ALLIED ISY101 MODULE 3 CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING

1. System
software is designed t accomplish __________ tasks.
a. real-world
b. computer-centric
c. gaming
d. only operating
systems
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2. Application
software is designed to accomplish __________ tasks and includes __________.
a.
real-world/statistical software
b. computer-centric
tasks/device drivers
c. gaming
tasks/utilities
d. only systems
tasks/Windows Vista
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3. What are
two main categories of software?
a. System and
application
b. System and
methodical
c. Application and
processing
d. Authoring and
publishing
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4. Software
most commonly associated with productivity software is:
a. the Windows Vista
operating system.
b. real-time players.
c. word processing
software.
d. browsers.
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5. Productivity
software that provides you with the ability to create, spell-check, edit, and
format is considered __________ software.
a. word processing
b. desktop processing
c. Web authoring
d. spreadsheet
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6. Productivity
software that has sophisticated features to help you produce professional
quality output is considered __________ software.
a. word processing
b. desktop publishing
c. Web authoring
d. spreadsheet
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7. Spreadsheets
are particularly useful for:
a. what-if analysis.
b. use as a
calculator.
c. creating tables.
d. none of the
choices apply.
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8. 3-D
graphics software provides a set of tools for creating __________ that
represents three-dimensional objects.
a. models
b. prototypes
c. wireframes
d. photos
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9. Software
designed to generate unique musical compositions simply by selecting the
musical style, instrument, key, and tempo is:
a. ear training.
b. notation.
c. computer-aided
music.
d. MIDI.
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10. A type of
software that provides a set of tools for transferring video footage from a
camcorder to a computer is __________ software.
a. role-playing
b. video editing
c. simulation
d. ear training
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11. A
__________ is a legal contract that defines the ways in which you may use a
computer program.
a. software license
b. software agreement
c. software copyright
d. purchase agreement
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12. Software
that is available without restriction is:
a. shareware.
b. open source.
c. public domain.
d. GPL.
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13. When
installing software, you should:
a. always select the
full installation.
b. always select the
custom installation.
c. always select
minimum installation.
d. select custom when
you don’t need all the features.
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14. To get rid
of software you no longer want, you:
a. delete the icon.
b. delete the files.
c. run an uninstall
routine.
d. none of the
choices apply.
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15. Antivirus
software does not require any updates.
a. True
b. False
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