Deck 6: Software Software Basics

Question 1

 ​A software ________ is a legal contract that defines the ways in which a computer program may be used.

Answer 1

  license​

Question 2

 A(n) _____________ grants the author of a software product an exclusive right to copy, distribute, sell, and modify that work.​

Answer 2

  copyright​

Question 3

 ​Like books and movies, software is a type of intellectual property. 

Answer 3

  True

Question 4

 Which category of software would programming languages fall into?​ 

A) ​System software 
B) ​Development Software 
C) ​Application software 
D) ​All of the above

Question 5

 In a general sense, ____________ refers to all the non-hardware components of a digital device.​

Question 6

 Mobile devices tend to be populated by entertainment apps, games, and social media services.​ 

Question 7

 Although there are online sources for software, most consumers obtain software offline.​ 

Question 8

 Purchasing software is the same as buying tangible goods, meaning software can be used, altered, loaned to friends, resold, or given away.​ 

Question 9

 There is a universal standard for categorizing software and various categorization schemes have few similarities.​ 

Question 10

 ______________ is copyrighted software marketed under a try-before-you-buy policy.​

Question 11

 System ___________ specify the operating system and minimum hardware capacities necessary for a software product to work correctly.​

Question 12

 ​__________ software may be freely copied, distributed, and even resold. 

A) ​Proprietary software 
B) ​Public domain 
C) ​Commercial software 
D) ​Freeware

Question 13

 What are the main software categories?​ 

A) ​System, Open Source, and Development 
B) ​Application, Shareware, and System 
C) ​System, Development, and Application 
D) ​Demoware, System, Development

Question 14

 A software ___________ is a small section of program code that replaces part of the software currently installed.​

Question 15

 A ____________ is generally priced at a flat rate and allows software to be used on all computers at a specific location.​ 

A) ​site license 
B) ​single-user license 
C) ​multiple-user license 
D) ​copyright

Question 16

 Most commercial software is distributed under a single-user license that limits use to one person at a time.​ 

Question 17

 The term service pack usually applies to operating system updates.​ 

Question 18

 Desktop and laptop computers require an operating system with a file __________ system that allows users to view and manipulate data files.​

Question 19

 A new version or edition of a software product is referred to as a software ___________.​ 

A) ​upgrade 
B) ​update 
C) ​service pack 
D) ​software patch

Question 20

 Which of the following would be considered essential software for both laptop computers and a tablet computer?​ 

A) ​Word processor 
B) ​VoIP client 
C) ​Office suite 
D) ​Browser

Question 21

 ____________ is distributed for free and often comes preinstalled on new devices, but it is limited in some way until you pay for it.​

Question 22

 In the context of digital devices, the term __________ refers to any component that is required to perform work.​

Question 23

 Sometimes an application requests memory but never releases it, a condition called a memory ______.​

Question 24

 Which of the following would not be considered an operating system resource?​ 

A) ​RAM 
B) ​CPU 
C) Storage 
D) ​All of the above

Question 25

 Every peripheral device connected to a computer is regarded as an input or output resource.​ 

Question 26

 ​Which type of software must include the source code, which allows programmers to modify and improve the software? 

A) ​Shareware 
B) ​Freeware 
C) ​Open source 
D) ​Public domain

Question 27

 ​A(n) ___________ operating system provides process and memory management services that allow two or more tasks, jobs, or programs to run simultaneously.

Question 28

 An operating system ensures that input and output proceed in an orderly manner, using ___________ to collect and hold data while the device is busy with other tasks.​

Question 29

 Windows evolved from a Microsoft operating system called _____.​

Question 30

 Illegal copies of software are referred to as _______ software.​

Question 31

 The kernel stays in RAM the entire time your computer is on.​ 
a. True 
b. False

Question 32

 A(n) ______ value is a unique number derived from encoding one or more data sets, such as names, serial numbers, and validation codes.​

Question 33

 Two of the most common open source and free software licenses are ___________.​ 

A) ​BSD and GPL 
B) ​EULA and VoIP 
C) ​EULA and GPL 
D) ​none of the above

Question 34

 Microsoft Windows is used exclusively on desktop systems.​ 

Question 35

 Within a single program, multiprocessing allows multiple commands, or threads, to run simultaneously​ 

Question 36

 Once loaded into RAM, the __________ provides essential operating system services, such as memory management and file access.​

Question 37

 Which OS is installed on more than 80% of the World's personal computers?​ 

A) ​Microsoft Windows 
B) ​Linux 
C) ​iOS 
D) ​Mac OS X

Question 38

 Which one of the following types of operating systems would most likely be found on a laptop computer?​ 

A) ​desktop operating system 
B) ​mobile operating system 
C) ​server operating system 
D) ​multitasking operating system

Question 39

 An operating system's  ____________ capability supports a division of labor among all the processing units.​ 

A) ​multithreading 
B) ​multiprocessing 
C) ​multitasking 
D) ​All of the above

Question 40

 Activities called ___________ involve the microprocessor receiving commands as software carries out tasks and while input arrives from the keyboard, mouse, and other devices.​

Question 41

 A(n) _______________  allows one computer to simulate the hardware and software of another.​

Question 42

 As with other popular mobile operating systems, Android is designed for _______ processors.​

Question 43

 The main weakness of OS X is lack of security.​ 

Question 44

 ​Chrome OS is an example of a _________ because it depends substantially on processing and storage provided by cloud-based servers. 

