Deck 4: Programs and Apps

Question 1

Cambria and Calibri are examples of font styles.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

To cut selected text on a Windows computer, press COMMAND+X.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Programs that enable you to perform maintenance-type tasks are called operating systems.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Many email applications include calendar and contact management features.

Question 5

A cloud app makes use of software and data that are not stored on your computer or mobile device.

Question 6

When you install an app on one computer or device, it will install automatically on any other computers and devices on the same subscription plan.

Question 7

A format checker identifies passive voice and run-on sentences.

Question 8

Media players often allow you to burn audio CDs.

Question 9

Users of website authoring software must have advanced HTML skills.

Question 10

Video editing software typically includes audio editing capabilities.

Question 11

You can use legal software to prepare a will.

Question 12

A segment of a video is called a slide.

Question 13

You should use a database rather than a spreadsheet if you want to collect, reorganize and filter data, and/or create reports from the data.

Question 14

The laws against plagiarism are the same whether copying content from a respected news source, a personal blog, or social media.

Question 15

The voice command "OK, Google" will activate your device's search engine.

Question 16

The operating system serves as the interface between the user, applications, and hardware.

Question 17

A text editor is used to type information when it does not need to be formatted with fonts or other styles.

Question 18

Mobile payment providers state that the use of their payment apps is more secure than using a credit card.

Question 19

Software registration typically is required.

Question 20

Freeware has no copyright restrictions.

Question 21

Font size is gauged by a measurement system called ______.

A) points
B) pixels
C) em units
D) kerning

Question 22

What is an EULA?

A) A copyright.
B) The right to use a program or app.
C) A type of program or app.
D) A software update.

Question 23

Under what category of programs and apps do databases and enterprise computing fall?

A) productivity
B) security
C) file, disk, and system management
D) communications

Question 24

Many routers also can function as a hardware firewall.

Question 25

Critical Thinking Questions Case 4-1
Your friends know that you understand a lot about computers, both the technical details of how they operate as well as information about software. Lately, with all of the concerns about copyright infringement, friends have started to ask you about categories of application software and what each kind permits.
You tell your friends that product ______ is a technique that some manufacturers use to ensure you do not install software on more computers than legally licensed.

A) certification
B) authorization
C) enrollment
D) activation

Question 26

Which of the following is NOT an example of an operating system?

A) macOS
B) Android
C) Office
D) Windows

Question 27

Linux is an example of a(n) ______.

A) backup utility
B) operating system
C) lifestyle app
D) security software

Question 28

A(n) ______ version is an application you can use at no charge for a limited time to see if it meets your needs.

A) preview
B) beta
C) preliminary
D) trial

Question 29

Streaming media uses only small amounts of data.

Question 30

Under what category of programs and apps do screen savers and backup programs fall?

A) productivity
B) security
C) file, disk, and system management
D) personal interest

Question 31

Critical Thinking Questions Case 4-2
Your boss, Molly, asks you to create a spreadsheet for sales data for the store at which you both work.
You want to add the numbers in a row or column. You use the SUM ______.

A) calculator
B) adder
C) function
D) operator

Question 32

You should run multiple antivirus programs on your computer or mobile device.

Question 33

______ software is an application that enables users to enter typed text or handwritten comments on a page.

A) Memo writer
B) Word processing
C) Note taking
D) Text editor

Question 34

Productivity suites typically include, at minimum, all of the following EXCEPT ______.

A) spreadsheet
B) word processing
C) presentation
D) project management

Question 35

A power management tool monitors a laptop or mobile device's battery usage.

Question 36

Columns and rows in a spreadsheet collectively are called a(n) ______.

A) worksheet
B) data table
C) calculation area
D) numerical document

Question 37

Critical Thinking Questions Case 4-1
Your friends know that you understand a lot about computers, both the technical details of how they operate as well as information about software. Lately, with all of the concerns about copyright infringement, friends have started to ask you about categories of application software and what each kind permits.
You tell your friends that all of the following are true EXCEPT:

A) A copyright gives creators of original work exclusive rights to duplicate, publish, and sell their materials.
B) Anyone can copy or distribute public-domain software to others at no cost.
C) Customers using freeware can personalize the software to meet their needs.
D) Some shareware programs become useless if no payment is sent after the trial period ends.

Question 38

A(n) ______ is a request for specific data from a database.

A) query
B) retrieval
C) filter
D) function

Question 39

Because they are compressed, you usually cannot use backup files in their backed up form.

Question 40

The keyboard shortcut for pasting text is CTRL+______ or COMMAND+______.

A) P
B) X
C) V
D) C

Question 41

What kind of software do you need to use an Internet phone?

A) FTP
B) chat
C) Internet messaging
D) VoIP

Question 42

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following is NOT true about PDFs?

A) Adobe Reader is downloadable for free.
B) To read a PDF, you need the software that created the original document.
C) PDF is an image file format.
D) Productivity applications often integrate the ability to save a project as a PDF.

Question 43

A(n) ______ combines video instruction and interaction with an instructor and students in an online classroom.

A) MOOC
B) CBT
C) virtual course
D) webclass

Question 44

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following best describes open source software?

