Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Project management software is specifically designed to plan and schedule events and resources for projects or events, making it the most appropriate choice for this scenario. A calendar may be useful for scheduling, but it would not allow for assigning resources or tracking progress. A database may be useful for storing information about events and resources, but it would not provide the planning and scheduling functionality required. A software suite may include project management software, but it would also include a range of other tools that may not be necessary for this specific task.

Question 2

Sales, marketing, and manufacturing are all types of software typically used by a(n) ______.
A) enterprise
B) small business
C) individual
D) power user

Accepted Answer

Sales, marketing, and manufacturing software are commonly used by enterprises, which have larger, more complex operations that require specialized software to manage various aspects of their business. Small businesses and individuals are less likely to have a need for these types of software and may opt for simpler, more affordable options. Power users may use these types of software, but they are not limited to just these types of software and may use a wide range of programs depending on their needs.

Question 3

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.

Accepted Answer

Open source software refers to software that is provided for use, modification, and redistribution. It is released with a license that allows users to access and modify its source code. Examples of open source software include Linux, Firefox, and MySQL.

Question 4

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.

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

Adjusting the ______ adjusts the difference in appearance between light and dark areas of the photo.
A) brightness
B) contrast
C) sharpness
D) compression

Accepted Answer

The contrast adjusts the difference in appearance between light and dark areas of the photo. Brightness controls the overall lightness or darkness of the entire photo, sharpness affects the clarity and crispness of the image, and compression affects the size and quality of the file.

Question 6

What kind of software do you need to use an Internet phone?
A) FTP
B) chat
C) Internet messaging
D) VoIP

Accepted Answer

To use an Internet phone, you need VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) software, which allows you to make phone calls over the internet. FTP is used for file transfer, chat is for text-based communication, and internet messaging refers to services like email and instant messaging, which are not specifically designed for voice communication.

Question 7

Which of the following communication application types requires real-time interaction?
A) blog
B) mobile messaging
C) chat
D) email

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

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.

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

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.

Accepted Answer

Presentations are not viewed as clip shows. Clip shows typically consist of previous footage from a TV series and are not related to presentation software.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Photo editing software typically includes red-eye removal tools, while photo management software focuses on organizing and sorting photos. Illustration software is designed for creating drawings and graphics, while image software is too broad of a term to determine its specific capabilities.

Question 11

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.

Accepted Answer

Each row in a database contains data about a given item in the database, such as a person or product. Each column represents a specific type of information about that item.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

B4 represents a specific location on the spreadsheet, which is called a cell. A table is a collection of data organized in rows and columns, a worksheet is a single page of a spreadsheet, and a formula is an equation used to perform mathematical operations on data in the spreadsheet.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

The app being described involves a 3D graphic that allows the user to visualize different organs and muscles by zooming in and out, which suggests the use of augmented reality technology. The other answer choices (media player, video, CBT) do not fit the description provided.

Question 14

Which virus type targets a computer's start-up files?
A) macro
B) stealth
C) boot sector
D) kickstarter

Accepted Answer

Boot sector viruses infect the boot sector of a computer's hard drive, which contains important files needed to start up the operating system. By infecting this area, the virus is able to load itself into memory every time the computer is started up.

Question 15

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.

Accepted Answer

A software suite typically costs less than purchasing each application individually because it is bundled together as a package deal.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

The process of removing and adding text falls under the category of editing.

Question 17

Adjusting the ______ increases or decreases the crispness of objects in the photo.
A) brightness
B) contrast
C) sharpness
D) compression

Accepted Answer

Adjusting sharpness increases or decreases the clarity and crispness of objects in the photo. Brightness and contrast relate to the overall lighting and tonal range of the image, while compression refers to the method of reducing file size.

Question 18

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.

Accepted Answer

A rootkit is a type of malware that is designed to hide its presence and activity from antivirus software and other security measures. It is often used by attackers to gain remote access and control of a computer system without the user's knowledge or consent. The goal of a rootkit is to remain undetected for as long as possible in order to carry out malicious activities, such as stealing sensitive information or performing other nefarious actions.

Question 19

A(n) ______ is the destructive event or prank the virus delivers.
A) payload
B) bomb
C) explosion
D) fireball

Accepted Answer

The term "payload" is commonly used in the context of computer viruses to refer to the destructive event or prank that the virus delivers. This can include actions such as deleting files, spreading to other computers, or displaying an annoying message on the user's screen. The other options (B, C, and D) are not as commonly used in this context and do not accurately describe the nature of a virus's payload.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

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Quiz 4: Programs and Apps: Productivity, Graphics, Security, and Other Tools

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following best describes an app?

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

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

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

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) ______.

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?

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

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

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?

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

Which of the following best describes a rootkit?

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

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