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Computers Are Your Future, 12e (LaBerta)

Chapter 5  Application Software: Tools for Productivity

 

1) The ________ provides the environment in which the application software runs.

  1. A) general-purpose
  2. B) personal productivity
  3. C) operating system
  4. D) multimedia

Answer:  C

Diff: 1

Reference:  Introduction

 

2) Application software:

  1. A) refers to background programs that prepare the computer to start up.
  2. B) provides the environment in which the operating system functions.
  3. C) includes programs that you use to complete a specific task such as letters and presentations.
  4. D) is used to find the source of computer malfunctions.

Answer:  C

Diff: 1

Reference:  Introduction

 

3) ________ include word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation graphics, and personal information management applications.

  1. A) Personal productivity programs
  2. B) Home and educational programs
  3. C) Multimedia and graphics software
  4. D) Applications that work through and run from the Internet

Answer:  A

Diff: 2

Reference:  General-Purpose Applications

 

4) PowerPoint is an example of a:

  1. A) spreadsheet application.
  2. B) presentation graphics program.
  3. C) database application.
  4. D) personal information manager.

Answer:  B

Diff: 1

Reference:  Personal Productivity Programs

 

 

5) Outlook is an example of a(n):

  1. A) e-mail database program.
  2. B) high productivity program.
  3. C) personal information management program.
  4. D) rendering program.

Answer:  C

Diff: 2

Reference:  An Overview of Microsoft 2010

6) ________ include desktop publishing and multimedia authoring programs, animation programs, image-editing programs, and 3-D rendering programs.

  1. A) Multimedia and graphics software
  2. B) Applications that work through and run from the Internet
  3. C) Personal productivity programs
  4. D) Home and educational programs

Answer:  A

Diff: 2

Reference:  General-Purpose Applications

 

7) ________ include e-mail programs, web browsers, instant messaging software, and videoconferencing software.

  1. A) Multimedia and graphics software
  2. B) Personal productivity programs
  3. C) Home and educational programs
  4. D) Applications that work through and run from the Internet

Answer:  D

Diff: 2

Reference:  General-Purpose Applications

 

8) Programs that enable users to manage, track, report, and share information are known as ________ software.

  1. A) multimedia
  2. B) operating system
  3. C) personal information manager
  4. D) graphics

Answer:  C

Diff: 1

Reference:  Personal Productivity Programs

 

9) Multimedia involves ________ or more media.

  1. A) two
  2. B) three
  3. C) four
  4. D) ten

Answer:  A

Diff: 1

Reference:  Multimedia and Graphics Software

 

10) Codecs use two different approaches to compression: lossless and ________.

  1. A) rendered
  2. B) bitmapped
  3. C) decompression
  4. D) lossy

Answer:  D

Diff: 1

Reference:  Compression and Decompression

11) Which of the following is the lossy file format used on the Web?

  1. A) JPEG
  2. B) PNG
  3. C) BMP
  4. D) GIF

Answer:  A

Diff: 2

Reference:  Compression and Decompression

 

12) Which of the following type of graphic format uses lossless compression?

  1. A) JPEG
  2. B) PNG
  3. C) BMP
  4. D) GIF

Answer:  B

Diff: 3

Reference:  Compression and Decompression

 

13) Which of the following type of graphic is created by a drawing program?

  1. A) Bitmapped
  2. B) Post-Script
  3. C) Vector
  4. D) Raster

Answer:  C

Diff: 1

Reference:  Drawing Programs

 

14) Which of the following techniques uses color intensity to add realism to a three-dimensional object?

  1. A) Image editing
  2. B) Ray tracing
  3. C) Bitmapping
  4. D) Lossy compression

Answer:  B

Diff: 2

Reference:  Three-Dimensional Rendering Programs

 

 

15) Which of the following is the default Microsoft Windows sound file format?

  1. A) SND
  2. B) WAV
  3. C) MP3
  4. D) AU

Answer:  B

Diff: 2

Reference:  Audio Editing Software

16) Which of the following open source audio file format is faster and requires less space than MP3 files?

  1. A) AU
  2. B) MINI
  3. C) Ogg Vorbis
  4. D) Matroska

Answer:  C

Diff: 2

Reference:  Audio Editing Software

 

17) Which of the following is the name of the organization that sets Web standards?

