Question 1

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You have a new word processing program. Which of the following is least likely to be a feature in the program's spelling checker?
A) the capability to check the spelling of a specific document section
B) the capability to check for a misuse of homophones
C) the capability to check for contextual spelling errors
D) the capability to check the arithmetic in a table of calculations

Accepted Answer

A spelling checker is not designed to check arithmetic calculations, so the least likely feature in the program's spelling checker is the capability to check the arithmetic in a table of calculations. A, B, and C are all useful features commonly found in spelling checkers.

Question 2

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What type of software can your parents use to create a will without visiting an attorney?
A) attorney supernumerary software
B) legal software
C) court-documented software
D) accounting/tax preparation software

Accepted Answer

Legal software is specifically designed to guide individuals through the process of creating a will without the need for an attorney. It typically includes templates and step-by-step instructions to ensure the will is legally binding and covers all necessary elements. Attorney supernumerary software, court-documented software, and accounting/tax preparation software are not specifically designed for creating wills and may not provide adequate legal guidance.

Question 3

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT To manage day-to-day interactions with customers, including phone calls and e-mails, what type of software would a company use?
A) phone call management software with e-mail extensions
B) human interface software
C) customer management software
D) customer service software

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You need to purchase a new application on behalf of your company, one that will track product inventory and manage shipping status. Which kind of software will you buy?
A) distribution software
B) human resources software
C) manufacturing software
D) retail software

Accepted Answer

Distribution software is designed to manage inventory and shipping, making it the most suitable choice for this scenario. Human resources software is for managing employee data, while manufacturing software is for optimizing production processes. Retail software is for point-of-sale transactions and managing customer data.

Question 5

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following types of software do engineers, architects and scientists use to create designs?
A) computer-aided design software (CAD)
B) augmented design software (ADS)
C) computer-based engineering design software (CED)
D) design and development software (DAD)

Accepted Answer

Engineers, architects, and scientists use computer-aided design (CAD) software to create designs. Augmented design software (ADS), computer-based engineering design software (CED), and design and development software (DAD) are not commonly used terms in the industry.

Question 6

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT As you edit some photos from your summer vacation, you decide to remove a blurry area of one of your photos. Which tool will you use for this?
A) crop
B) resize
C) compress
D) contrast

Accepted Answer

The crop tool is used to remove a specific area of the photo. It allows the user to select the area that needs to be removed and removes it from the photo. The resize tool is used to change the overall size of the photo. The compress tool is used to reduce the file size of the photo. The contrast tool is used to adjust the contrast of the photo.

Question 7

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following are you, as a marketing manager, most likely to use to schedule the processes required in a new advertising campaign you are running?
A) personal finance
B) project management
C) calendar management
D) software suite

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT As you edit some photos from your summer vacation, you decide to shrink one of your favorite photos to produce a wallet size. Which tool will you use for this?
A) crop
B) resize
C) compress
D) contrast

Accepted Answer

The tool for shrinking the photo is the resize tool, which allows you to adjust the dimensions of the photo while maintaining its proportions. The crop tool is used to remove unwanted portions of the photo, the compress tool is used to reduce the file size of the photo, and the contrast tool is used to adjust the brightness and contrast of the photo.

Question 9

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What kind of file does Adobe Reader allow you to view?
A) FFT
B) DOC
C) PDF
D) PDT

Accepted Answer

Adobe Reader allows you to view PDF (Portable Document Format) files.

Question 10

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT When data in a spreadsheet program is changed, what occurs?
A) Nothing; once entered, the data cannot be changed.
B) All calculations can be recalculated.
C) The worksheet is reorganized using preconfigured algorithms to conform to the formatting and hierarchical requirements of the spreadsheet program.
D) A new version of the spreadsheet is saved automatically so that both the old version and the new version are available.

Accepted Answer

When data in a spreadsheet program is changed, all calculations can be recalculated based on the new data input.

Question 11

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT When you purchase a digital camera, what type of software often is included with the purchase?
A) clip art management software
B) paint editing software
C) reference software
D) photo editing software

Accepted Answer

When purchasing a digital camera, it is common to receive photo editing software as part of the package. This software allows users to edit and enhance their photos, adjust colors and lighting, crop and resize images, and more. While clip art management software, paint editing software, and reference software may be useful in different contexts, they are not typically included with digital cameras.

Question 12

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT As you edit some photos from your summer vacation, you choose to make a beach photo much smaller in terms of its file size in order to be able to email it to your friends. Which tool will you use for this?
A) crop
B) resize
C) compress
D) contrast

Accepted Answer

The answer of COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT As you edit some photos...

Question 13

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT An advertisement on a web site touts that the software for sale enables users to enter typed text, handwritten comments, drawings, or sketches anywhere on a page and then save the page. What kind of software is this ad selling?
A) administrative assistant training software
B) database software
C) note taking software
D) information management software

Accepted Answer

The software being sold allows users to enter typed text and handwritten comments, as well as drawings or sketches, which suggests it is focused on note-taking. Therefore, the correct answer is C, note taking software.