A) Provided for use, modification, and redistribution.
B) Distributed at no cost for a trial period.
C) Copyrighted software provided at no cost.
D) Donated for public use and has no copyright restrictions.

Question 45

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following is NOT true about databases?

A) Each column contains data about a given item in the database, such as a person or product.
B) Much of the information you access on the web is stored in databases.
C) A database consists of a collection of tables.
D) You can create forms and reports using data in a database.

Question 46

Which virus type targets a computer's start-up files?

A) macro
B) stealth
C) boot sector
D) kickstarter

Question 47

Sales, marketing, and manufacturing are all types of software typically used by a(n) ______.

A) enterprise
B) small business
C) individual
D) power user

Question 48

A(n) ______ is the destructive event or prank the virus delivers.

A) payload
B) bomb
C) explosion
D) fireball

Question 49

Which of the following communication application types requires real-time interaction?

A) blog
B) mobile messaging
C) chat
D) email

Question 50

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following is NOT true about software suites?

A) The applications in the suite normally use a consistent interface and share features.
B) A software suite typically costs more than purchasing each application individually.
C) You can share information among applications.
D) Some suites are available as web apps.

Question 51

Adjusting the ______ adjusts the difference in appearance between light and dark areas of the photo.

A) brightness
B) contrast
C) sharpness
D) compression

Question 52

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You want to remove red-eye from photos you took with your digital camera. You should use photo ______ software.

A) management
B) editing
C) illustration
D) image

Question 53

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following best describes an app?

A) A program that makes users more productive.
B) A series of related instructions.
C) Coordinates activities among computer or mobile device hardware.
D) Enables you to manage devices and media.

Question 54

Which of the following best describes a rootkit?

A) A destructive program disguised as a real program, such as a screensaver.
B) A virus that changes its code as it delivers the infection.
C) Replicates itself over a network to infect computers and devices.
D) A program that easily can hide and allow someone to take full control of your computer from a remote location.

Question 55

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You are viewing a 3D graphic of a human body that you can use to visualize various muscles and organs by zooming in and out. What type of app are you likely using?

A) media player
B) augmented reality
C) video
D) CBT

Question 56

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following is NOT true about presentation software?

A) Presentations are visual aids to communicate information to a group.
B) Presentations are viewed as clip shows.
C) Presentation software typically provides a variety of layouts for each slide.
D) When building a presentation, users can set the timing and add special effects.

Question 57

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You are in charge of an event at work. You want to plan and schedule events and resources. What type of software should you use?

A) project management
B) calendar
C) database
D) software suite

Question 58

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You are developing a spreadsheet for your small business. You are in the process of removing and adding text. What phase are you in?

A) creation
B) editing
C) formatting
D) printing

Question 59

Adjusting the ______ increases or decreases the crispness of objects in the photo.

A) brightness
B) contrast
C) sharpness
D) compression

Question 60

Critical Thinking Questions Case 4-2
Your boss, Molly, asks you to create a spreadsheet for sales data for the store at which you both work.
In a spreadsheet, B4 represents a(n) ______.

A) table
B) worksheet
C) formula
D) cell

Question 61

A(n) ______ is a specific named location on a storage medium that contains related files.

Question 62

PDF stands for ______ Document Format.

Question 63

Word ______ software is an application that allows users to create and manipulate documents containing text and sometimes graphics.

Question 64

In a spreadsheet a(n) ______ is a predefined formula that performs a calculation.

Question 65

______ software helps businesses record and report financial transactions.

Question 66

Search tools typically use a(n) ______, which stores a variety of information about a file.

A) index
B) signature
C) directory
D) header

Question 67

Popular applications of ______ reality include gaming, healthcare, fashion, business, and training.

Question 68

Each row in a database is called a(n) ______.

Question 69

Compressed files sometimes are called ______ files.

A) packed
B) abridged
C) zipped
D) concentrated

Question 70

Which of the following best describes disk defragmentation?

A) Reorganizing the hard disk so that files are stored in contiguous sectors.
B) Removing unnecessary files.
C) Compressing backup and other files to increase disk storage.
D) Installing partitions on the hard disk in order to run separate operating systems on the same computer.

Question 71

______ authoring software allows users to combine text, graphics, audio, video, and animation in an interactive application.

Question 72

______ software is also called illustration software.

Question 73

The operating system and other tools are collectively known as ______ software.

Question 74

Cutting is the process of removing content and storing it to a temporary storage location, called a(n) ______.

Question 75

If you ______ a photo, you remove unwanted areas.

Question 76

List safety considerations when downloading shareware, freeware, or public-domain software.

Question 77

Software as a(n) ______ describes a model in which a software provider hosts applications and makes them available to users via the Internet.

Question 78

A virus ______ is a known specific pattern of virus code that antivirus programs use to identify viruses.

A) designation
B) fingerprint
C) signature
D) impression

Question 79

A computer ______ is a potentially damaging program that affects a computer or device negatively by altering the way it works.

Question 80

A(n) ______ app is written for a specific platform and can take advantage of specific features of the devices on which they are installed.