  1. A) IP
  2. B) W3C
  3. C) FTC
  4. D) OSI

Answer:  B

Diff: 2

Reference:  Multimedia Authoring Systems

 

18) A ________ file, which is used in publishing, allows very specific instructions to be attached to an image.

  1. A) GIF
  2. B) JPEG
  3. C) TIFF
  4. D) BMP

Answer:  C

Diff: 2

Reference:  Paint Programs

 

19) Because Web browsers can read ________ files, that form of animation is common on the Web.

  1. A) TIFF
  2. B) GIF
  3. C) JPEG
  4. D) BMP

Answer:  B

Diff: 2

Reference:  Paint Programs

 

20) ________, a new wave of office suites, makes it possible to share files with others, resulting in easier group collaboration.

  1. A) Multimedia software
  2. B) Web-hosted technology
  3. C) Web-browser technology
  4. D) Internet User software

Answer:  B

Diff: 2

Reference:  Applications that Run from the Internet: Web-Hosted Technology

21) Unlike other Web-hosted technology, ________ permits opening and editing files directly within the user’s Web browser.

  1. A) Window Office Live
  2. B) Google Docs
  3. C) Office Multimedia
  4. D) Google Live

Answer:  B

Diff: 1

Reference:  Applications that Run from the Internet: Web-Hosted Technology

 

22) Spyware software can perform all of the following EXCEPT:

  1. A) it can monitor your computer or online activity.
  2. B) it can relay information about you to the spyware’s source.
  3. C) it can allow others to take control of your computer.
  4. D) it can avoid compatibility problems.

Answer:  D

Diff: 1

Reference:  Undesirable Internet Software: Spyware, Adware, and Pop-Ups

 

23) Which of the following does gMUD stand for?

  1. A) Graphical multiuser dungeons
  2. B) Graphical multiuser dimensions
  3. C) Both A and B
  4. D) None of the above

Answer:  C

Diff: 3

Reference:  Computer Games

 

24) Programs that are designed for specialized fields or the business market are known as ________ applications.

  1. A) tailor-made
  2. B) horizontal
  3. C) dedicated services
  4. D) single-market

Answer:  A

Diff: 1

Reference:  Tailor-Made Applications

 

25) Which type of software would you install if you want full-functioning word processing and spreadsheet capabilities, and you want the programs to share resources?

  1. A) A software suite containing word processing, spreadsheet, and other programs
  2. B) An integrated program containing word processing, spreadsheet, and other programs
  3. C) A network-integrated program that includes modules that share the same interface
  4. D) Standalone programs for word processing and spreadsheets

Answer:  A

Diff: 2

Reference:  Standalone Programs, Integrated Programs, and Software Suites

26) To revise a file from Microsoft Office Live, it must be downloaded and edited using ________ and then uploaded again.

  1. A) Microsoft Works
  2. B) Microsoft Office
  3. C) Microsoft WordPad
  4. D) any word processor

Answer:  B

Diff: 2

Reference:  Standalone Programs, Integrated Programs, and Software Suites

 

27) Which of the following is an example of a software suite?

  1. A) Microsoft Access
  2. B) Aldus PageMaker
  3. C) Corel WordPerfect Office
  4. D) Internet Explorer

Answer:  C

Diff: 2

Reference:  Standalone Programs, Integrated Programs, and Software Suites

 

28) Microsoft Word and Excel are examples of ________ programs.

  1. A) standalone
  2. B) integrated
  3. C) tailor-made
  4. D) custom

Answer:  A

Diff: 2

Reference:  Standalone Programs, Integrated Programs, and Software Suites

 

29) The system requirements for a software program indicate the:

  1. A) number of peripheral devices that must be attached to your computer.
  2. B) maximum level of power the computer needs to run the software.
  3. C) minimum level of equipment needed for the computer to run the software.
  4. D) average level of power needed for the computer to run the software.

Answer:  C

Diff: 1

Reference:  System Requirements and Software Versions

 

 

30) Which of the following represents a major change in a software program?

  1. A) Decimal number
  2. B) Whole number
  3. C) Patch
  4. D) Service release

Answer:  B

Diff: 2

Reference:  System Requirements and Software Versions

31) Instead of looking up information in a printed manual, you can use a program’s ________ feature to read documentation right on the computer.

