Question 1

The most fundamental components of storage that users interact with are the:
A) widgets
B) icons
C) programs
D) files

Accepted Answer

Files are the most fundamental components of storage that users interact with, as they store the data and information that users create and manipulate. Widgets, icons, and programs are all components of the user interface, but they do not store data in and of themselves.

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of password management software?
A) Carbonite
B) TrueCrypt
C) VirtualBox
D) LastPass

Accepted Answer

LastPass is a well-known password management software that securely stores and manages passwords for various accounts. Carbonite is a cloud-based backup service, TrueCrypt is encryption software, and VirtualBox is virtualization software.

Question 3

The purpose of _________ software is to keep you, your computer, and your personal information safe from a variety of threats.
A) application
B) security
C) virtual
D) SDLC

Accepted Answer

The purpose of security software is to keep you, your computer, and your personal information safe from a variety of threats. Application software refers to any program or software that runs on your computer. Virtual software refers to programs or applications that are run in a virtual environment. SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle) refers to the entire development process of software from start to finish. While all of these software types can be important, only security software specifically addresses the question at hand.

Question 4

A software _________ is a contract from the software creator that specifies the rules for using this software.
A) copyright
B) algorithm
C) subscription
D) license

Accepted Answer

A software license is a legal agreement between the software creator and the user that specifies the terms and conditions for using the software. It outlines what the user can and cannot do with the software, how many devices it can be installed on, and any restrictions regarding sharing, modifying or selling.

Question 5

If you want to clear an operating system's temporary files for storage, performance, or privacy reasons, you should run a disk _________ utility.
A) formatting
B) defragmentation
C) cleanup
D) compression

Accepted Answer

A disk cleanup utility is designed to remove temporary and unnecessary files from a computer system, which can help to free up space, improve performance, and protect privacy. Formatting, defragmentation, and compression are all different processes that serve specific purposes and are not specifically designed for clearing temporary files.

Question 6

_________ backup providers are companies which provide utility software that creates automated backups to an online account.
A) Cloud
B) Virtual
C) Open source
D) Media

Accepted Answer

Cloud backup providers offer services that enable users to automatically save and store their data online, ensuring it is backed up off-site in case of data loss or system failure.

Question 7

A(n) _________ is a graphical representation of a file, folder, or drive.
A) widget
B) path
C) icon
D) directory

Accepted Answer

An icon is a graphical representation of a file, folder, or drive that typically appears on a computer desktop or in a file manager. A widget is a small application or tool that performs a specific function and can be placed on a desktop or dashboard. A path refers to the route through which a file or folder is located in a hierarchical file system. A directory is a container or folder that contains files or subdirectories.

Question 8

One of the most famous _________ licenses is GPL, which ensures that a particular program remains free to distribute and allows its code to be examined and modified by anyone.
A) open source
B) shareware
C) system
D) EULA

Accepted Answer

The description is of an open-source license, and the most well-known of those is the GNU General Public License (GPL).

Question 9

Which of the following is an example of a cloud-based backup utility?
A) Carbonite
B) TrueCrypt
C) VMware
D) LastPass

Accepted Answer

Carbonite is a well-known cloud-based backup utility that allows users to back up important files and data securely to the cloud. TrueCrypt is an encryption software, VMware is a virtualization software, and LastPass is a password management tool, none of which are specifically designed for cloud-based backup.

Question 10

A _________ license allows companies to install the software on multiple (or all) the machines that they own.
A) freeware
B) shareware
C) volume
D) subscription

Accepted Answer

A volume license is designed for companies that need to install software on multiple machines. This type of license allows the company to install the software on all of the machines that they own, or on a certain number of machines specified in the license agreement. Freeware is software that is available for free, but may have restrictions on how it can be used. Shareware is software that is available for free initially, but requires payment if the user wants full access to all features. A subscription license typically requires payment on a monthly or yearly basis and may limit the number of installations.

Question 11

Operating systems typically contain a disk _________ or optimization utility, which will reorganize files and fragments to place related ones nearer to each other.
A) formatting
B) defragmentation
C) cleanup
D) compression

Accepted Answer

The option mentioned in the question is defragmentation. It is the process of reorganizing the files on a disk to make them contiguous.

Question 12

Preparing a storage device for use by an operating system is known as:
A) formatting
B) compiling
C) installing
D) coding

Accepted Answer

Formatting is the process of preparing a storage device to be used by an operating system. This involves creating a file system on the device and initializing it for use. Compiling, installing, and coding are all different processes that do not involve preparing a storage device.

