Deck 2: Introduction to Software and Apps

Question 1

Every time you click an icon on your desktop, tap commands on a touch screen, or follow a link on your tablet, you are using software.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

When you purchase copyrighted software, the copyright protection remains in effect.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

When you select a menu option, you give the computer output.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Upgrades are more time sensitive than updates, so you should switch to the newer version as soon as possible.

Question 5

Most software uses a graphical user interface.

Question 6

Application software performs computer-related operations and maintenance.

Question 7

A fast-growing field called informatics combines information technology with social science.

Question 8

Web applications, or web apps, are applications you access over the Internet using a computer or mobile device with an Internet connection.

Question 9

If you try to remove unwanted Windows software by dragging a program icon to the Recycle Bin, you may remove the file that runs the program but not its associated files.

Question 10

To perform a cold boot, use the Restart command on your PC or Mac.

Question 11

Users can copy, modify, and customize open source software, with certain restrictions.

Question 12

Low-level languages include machine and assembly languages.

Question 13

Acquiring custom software is less time consuming and expensive than purchasing packaged software.

Question 14

Java is a popular high-level language for web-based programming.

Question 15

Windows 10 provides a free security program named Windows Defender, which protects against malware.

Question 16

Horizontal market software is productivity software that is customized for specific industries.

Question 17

Assembly language uses 1s and 0s, or binary code, which can run directly on the processor.

Question 18

A multiple-user license allows an organization to install software on all computers at a site.

Question 19

A software license is a contract between the software publisher and the user.

Question 20

Software publishers often distribute beta, or test, versions of their software to select users so they can help identify problems before final software is released.

Question 21

Software is written by software ____, using computer-readable code.

A) publishers
B) developers
C) bots
D) editors

Question 22

____ software is copyrighted software whose source code is available to the public.

A) Freeware
B) Shareware
C) Packaged
D) Open source

Question 23

A quality ____ team usually tests an application thoroughly to confirm that it works as advertised.

A) beta
B) coding
C) assurance
D) debugger

Question 24

____ languages create source code using words and structures similar to spoken language.

A) Low-level
B) High-level
C) Agile
D) Native

Question 25

A(n) ____ is the legal right to copy, distribute, modify, and sell an original work, including computer software.

A) intellectual property right
B) single-user license
C) certificate of authenticity
D) copyright

Question 26

System software falls into two categories: operating system software and ____ programs.

A) embedded
B) groupware
C) productivity
D) utility

Question 27

Code ____ contain modules of customizable code for common functions such as accessing files or issuing the Print command.

A) development kits
B) libraries
C) inte rp reters
D) compilers

Question 28

____ software controls a computer and its peripherals, such as its keyboard and mouse.

A) System
B) Application
C) Embedded
D) Productivity

Question 29

Companies either hire outside programmers to write ____ software or use their own internal developers.

A) packaged
B) embedded
C) adaptive
D) custom

Question 30

If you no longer use certain software, you can remove, or ____, the unwanted programs.

A) unload
B) patch
C) unboot
D) uninstall

Question 31

Preinstalled software that takes up a lot of memory and disk space is called ____.

A) Software as a Service
B) malware
C) shareware
D) bloatware

Question 32

When you run a program or an app, your computer or mobile device ____, or reads and transfers it, into memory so that you can use it.

A) replicates
B) inputs
C) loads
D) compiles

Question 33

____ examine software code line by line to identify errors, such as incorrect formulas or logic errors.

A) Compilers
B) Editors
C) Debuggers
D) Assemblers

Question 34

Program ____ let programmers write code using a word processing-like interface.

A) compilers
B) assemblers
C) debuggers
D) editors

Question 35

Software programs are based on ____.

A) algorithms
B) comments
C) platforms
D) gadgets

Question 36

____ is the legal term for ownership of intangible assets such as ideas, art, music, movies, and software.

A) Copyright
B) Intellectual property
C) License
D) Security

Question 37

____ translate source code from high-level languages into machine code so it can be understood by the processor.

A) Interpreters
B) Editors
C) Assemblers
D) Debuggers

Question 38

In the software development process, software engineers and systems analysts provide input for the analysis, design, and ____ phases.

A) documentation
B) implementation
C) validation
D) testing

Question 39

Computers come with ____ software, software that is already on the machine.

A) preinstalled
B) loaded
C) w eb-based
D) replicated

Question 40

____ operating systems use code names such as Sierra, El Capitan, Yosemite, Mavericks, Mountain Lion, Lion, Snow Leopard, Leopard, Tiger, Panther, Jaguar, Puma, Cheetah, and Kodiak.

A) Windows
B) Mac
C) Linux
D) Chrome

Question 41

When troubleshooting a computer problem, it can be important to note whether you can ____ the problem.