  1. A) About
  2. B) View
  3. C) Question
  4. D) Help

Answer:  D

Diff: 2

Reference:  Distribution and Documentation

 

32) Most software licenses included with programs that you purchase give you the right to install the program on:

  1. A) any of your classmates’ computers because it will be used for educational purposes.
  2. B) all the computers in your office.
  3. C) one computer.
  4. D) all the computers you have in your home.

Answer:  C

Diff: 1

Reference:  Software Licenses and Registration

 

33) Validation proves that you are using a(n) ________ copy of the software and not a pirated version.

  1. A) up to date
  2. B) trial
  3. C) legal
  4. D) group

Answer:  C

Diff: 1

Reference:  Software Licenses and Registration

 

34) Which of the following software is NOT copyrighted software?

  1. A) Freeware
  2. B) Commercial
  3. C) Shareware
  4. D) Public domain

Answer:  D

Diff: 2

Reference:  Commercial Software, Shareware, Freeware, and Public Domain Software

 

35) Software that you can use on a “try before you buy” basis is known as:

  1. A) commercial software.
  2. B) freeware.
  3. C) shareware.
  4. D) groupware.

Answer:  C

Diff: 2

Reference:  Commercial Software, Shareware, Freeware, and Public Domain Software

36) Which of the following is NOT true about the reasons people like being beta testers?

  1. A) They want their voices to be heard.
  2. B) They get paid for their time.
  3. C) They may get the software free or at a discount.
  4. D) They enjoy being on the cutting edge.

Answer:  B

Diff: 2

Reference:  System Requirements and Software Versions

 

37) In the Windows operating system, which utility should be used to delete unwanted programs?

  1. A) Erase Programs
  2. B) Clean Disk
  3. C) Windows Programs and Features
  4. D) Defragment

Answer:  C

Diff: 2

Reference:  Installing Applications

 

38) Which of the following happens when you launch an application?

  1. A) Data files are copied from the memory to the hard disk.
  2. B) A dialog box displays asking you to verify that you do want the program to appear on screen.
  3. C) Program files are copied from the hard disk to the memory.
  4. D) The program changes the registry so the computer knows what kind of application you are using.

Answer:  C

Diff: 2

Reference:  Launching Applications

 

39) Applications typically enable you to choose from a list of ________ that specify how you want the program to operate.

  1. A) configurations
  2. B) options
  3. C) defaults
  4. D) packages

Answer:  B

Diff: 1

Reference:  Choosing Options

 

40) An efficient way to reduce the chance of losing all of the work in your file as a result of a power failure is to:

  1. A) save your file for the first time after you have completed entering the content.
  2. B) save your file for the first time before you enter any text on the document screen.
  3. C) activate the Autosave option and set it to save automatically every 10 minutes.
  4. D) save your file with a new filename every 10 minutes.

Answer:  C

Diff: 1

Reference:  Choosing Options

41) General-purpose applications, such as spreadsheets, that people use to complete their work effectively and efficiently are referred to as ________ productivity programs.

Answer:  personal

Diff: 2

Reference:  General-Purpose Applications

 

42) SMIL is an acronym for Synchronized Multimedia ________ Language.

Answer:  Integration

Diff: 2

Reference:  Video Editing

 

43) Bitmapped graphics are composed of tiny dots known as picture elements or ________.

Answer:  pixels

Diff: 1

Reference:  Paint Programs

 

44) The algorithms that are used to compress and decompress files are called ________.

Answer:  codecs

Diff: 3

Reference:  Compression and Decompression

 

45) Another term for bitmapped graphics is ________ graphics.

Answer:  raster

Diff: 2

Reference:  Paint Programs

 

46) Enlargements that cause an unattractive distortion are referred to as the ________.

Answer:  jaggies

Diff: 2

Reference:  Paint Programs

 

47) Adobe’s ________ Elements is an image-editing program designed for beginners to prepare their pictures for output to a color printer.

Answer:  Photoshop

Diff: 3

Reference:  Computer Aided Design (CAD) Programs

 

 

48) Files that contain a text-based description detailing how musical notes are to be played are known by the acronym ________.

Answer:  MIDI

Diff: 2

Reference:  Audio Editing Software

 

49) QuickTime is the video file format developed by ________ Computer that is widely used in producing multimedia CDs.