A) ​thin client 
B) ​forked license 
C) ​ARM 
D) ​Linux

Question 45

 ​On an Android device, a third-party file manager utility is required to manipulate files. 

Question 46

 All smartphones use the Android operating system.​ 

Question 47

 ​If you wanted to run multiple operating systems on one computer, you would use a virtual machine. 

Question 48

 Which of the following feature is unique to OS X?​ 

A) ​user interface 
B) ​multitasking 
C) ​resource fork 
D) ​GUI

Question 49

 In 2009, Google launched an operating system called ______ OS.​

Question 50

 Most Web apps require installation on your local computer or handheld device.​ 

Question 51

 You won't find a desktop with application windows on an iOS device.​ 

Question 52

 Web apps are examples of cloud computing.​ 

Question 53

 On an iOS device, when you make unauthorized changes to the device's software, this is called a(n) ____________ .​

Question 54

 Which of the following operating systems is found on Macintosh desktop and laptop computers?​ 

A) ​iOS 
B) ​Linux 
C) ​Mac OS 
D) ​OS X

Question 55

 A ___________ app is designed for a handheld device, such as a smartphone, tablet computer, or enhanced media player.​ 

A) ​local 
B) ​Web 
C) ​portable 
D) ​mobile

Question 56

 Instead of running program files that are stored locally, the code for _______ applications is downloaded along with HTML pages and is executed client-side by the browser.​

Question 57

 Many Web apps allow several people to collaborate on projects because the project files are stored on the Web and can be easily shared.​ 

Question 58

 The iOS operating system is found on which device?​ 

A) ​Android tablet 
B) ​iPhone 
C) ​Mac Laptop 
D) ​None of the above

Question 59

 The difference between a web app and a mobile app is that the program code for Web apps _________, whereas mobile apps are stored on the handheld device, so they have to be ___________.​ 

A) ​arrives only when you use the app, downloaded and installed 
B) ​is downloaded and installed , retrieved from the cloud 
C) ​is downloaded and installed, retrieved only when you use the app 
D) ​none of the above

Question 60

 Most handheld devices can use either Web apps or mobile apps but not both.​ 

Question 61

 The Windows operating system includes an _________ utility, which deletes software files from various folders on your computer's hard disk.​

Question 62

 On a Mac, Once you download the software, open the DMG file from the Downloads folder and then drag the _______ file to your Applications folder.​

Question 63

 On Windows systems, the main executable file has a(n) ________ extension.​

Question 64

 If you want to run third-party apps on your Android device, you need to jailbreak it.​ 

Question 65

 A(n) _____________ is a collection of programs that typically include word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database modules.​

Question 66

 ​In the context of office suites, the term ___________ refers to a component, such as a word processing program.

Question 67

 ​Which from the following list are an example of productivity software? 

A) ​Microsoft Office 
B) ​Google Docs 
C) ​iWork 
D) ​All of the above

Question 68

 Software for PCs contains a _________ program that guides you through the installation process.​​ 

A) ​install 
B) ​EXE 
C) ​DMG 
D) ​setup

Question 69

 Word processing software is likely to include which the following features?​ 

A) ​Search and Replace, readability formula 
B) ​what-if analysis, worksheet 
C) ​cell references, functions 
D) ​All of the above

Question 70

 _____ software is designed to run from removable storage devices and requires no installation or configuration data to be stored locally.​

Question 71

 A feature called ___________ determines how your text flows from line to line by automatically moving words down to the next line as you reach the right margin.​ 

A) ​Search and Replace 
B) ​word wrap 
C) ​readability formula 
D) ​document formatting

Question 72

 Portable software is so simple to install that it is sometimes referred to as install-free software.​ 

Question 73

 A local application is installed on a computer's hard disk.​ 

Question 74

 A typical _________ window displays a work area, called a workspace, that represents a blank piece of paper.​

Question 75

 Which of the following is a process for installing software on a PC?​ 

A) ​Scan the hard drive for registry errors 
B) ​Defragment the hard drive 
C) ​Add the device to the network 
D) ​None of the above

Question 76

 Paragraph style includes the alignment of text within the margins and the space between each line of text.​ 

Question 77

 Downloads of  Mac software are ordinarily supplied as a _______ package.​

Question 78

 Portable software does not require installation.​ 

Question 79

 Unauthorized modifications to any mobile device to overcome limitations imposed by mobile service providers is called _______.​

Question 80

 Software for Macs is usually stored in a single executable file with an __________ extension.​