A) assemble
B) update
C) authenticate
D) replicate

Question 42

____ is the process of restarting your computer.

A) Rebooting
B) Updating
C) Compiling
D) Loading

Question 43

In extreme cases, you may need to ____ your device to its original factory settings.

A) reset
B) reboot
C) cold boot
D) refresh

Question 44

The ____ methodology focuses on flexibility; program designs and specifications change and evolve as a project moves forward.

A) agile
B) waterfall
C) open source
D) public domain

Question 45

Rather than selling a software package at a fixed, one-time price, software publishers are now offering products you can obtain by paying a monthly subscription fee. This arrangement is known as ____.

A) software as a service
B) shareware
C) public domain
D) open source

Question 46

To program an app on an iPhone, a programmer would use a programming language named ____, which is similar to the Objective-C language.
Eclipse

A) Notepad
B) Eclipse
C) Visual Studio
D) Swift

Question 47

____, malicious software written by hackers, poses a significant threat to your computer and its contents.

A) Malware
B) Bloatware
C) Destroyware
D) Platform software

Question 48

Packaged software can refer to a group of programs having similar features and sold together, known as a(n) ____.

A) suite
B) OS
C) service pack
D) patch

Question 49

____ software, such as a word processing program, performs specific tasks.

A) System
B) Application
C) Integrated
D) Agile

Question 50

When your device does not respond to common recovery techniques, you may need to ____ your operating system to a previous version.

A) restore
B) format
C) reboot
D) install

Question 51

____ means that Apps should run equally well on a variety of platforms and devices, such as laptops, tablets, and smartphones.

A) Scalability
B) Portability
C) Stability
D) Personalization

Question 52

____ software creates a personal security zone around your computer by monitoring all incoming and outgoing traffic and blocking any suspicious activity.

A) Antispyware
B) Antivirus
C) Antispam
D) Firewall

Question 53

Increasingly, software publishers and trade groups use ____ technologies to fight software piracy and prevent unauthorized copying of digital content.

A) digital rights management
B) assembly
C) firewall
D) open source

Question 54

____ technologies require users to log in with a valid user ID and password to access web-based content.

A) Encryption
B) Copy protection
C) Digital watermark
D) Authentication

Question 55

A game app might require a(n) ____ to move to a higher level.

A) in-app purchase
B) SaaS
C) site license
D) software development kit

Question 56

____ is installed on your computer and can be used indefinitely.

A) Perpetual software
B) SaaS
C) DRM
D) EULA

Question 57

A user ____ gives instructions on using the program's features and troubleshooting common problems.

A) algorithm
B) m anual
C) library
D) platform

Question 58

A ____ license grants one user the right to use the software.

A) site
B) concurrent-use
C) single-user
D) time-limited

Question 59

____ software finds and removes malware from your computer and scans incoming and outgoing email messages to identify threats.

A) Antivirus
B) Program
C) Application
D) Firewall

Question 60

A software ____ grants a user rights to use of the software in specified ways.

A) license
B) development kit
C) algorithm
D) certificate

Question 61

____ is application software that makes people more productive by automating common or repetitive tasks.

A) Productivity software
B) Utility software
C) Operating system software
D) Shareware

Question 62

Basic software troubleshooting techniques include the following: stop and think, save and back up, gather information, research possible solutions, and ____.

A) contact technical support
B) upgrade
C) reformat
D) debug

Question 64

____ replace sections of existing code with the new, improved code.

A) Software updates
B) EULAs
C) Platforms
D) Software development kits

Question 65

____ are utility programs that control peripheral devices such as a keyboards, printers, or scanners.

A) Device drivers
B) Service packs
C) Patches
D) Apps

Question 66

____ software blocks electronic junk mail from entering your email inbox.

A) Antispam
B) Antispyware
C) Antivirus
D) Firewall

Question 67

____ technologies require users to sign in with a valid user ID and password to access web-based content such as software programs or e-books.

A) Authentication
B) Agile
C) Monetized
D) Open source

Question 68

Software is a set of instructions that tells a computer what to do, how to do it, and where to send the results, or____.

A) output
B) algorithms
C) SDKs
D) input

Question 69

You can now purchase the use of many apps by paying a monthly subscription fee instead of paying for the entire product all at once. This arrangement is known as ____.

A) software as a service (SaaS)
B) sharing
C) in-app purchasing
D) pirating

Question 70

Software interacts with computer hardware and other software in an organized chain of events; each link in the chain relays ____ along the chain until the job at hand is successfully completed.

A) instructions
B) algorithms
C) source code
D) apps

Question 71

Software publishers periodically introduce new versions, or____, of their software products with entirely new features.

A) upgrades
B) updates
C) patches
D) software development kits