Answer:  Apple

Diff: 2

Reference:  Audio Editing Software

50) The new wave in office suites is ________-hosted technology, which means users can upload files to an online site so the files can be viewed and edited from another location.

Answer:  Web

Diff: 2

Reference:  Applications That Work Through and Run from the Internet

 

51) Windows Office Live and Google Docs are two examples of sites that offer ________-hosted technology.

Answer:  Web

Diff: 2

Reference:  Applications That Work Through and Run from the Internet

 

52) ________ is Internet software that may monitor your computer or online activity, relay information about you to its source, or allow others to take control of your computer.

Answer:  Spyware

Diff: 2

Reference:  Applications That Work Through and Run from the Internet

 

53) ________ is Internet software that is created by an advertising agency to collect information about the user’s Internet habits or to encourage the user to purchase a product.

Answer:  Adware

Diff: 2

Reference:  Applications That Work Through and Run from the Internet

 

54) Applications such as personal finance, home design, and games are examples of home and/or ________ programs.

Answer:  educational

Diff: 1

Reference:  Home and Educational Programs

 

55) MMORPG is an acronym for ________ multiplayer online role-playing games.

Answer:  massively

Diff: 2

Reference:  Computer Games

 

 

56) ________-made applications are designed for specialized fields or the business market, such as medical or dental offices.

Answer:  Tailor

Diff: 2

Reference:  Tailor-Made Applications

 

57) Software that is developed by programmers and software engineers to meet the specific needs of an organization is called ________ software.

Answer:  custom

Diff: 2

Reference:  Custom Versus Packaged Software

 

58) A(n) ________ program includes reduced function productivity software modules that share the same interface.

Answer:  integrated

Diff: 2

Reference:  Standalone Programs, Integrated Programs, and Software Suites

59) Microsoft ________ contains a word processor that is similar to Microsoft Word.

Answer:  Works

Diff: 2

Reference:  Standalone Programs, Integrated Programs, and Software Suites

 

60) A software ________ is a collection of individual, full-featured, standalone programs that are bundled and sold together.

Answer:  suite

Diff: 1

Reference:  Standalone Programs, Integrated Programs, and Software Suites

 

61) File formats that are limited to specific software vendors or computer models are called ________ file formats.

Answer:  proprietary

Diff: 2

Reference:  Applications that Run from the Internet: Web-Hosted Technology

 

62) The “.5” in PageMaker 6.5 indicates a minor or ________-release program revision.

Answer:  maintenance

Diff: 1

Reference:  System Requirements and Software Versions

 

63) You should always carefully read the ________ agreement before installing software to see what warranties and guarantees you are entitled to.

Answer:  license

Diff: 1

Reference:  Software Licenses and Registration

 

 

64) A(n) ________ is a pointer to a program and usually uses a software company logo for the icon.

Answer:  shortcut

Diff: 2

Reference:  Installing Applications

 

65) To ________ an application means to quit or shut down the program.

Answer:  exit

Diff: 1

Reference:  Exiting Applications

 

66) A university that needs to install software on hundreds of computers may find it more economical to purchase a(n) ________ license.

Answer:  site

Diff: 2

Reference:  Software Licenses and Registration

 

67) Software that you try prior to purchasing is called ________.

Answer:  shareware

Diff: 2

Reference:  Commercial Software, Shareware, Freeware, and Public Domain Software

68) To ________ an application deletes all of the application’s files from your hard disk.

Answer:  uninstall

Diff: 1

Reference:  Installing Applications

 

69) Operating system software refers to all of the programs that enable the user to use the computer to perform tasks and accomplish work.

Answer:  FALSE

Diff: 1

Reference:  Introduction

 

70) An image-editing program is an example of multimedia and graphics software.

Answer:  TRUE

Diff: 1

Reference:  General-Purpose Applications

 

71) Ripping CDs is also referred to as burning CDs.

Answer:  TRUE

Diff: 1

Reference:  Multimedia and Graphics Software

 

72) All video file formats use codec techniques.

Answer:  TRUE

Diff: 1

Reference:  Multimedia and Graphics Software

 

73) Multimedia applications use more than one media.

Answer:  TRUE

Diff: 1

Reference:  Multimedia and Graphics Software

 

74) With nonstreaming video, the video picture starts playing right after the user clicks the video link.

