Question 1

The cost of accounting software for a small business can be several hundred thousand dollars.

Accepted Answer

This statement is false. Accounting software for a small business can cost anywhere from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand dollars, but it is not typically in the hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Question 2

Most personal finance software includes financial planning features, such as analyzing home and personal loans, preparing income taxes, and managing retirement savings.

Accepted Answer

Most personal finance software does indeed include financial planning features such as analyzing home and personal loans, preparing income taxes, and managing retirement savings.

Question 3

Productivity apps seldom include web page authoring features.

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Question 4

The only way to create a PDF file is in document management applications.

Accepted Answer

There are various ways to create a PDF file, such as using online PDF converters, PDF printers, or even Microsoft Office applications.

Question 5

With a computerized database, the computer stores the data in an electronic format on a storage medium such as a hard disk.

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With a computerized database, data is stored electronically on a storage medium such as a hard disk.

Question 6

Many of the more secure personal finance apps have dual passwords that involve typing a string of characters and also validating a picture.

Accepted Answer

This is true. Many personal finance apps use dual passwords for added security, requiring the user to enter a string of characters and also validate a picture to access their account.

Question 7

Many web page authoring programs allow users to organize, manage, or maintain web sites.

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Web page authoring programs often include features such as site organization, management, and maintenance tools to assist users in creating and maintaining a website.

Question 8

Document management software allows a user to plan, schedule, track, and analyze the events, resources, and costs of a project.

Accepted Answer

Document management software focuses on managing documents and files, not project management tasks such as planning and scheduling.

Question 9

Most television shows and movies are created and enhanced using video and audio editing software.

Accepted Answer

Video and audio editing software is used extensively in the creation and enhancement of television shows and movies. Editing software allows for manipulation of footage, sound, and special effects to create a polished final product.

Question 10

It is illegal to create your own will in nearly all states in the U.S.

Accepted Answer

It is not illegal to create your own will in all states in the U.S. However, it is recommended to seek the guidance of an attorney to ensure the will is legally valid and properly executed. Some states also have specific legal requirements for the creation of a valid will, such as witness signatures or notarization.

Question 11

Professional DTP software is ideal for the production of high-quality color documents such as textbooks, corporate newsletters, marketing literature, product catalogs, and annual reports.

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Professional DTP software is specifically designed to handle complex layouts, typography, and graphics needed for high-quality color documents, making it ideal for producing materials like textbooks, newsletters, catalogs, and reports.

Question 12

Buying a collection of programs in a software suite usually costs significantly more than purchasing them individually.

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Buying a collection of programs in a software suite usually costs less than purchasing them individually because suites are often priced with a discount to encourage more comprehensive purchases.

Question 13

Using tax preparation software, taxpayers can file their state and federal tax returns online, in a process called e-filing.

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Tax preparation software allows taxpayers to file their state and federal tax returns online through e-filing.

Question 14

Tax preparation software helps companies record and report their financial transactions.

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Question 15

Although most word processing programs have none of the capabilities of DTP software, professional designers and graphic artists use word processing software because it supports page layout.

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Professional designers and graphic artists prefer DTP (Desktop Publishing) software over word processing software for page layout and design because DTP software offers advanced features specifically tailored for professional design and layout, unlike most word processing programs which are primarily focused on text processing and have limited design capabilities.

Question 16

Image editing software also is called illustration software.

Accepted Answer

Image editing software and illustration software are two different types of software. Image editing software is used for modifying and enhancing existing images, while illustration software is used for creating new images and graphics from scratch.

Question 17

Note taking software can store notes in handwritten form.

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Some note taking software, such as OneNote and Evernote, offer the ability to take handwritten notes using a stylus or digital pen.

Question 18

Video editing software allows professionals to modify a segment of a video, called a clip.

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Video editing software provides tools and features that allow professionals to modify a segment of a video, known as a clip. They can trim, cut, split, and combine clips to create a final video product.

Question 19

Accounting software is a simplified financial program that helps home users and small office/home office users balance their checkbooks, pay bills, track personal income and expenses, set up budgets, manage home inventory, track investments, and evaluate financial plans.

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Question 20

Many graphics and multimedia programs incorporate user-friendly interfaces and/or have scaled-down versions, making it possible for the home and small business users to create documents using these programs.

Accepted Answer

Many graphics and multimedia programs do indeed have user-friendly interfaces and scaled-down versions for home and small business users to create documents with.

Quiz 4: Programs and Apps: Using Software at Work, School, and Home