Question 14

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Your friend has been assigned the task of creating visual aids to communicate ideas, messages, and other information to a sales group. What type of software should she use to complete this task?
A) information management software
B) presentation software
C) document management software
D) computer-aided design software

Accepted Answer

Presentation software is specifically designed for creating visual aids to communicate ideas, messages, and other information to a group. It allows for the easy creation of slideshows, graphics, and charts that can be displayed on a screen or projector during a presentation. Information management software, document management software, and computer-aided design software are not as optimized for creating visual aids for sales presentations.

Question 15

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Who can effectively use web page authoring software?
A) high-level web page professional developers only
B) home and small business users only
C) users of all skill levels
D) all users except those who are creating web pages that contain graphical images, videos, and audio

Accepted Answer

Web page authoring software can be used by users of all skill levels, from beginner to expert. While high-level professional developers may have more advanced skills and use more complex software, there are also simpler web page authoring tools available for home and small business users. Additionally, even basic web page authoring software will often allow users to include graphical images, videos, and audio in their pages.

Question 16

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT In a spreadsheet program, how is data organized?
A) in a notebook containing thousands of pages
B) in columns and cells collectively called a notebook
C) in rows and columns collectively called a worksheet
D) in rows and columns collectively called a spreadsheet

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT If your friend recently has participated in e-filing, what has she been doing?
A) using database software to electronically file all her records
B) creating a file-based system that allows her to produce a transcript and resume and then send them to potential employers online
C) accumulating digital graphics and photographs for online display
D) filing her state and/or federal tax returns online

Accepted Answer

E-filing refers to the process of electronically filing tax returns with the state and/or federal government online.

Question 18

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Your new calendar application allows you to make sure that your mobile device and your corporation's server both have the latest version of any updated information. What is the term for this capability?
A) synchronization
B) adjoinment
C) concatenation
D) reconciliation

Accepted Answer

The term for this capability is synchronization, which means the process of ensuring that two or more devices have the same updated version of data or information.

Question 19

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT An engineer who needs to manage new product development might use what type of software?
A) project management software
B) engineering management software
C) product development management software
D) process management software

Accepted Answer

Project management software is the best choice as it is designed to help manage projects, including setting deadlines, creating schedules, assigning tasks, and tracking progress. It can be beneficial for an engineer who is managing new product development as it can help them stay on top of all aspects of the project and ensure that it is completed efficiently and effectively. Engineering management software, product development management software, and process management software may also be useful, but they may not be as comprehensive or tailored specifically to project management as project management software.

Question 20

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT If you follow the advice of your instructor and use CBT to learn about programming languages, how would you learn?
A) You would access content by teachers from a web site designed to reinforce what you already know about programming.
B) You would answer a series of questions from your instructor and then, based on your answers, your instructor would assign books to read and programs to review.
C) Typically you would employ self-paced instruction to use and complete exercises presented on your computer.
D) You would use simulations.

Accepted Answer

The use of self-paced instruction and completing exercises presented on the computer align with the principles of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), which emphasizes active, hands-on learning and practice to facilitate understanding and retention of new information. The other options (A, B, and D) do not necessarily incorporate the same level of interactive, self-directed learning that is characteristic of CBT.

Quiz 4: Programs and Apps

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You have a new word processing program. Which of the following is least likely to be a feature in the program's spelling checker?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What type of software can your parents use to create a will without visiting an attorney?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT To manage day-to-day interactions with customers, including phone calls and e-mails, what type of software would a company use?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You need to purchase a new application on behalf of your company, one that will track product inventory and manage shipping status. Which kind of software will you buy?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following types of software do engineers, architects and scientists use to create designs?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT As you edit some photos from your summer vacation, you decide to remove a blurry area of one of your photos. Which tool will you use for this?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following are you, as a marketing manager, most likely to use to schedule the processes required in a new advertising campaign you are running?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT As you edit some photos from your summer vacation, you decide to shrink one of your favorite photos to produce a wallet size. Which tool will you use for this?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What kind of file does Adobe Reader allow you to view?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT When data in a spreadsheet program is changed, what occurs?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT When you purchase a digital camera, what type of software often is included with the purchase?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT As you edit some photos from your summer vacation, you choose to make a beach photo much smaller in terms of its file size in order to be able to email it to your friends. Which tool will you use for this?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT An advertisement on a web site touts that the software for sale enables users to enter typed text, handwritten comments, drawings, or sketches anywhere on a page and then save the page. What kind of software is this ad selling?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Your friend has been assigned the task of creating visual aids to communicate ideas, messages, and other information to a sales group. What type of software should she use to complete this task?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Who can effectively use web page authoring software?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT In a spreadsheet program, how is data organized?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT If your friend recently has participated in e-filing, what has she been doing?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Your new calendar application allows you to make sure that your mobile device and your corporation's server both have the latest version of any updated information. What is the term for this capability?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT An engineer who needs to manage new product development might use what type of software?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT If you follow the advice of your instructor and use CBT to learn about programming languages, how would you learn?