Answer:  FALSE

Diff: 1

Reference:  Multimedia and Graphics Software

 

75) Before the Internet came along, most software was distributed through floppy disks and CD-ROMs.

Answer:  TRUE

Diff: 1

Reference:  Distribution and Documentation

 

76) A software license is actually a contract with the software publisher.

Answer:  TRUE

Diff: 1

Reference:  Software Licenses and Registration

 

77) BMP is a standard format developed for UNIX systems.

Answer:  FALSE

Diff: 1

Reference:  Multimedia and Graphics Software

78) Codecs use three different approaches to compression.

Answer:  TRUE

Diff: 1

Reference:  Multimedia and Graphics Software

 

79) Commercial authoring tools save output in proprietary file formats.

Answer:  TRUE

Diff: 1

Reference:  Multimedia and Graphics Software

 

80) With lossless compression, the file is compressed so that it can be completely restored.

Answer:  TRUE

Diff: 1

Reference:  Multimedia and Graphics Software

 

81) The TIFF file format is used in publishing and has the ability to capture as much image detail as is possible.

Answer:  TRUE

Diff: 1

Reference:  Multimedia and Graphics Software

 

82) MPEG-3 absorbs many of the features of MPEG-1 and MPEG-2.

Answer:  FALSE

Diff: 2

Reference:  Multimedia and Graphics Software

 

83) Tailor-made applications often cost much less than general-purpose applications.

Answer:  FALSE

Diff: 1

Reference:  Tailor-Made Applications

 

84) Custom software is developed for general-purpose use.

Answer:  FALSE

Diff: 1

Reference:  Custom Versus Packaged Software

 

85) A software suite is an interconnected bundle of programs.

Answer:  TRUE

Diff: 1

Reference:  Standalone Programs, Integrated Programs, and Software Suites

 

86) Web-hosted technology means the capability to upload files to an online site.

Answer:  TRUE

Diff: 1

Reference:  Applications that Run from the Internet: Web-Hosted Technology

 

87) The modules of an integrated program are available separately.

Answer:  FALSE

Diff: 1

Reference:  Standalone Programs, Integrated Programs, and Software Suites

88) There is currently no software to prevent pop-ups on your computer.

Answer:  FALSE

Diff: 1

Reference:  Safety and Security

 

89) It is unethical for publishers to bundle spyware with their programs.

Answer:  TRUE

Diff: 1

Reference:  Software Licenses and Registration

 

90) System requirements refer to the maximum level of equipment that a program needs to run.

Answer:  FALSE

Diff: 1

Reference:  System Requirements and Software Versions

 

 

Match the following terms to their descriptions:

 

  1. A) Copyrighted software that contains measures to prevent unauthorized duplication
  2. B) Copyrighted software that can be copied at no charge but cannot be sold
  3. C) Software without a copyright that can be copied, changed, and used at no charge
  4. D) Copyrighted software that you can try before paying the registration fee
  5. E) Copyrighted software that you must pay for before using

 

91) Shareware

Diff: 1

Reference:  Software Licenses and Registration

 

92) Public domain software

Diff: 1

Reference:  Software Licenses and Registration

 

93) Freeware

Diff: 1

Reference:  Software Licenses and Registration

 

94) Copy-protected software

Diff: 1

Reference:  Software Licenses and Registration

 

95) Commercial software

Diff: 1

Reference:  Software Licenses and Registration

 

Answers: 91) D 92) C 93) B 94) A 95) E

 

Match the following terms to their descriptions:

 

  1. A) Application programs that assist in communicating, learning, and interacting electronically
  2. B) Professional desktop publishing, image-editing, and three-dimensional representation programs
  3. C) Personal desktop publishing, image-editing, and three-dimensional representation programs
  4. D) Preliminary version of a program in its final testing stages
  5. E) Application programs such as personal finance

 

96) Multimedia and graphics software

Diff: 2

Reference:  General-Purpose Applications

 

97) Beta version software

Diff: 2

Reference:  General-Purpose Applications

 

98) Personal productivity program

Diff: 2

Reference:  General-Purpose Applications

 

99) Internet programs

Diff: 2

Reference:  General-Purpose Applications

 

100) Home and educational programs

Diff: 2

Reference:  General-Purpose Applications

 

Answers: 96) B 97) D 98) C 99) A 100) E

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