Question 1

Transitions -special effects used between slides-can be applied to specific slides, or random transitions can be selected for the entire slide show. _________________________

Accepted Answer

Transitions can be applied to specific slides or to the entire slide show. It is also possible to select random transitions for the entire slide show.

Question 2

Regardless of the device being used, software typically falls into four basic categories of software: commercial software, shareware, freeware, and ____.
A) executable software
B) public domain software
C) advertising software
D) licensed software

Accepted Answer

The other answer choices are incorrect. Public domain software is software that is not copyrighted and therefore available for anyone to use or modify.

Question 3

Typically, objects in  p ainting programs can be layered so, if you place one object on top of another, you can later separate the two images if desired. _________________________

Accepted Answer

The answer of Typically, objects in  p ainting programs can be...

Question 4

When a software program is purchased, the buyer is acquiring a(n) ____ that permits him or her to use the software.
A) software license
B) copyright
C) ownership right
D) software key

Accepted Answer

When someone buys software, they are not buying ownership of the program itself. Instead, they are purchasing a license that grants them the right to use the software under certain terms and conditions. This license may specify how many devices the software can be installed on, whether it can be shared with others, and what kind of support is available.

Question 5

Drawing programs typically create vector graphics, which use mathematical formulas to represent image content instead of pixels. _________________________

Accepted Answer

Vector graphics are created using mathematical formulas to represent image content, whereas raster graphics (created by programs like Paint or Photoshop) use pixels.

Question 6

A(n) wizard is a document that is already created and formatted to fit a particular purpose, such as a fax cover sheet, résumé, memo, calendar, invoice, newsletter, or Web page. _________________________

Accepted Answer

A wizard is a software utility designed to help users perform complex tasks by guiding them through a step-by-step process, not a pre-created and formatted document.

Question 7

Cloud software is delivered on demand via the Web to wherever the user is at the moment, provided he or she has an Internet connection. _________________________

Accepted Answer

Cloud software is accessible over the Internet and can be used by a user from any location with an Internet connection.

Question 8

A type of sensitivity analysis (called what if in Microsoft Excel) involves having the spreadsheet compute the amount a constant value would need to be in order for the result of a particular formula to become a specified amount. _________________________

Accepted Answer

The answer of A type of sensitivity analysis (called what...

Question 9

O pen source software  are programs made up of source code that is available to the public. _________________________

Accepted Answer

Open source software is indeed made up of source code that is available to the public.

Question 10

In addition to their full versions, some commercial software is available in a ____ or trial version.
A) batched
B) user-friendly
C) complimentary
D) demo

Accepted Answer

A demo or trial version of commercial software is a limited version that allows users to try out the software before purchasing the full version.

Question 11

Font size is measured in points . _________________________

Accepted Answer

Font size is measured in points, with one point equaling 1/72 of an inch.

Question 12

Most application programs that allow text editing have a(n) editing spot that looks like a blinking vertical line on the screen and shows where the next change will be made to the document currently displayed on the screen. _________________________

Accepted Answer

The answer of Most application programs that allow text editing...

Question 13

The toolbar command button that pastes the last item copied or cut to the Clipboard to the current location can be replaced by the keyboard shortcut [Ctrl]+[P] . _________________________

Accepted Answer

The shortcut key combination for pasting the last item copied or cut to the Clipboard to the current location is [Ctrl] + [V]. [Ctrl] + [P] is the shortcut key combination for printing the document.

Question 14

At its most basic level, word processing is used to do what was done on a typewriter before computers were commonplace. _________________________

Accepted Answer

Word processing is a digital form of typing or writing documents, similar to what was done on a typewriter before the days of computers.

Question 15

____ is freeware software.
A) Norton AntiVirus (antivirus program)
B) Image Shrinker (image optimizer)
C) Chrome (Web browser)
D) Lynx (text-based Web browser)

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____ is freeware software.
A) Norton AntiVirus (antivirus...

Question 16

In a worksheet, functions are words, column headings, and other nonmathematical data. _________________________

Accepted Answer

In a worksheet, functions are mathematical operations that perform calculations on data in a worksheet, not words or other nonmathematical data. Column headings and other nonmathematical data are referred to as labels.

Question 17

____ is a shareware program.
A) Microsoft Office (office suite)
B) LibreOffice (office suite)
C) Quake 3 (game)
D) WinZip (file compression program)

Accepted Answer

WinZip is the only program listed that is shareware, meaning it requires payment for continued use after a trial period. Microsoft Office, LibreOffice, and Quake 3 are all either proprietary or open source software that can be freely downloaded and used without payment.

Question 18

Most spreadsheet programs allow multiple worksheets to be saved together in a single spreadsheet file, called a(n) workbook . _________________________

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. A workbook can contain multiple worksheets, and most spreadsheet programs allow them to be saved together in a single file for organization and convenience.

Question 19

Web-based software must be installed on the device being used before it is run. _________________________

Accepted Answer

Web-based software does not require installation on the device. It is accessed through a web browser and runs on the server or cloud-based platform where it is hosted.

Question 20

Ownership rights for original creative works are referred to as software licenses . _________________________

Accepted Answer

Ownership rights for original creative works are referred to as copyright, not software licenses. Software licenses grant the right to use software under specific conditions.

Quiz 6: Application Software: Desktop and Mobile Apps

Transitions -special effects used between slides-can be applied to specific slides, or random transitions can be selected for the entire slide show. _________________________

Regardless of the device being used, software typically falls into four basic categories of software: commercial software, shareware, freeware, and ____.

Typically, objects in p ainting programs can be layered so, if you place one object on top of another, you can later separate the two images if desired. _________________________

When a software program is purchased, the buyer is acquiring a(n) ____ that permits him or her to use the software.

Drawing programs typically create vector graphics, which use mathematical formulas to represent image content instead of pixels. _________________________

A(n) wizard is a document that is already created and formatted to fit a particular purpose, such as a fax cover sheet, résumé, memo, calendar, invoice, newsletter, or Web page. _________________________

Cloud software is delivered on demand via the Web to wherever the user is at the moment, provided he or she has an Internet connection. _________________________

A type of sensitivity analysis (called what if in Microsoft Excel) involves having the spreadsheet compute the amount a constant value would need to be in order for the result of a particular formula to become a specified amount. _________________________

O pen source software are programs made up of source code that is available to the public. _________________________

In addition to their full versions, some commercial software is available in a ____ or trial version.

Font size is measured in points . _________________________

Most application programs that allow text editing have a(n) editing spot that looks like a blinking vertical line on the screen and shows where the next change will be made to the document currently displayed on the screen. _________________________

The toolbar command button that pastes the last item copied or cut to the Clipboard to the current location can be replaced by the keyboard shortcut [Ctrl]+[P] . _________________________

At its most basic level, word processing is used to do what was done on a typewriter before computers were commonplace. _________________________

____ is freeware software.

In a worksheet, functions are words, column headings, and other nonmathematical data. _________________________

____ is a shareware program.

Most spreadsheet programs allow multiple worksheets to be saved together in a single spreadsheet file, called a(n) workbook . _________________________

Web-based software must be installed on the device being used before it is run. _________________________

Ownership rights for original creative works are referred to as software licenses . _________________________