are having problems with an application because it is frozen,you can use the system's ________ option to get the program to close.

A)profiler
B)disk defragmenter
C)force quit
D)power on self test

Question 79

Windows Explorer is an example of this type of utility:

A)file management.
B)defragmentation.
C)Java.
D)BlackBerry.

Question 80

Three fundamental categories of software are compilers,software applications,and system software.