Question 1

Most personal finance software offers a variety of online services, which require access to the Internet.

Accepted Answer

Most personal finance software connects to online services (such as bank accounts, investment portfolios, and bill pay) and therefore requires Internet access.

Question 2

Although most word processing programs have none of the capabilities of DTP software, professional designers and graphic artists use word processing software because it supports page layout.

Accepted Answer

Professional designers and graphic artists prefer DTP (Desktop Publishing) software over word processing software for page layout and design because DTP software offers advanced features specifically tailored for professional design and layout, unlike most word processing programs which are primarily focused on text processing and have limited design capabilities.

Question 3

Educational software seldom includes games or content to make the learning experience more fun.

Accepted Answer

Educational software often includes games or interactive content to make the learning experience more engaging and fun for learners.

Question 4

Some operating systems include video and audio editing software.

Accepted Answer

Some operating systems, such as Windows and macOS, include basic video and audio editing software such as Windows Movie Maker and iMovie.

Question 5

Video editing software rarely includes audio editing capabilities.

Accepted Answer

Many video editing software programs do include audio editing capabilities, allowing users to adjust levels, add effects or filters, and manipulate tracks.

Question 6

A file compression utility identifies and fixes operating system and disk problems.

Accepted Answer

File compression utilities are designed to compress files and directories to reduce their size for storage and transfer. They do not have the capability to identify and fix operating system or disk problems.

Question 7

Personal DTP programs typically guide users through the development of a document by asking a series of questions, offering numerous predefined layouts, and providing standard text that can be added to documents.

Accepted Answer

Personal DTP programs often offer pre-designed templates and prompts to guide users in creating a document.

Question 8

Utility programs are considered application software because they assist a user with performing business activities.

Accepted Answer

Utility programs are designed to help manage, maintain, and control computer resources, rather than perform business activities, which is the primary function of application software.

Question 9

Most personal finance software includes financial planning features, such as analyzing home and personal loans, preparing income taxes, and managing retirement savings.

Accepted Answer

Personal finance software typically includes a variety of financial planning features, including those listed such as analyzing loans, preparing taxes, and managing retirement savings.

Question 10

Personal DTP software provides only a few graphical images.

Accepted Answer

Personal DTP software such as Microsoft Publisher or Adobe InDesign come with a wide variety of graphical images and templates to choose from.

Question 11

Home design/landscaping software includes hundreds of predrawn plans that users can customize to meet their needs.

Accepted Answer

Home design/landscaping software typically includes predrawn plans that users can modify and customize according to their needs.

Question 12

Once created, multimedia presentations often take the form of interactive computer-based presentations or Web-based presentations designed to facilitate learning, demonstrate product functionality, and elicit direct-user participation.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. Multimedia presentations can be interactive computer-based or Web-based presentations that are designed to facilitate learning, demonstrate product functionality, and elicit direct-user participation.

Question 13

Application software, such as Word and Excel, seldom include Web page authoring features.

Accepted Answer

This statement is no longer true as many application software, such as Microsoft Word and Excel, now include Web page authoring features.

Question 14

The programs in software suites for personal use typically have all the capabilities of business applications.

Accepted Answer

Software suites for personal use often have scaled-down features compared to business applications, focusing on core functionalities needed for personal tasks rather than the comprehensive capabilities required for business operations.

Question 15

Image editing software also is called illustration software.

Accepted Answer

Image editing software and illustration software are two separate categories of software. Image editing software is used for manipulating and enhancing photographs or images, while illustration software is used for creating original graphics or artwork. While some features may overlap, they are not the same thing.

Question 16

Few personal DTP programs include paint/image editing software or photo editing software.

Accepted Answer

Most personal DTP (Desktop Publishing) programs include some form of paint/image editing software or photo editing software to allow users to manipulate graphics and photos directly within their projects.

Question 17

The programs in software suites for personal use usually can be purchased individually.

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

Few Web page authoring programs allow users to organize, manage, or maintain Web sites.

Accepted Answer

Many web page authoring programs, such as Dreamweaver and WordPress, offer various tools and features for organizing, managing, and maintaining web sites, such as templates, site managers, and content management systems.

Question 19

Most of the programs for home, personal, and educational use are relatively expensive, often priced more than one thousand dollars.

Accepted Answer

Most programs for home, personal, and educational use are affordable and cost less than one thousand dollars. There are many free and open-source options available as well.

Question 20

Educational software exists for very few subjects.

Accepted Answer

Educational software exists for a wide range of subjects, from math and science to history and foreign languages. There are also educational software programs for practical skills, such as typing or programming.

Quiz 3: Application Software