Question 13

The _________ is a temporary location for things that are being moved or copied.
A) clipboard
B) path
C) library
D) directory

Accepted Answer

The clipboard is a temporary storage location used for holding things that are being moved or copied. It allows users to transfer data and information from one place to another within a software application or between different applications.

Question 14

Federal _________ law gives software creators a variety of rights and privileges over their creative work.
A) copyright
B) license
C) SDLC
D) EULA

Accepted Answer

Federal copyright law gives software creators exclusive rights to their work, including the right to reproduce it, distribute it, and create derivative works. A license is a legal agreement granting permission to use the software, but it does not provide the same level of protection as copyright law. SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle) is a process used to develop software, and EULA (End User License Agreement) is a type of license agreement that sets the terms and conditions for using the software.

Question 15

A(n) _________ is a special environment that allows you to run an operating system on top of another operating system.
A) firewall
B) virtual machine
C) IDE
D) SDLC

Accepted Answer

A virtual machine is a software environment that allows an operating system (OS) or application to run on another OS or host machine. It creates a virtualized environment that's isolated from the underlying hardware and other software on the host machine. This means you can run different OSes, run legacy applications, or test software in a controlled environment without affecting your main system. Firewalls, IDEs, and SDLC are not related to creating a virtualized environment.

Question 16

Many users choose to _________ several files into one ZIP file for the sake of easy transport, especially when attaching them to an email message.
A) encrypt
B) format
C) compress
D) defragment

Accepted Answer

To combine several files into one ZIP file, users typically use compression software to compress the files together. This reduces the overall file size and makes it easier to transport, particularly when attaching it to an email message. Encryption, formatting, and defragmentation all serve different purposes that are not relevant to combining files into a ZIP file.

Question 17

To keep using _________ after the trial period, you must purchase a full version or a code that can be entered into the software.
A) freeware
B) shareware
C) volume licenses
D) open source software

Accepted Answer

Shareware is software that can be downloaded and used for free for a trial period, after which a user must purchase a full version or a code to continue using it. Freeware is software that is completely free to use, while volume licenses and open-source software are not relevant to the context of needing to purchase a full version after a trial period.

Question 18

A _________ is a copy of one or more files (or entire storage devices) that is made in case the originals become lost or damaged.
A) path
B) file system
C) firewall
D) backup

Accepted Answer

A backup is a duplicate copy of one or more files or entire storage devices made to protect against data loss in case the originals become lost or damaged.

Question 19

_________ utilities allow parents to set a variety of limits on their children's Internet usage.
A) Defragmentation
B) Firewall
C) Encryption
D) Parental control

Accepted Answer

Parental control utilities are specifically designed to set limits on a child's internet usage. Defragmentation, firewall, and encryption utilities do not provide these features.

Question 20

When you no longer need a file or a folder you can use the _________ command to remove it from your drive.
A) cleanup
B) delete
C) install
D) backup

Accepted Answer

To remove a file or a folder from your drive, you can use the delete command. This will permanently delete the file or folder and free up space on your drive. The cleanup command is used to remove temporary files and other unnecessary files from your drive. The install command is used to install software onto your computer, while the backup command is used to create a backup copy of important files and data.

Quiz 3: Software

The most fundamental components of storage that users interact with are the:

Which of the following is an example of password management software?

The purpose of _________ software is to keep you, your computer, and your personal information safe from a variety of threats.

A software _________ is a contract from the software creator that specifies the rules for using this software.

If you want to clear an operating system's temporary files for storage, performance, or privacy reasons, you should run a disk _________ utility.

_________ backup providers are companies which provide utility software that creates automated backups to an online account.

A(n) _________ is a graphical representation of a file, folder, or drive.

One of the most famous _________ licenses is GPL, which ensures that a particular program remains free to distribute and allows its code to be examined and modified by anyone.

Which of the following is an example of a cloud-based backup utility?

A _________ license allows companies to install the software on multiple (or all) the machines that they own.

Operating systems typically contain a disk _________ or optimization utility, which will reorganize files and fragments to place related ones nearer to each other.

Preparing a storage device for use by an operating system is known as:

The _________ is a temporary location for things that are being moved or copied.

Federal _________ law gives software creators a variety of rights and privileges over their creative work.

A(n) _________ is a special environment that allows you to run an operating system on top of another operating system.

Many users choose to _________ several files into one ZIP file for the sake of easy transport, especially when attaching them to an email message.

To keep using _________ after the trial period, you must purchase a full version or a code that can be entered into the software.

A _________ is a copy of one or more files (or entire storage devices) that is made in case the originals become lost or damaged.

_________ utilities allow parents to set a variety of limits on their children's Internet usage.

When you no longer need a file or a folder you can use the _________ command to remove it from your drive.