CH 4 Csci Practice Exam Answers

Question 1
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A full software installation allows you to choose which features you want installed on your hard drive.
Answer Selected Answer: Correct Answer: [None Given] False 0 out of 1 points
Question 2
Integrated software applications and software suites are essentially the same thing.
Question 3
Microsoft ________ is software that allows students who have tablet PCs to write their notes directly onto the tablet using it as an electronic notebook.
Answer Selected Answer: Correct Answer: [None Given] A.
OneNote
Question 4
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Adobe Premiere Pro is an example of software that allows you to edit video.
Answer Selected Answer: Correct Answer: [None Given] True 0 out of 1 points
Question 5
Adobe Photoshop Elements is an example of a home image editing software program.

Question 6
Which type of software is used to make a slide show?

Answer Selected Answer: Correct Answer: [None Given] B.
presentation software
Question 7
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Software you can use to create a budget is called:
spreadsheet software.
Question 8
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Software that lets you do tasks at home, school, and work is called:
application software.
Question 9
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An example of software that includes electronic checkbook registers and automatic bill payment tools is:
Answer Selected Answer: Correct Answer: [None Given] C.
Intuit Quicken.
Question 10
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If you use shareware software after the initial trial period is over without paying for it, you will not be breaking the software license agreement.
Question 11
Many word processing software packages have themes of coordinated colors and styles that you can use throughout your document.
Question 12
Software that is distributed for free, but often with the condition that you pay for it if you like and intend to use it, is called:
Answer Selected Answer: Correct Answer: [None Given] D.
shareware.
Question 13
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OpenOffice is an example of open source software.

Question 14
Predesigned forms that provide the basic structure for a particular kind of document are known as:
templates.
Question 15
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In a database, a field is a group of related records.

Question 16
The primary benefit of spreadsheet software is its ability to automatically recalculate.

Question 17
Which type of software is used at colleges to keep track of student records?

database software
Question 18
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Word processing software allows you to easily change the appearance and organization of your documents.
Question 19
Which of the following is software that you can use for an unlimited time at no charge?
Answer
Selected Answer: Correct Answer:
[None Given] C.
freeware
Question 20
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It is normally cheaper to buy a software suite than to purchase individually each of the applications contained in the suite.
Question 21
Match the following terms to their definitions.

Answer Question Correct Match B. Selected Match [None Given] [None Given] [None Given]
beta freeware shareware
prerelease version of commercial software

D.
commercial software available at no charge

E.
commercial software available for use for a limited or trial period of time suite macro
C.
package containing multiple commercial software products

A.
[None Given] [None Given]
automated sequence of commands in productivity software

Question 22
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Which type of software lets you dictate letters, e-mails, and voice commands?
speech-recognition software
Question 23
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Every software program has a set of ________ that specify the minimum recommended standards for the operating system, processor, RAM, and hard drive capacity.
system requirements
Question 24
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Integrated software usually does not have the more advanced features found in individual productivity software applications.
Question 25
Illegally copying an application onto another computer is called:

software piracy.
Question 26
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Microsoft Word and Writer are examples of:

word processing software.
Question 27
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Which file format enables users to share, view, and print any file as long as they have the appropriate plug-in installed?
PDF
Question 28
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When uninstalling software, it is best simply to open the Explorer window and delete the folder containing the software.
Question 29
A(n) ________ software installation allows you to decide which features you want to install on the hard drive.
Answer
[None Given] C.
custom
Question 30
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Media management programs are entertainment applications that turn artificial environments into a realistic experience.
Question 31
There are no Web-based PIM programs.

Question 32
GPS software allows users to:

locate restaurants, airports, and points of interest.
Question 33
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In a spreadsheet, equations you build yourself using values and cell references are called:
formulas.
Question 34
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Adobe Dreamweaver is an example of:

Web page authoring software.
Question 35
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Shareware is software that is distributed as trial software for a limited time.

Answer
[None Given] True 0 out of 1 points
Question 36
Software that does "back-office" operations and processing functions such as billing, production, inventory management, and human resources management is called:
enterprise resource planning software.
Question 37
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In a spreadsheet, the columns and rows form individual boxes called:

cells.
Question 38
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Presentation software includes all of the following features EXCEPT:

formulas.
Question 39
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Microsoft Office and Corel WordPerfect Office are examples of:

software suites.
Question 40
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Angel and Blackboard are examples of:

course management software.
Question 41
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MP3 is a type of video compression.
Question 42
Windows Vista is operating system software.

Question 43
Most Web-based software products have some type of formal technical support for customers.
Question 44
Wizards are step-by-step guides for performing complicated tasks in application software.
Question 45
In a database, a table can be defined as a data category.

Question 46
Which of the following is an example of discounted software?

educational versions of software
Question 47
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The primary benefit of a spreadsheet program is:

its ability to automatically recalculate.
Question 48
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Computer-aided design software is used primarily by:

engineers to create models.
Question 49
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Which Microsoft program is used to create technical drawings, map basic block diagrams, and more?
Visio
Question 50
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Snapfish.com is a Web-based program that allows you to edit, share, and store digital images.
Question 51
Which type of software helps managers with tasks such as scheduling charts?
project management software
Question 52
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Microsoft Excel and OpenOffice Calc are examples of spreadsheet software.

Question 53
Speech-recognition software must be trained to an individual's dialect and accent.

Question 54
Application software helps run the computer and coordinates instructions.

Question 55
Software refers to a set of instructions that tells the computer what to do. These instruction sets are called:
programs.
Question 56
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System software does all of the following EXCEPT:

add graphics and pictures to files.
Question 57
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Adobe Illustrator is a type of drawing software.

Question 58
Which type of software is used to keep track of appointments, to-do lists, and telephone numbers?
personal information manager (PIM) software
Question 59
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The organization responsible for rating computer games is the:

Entertainment Software Rating Board.
Question 60
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Software designed for a specific industry is known as ________ software.

vertical market
Question 61
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Multimedia software includes all of the following EXCEPT:

utility software.
Question 62
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The cell address F7 indicates that the cell:

is at row 7, column F of the worksheet.
Question 63
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Desktop publishing software allows you to create brochures and flyers.

Question 64
Most word processing programs come with a search and replace tool that allows you to locate and replace specific text.
Question 65
There are financial planning software applications, such as Quicken, available that integrate with tax preparation software.
Question 66
Which type of software stores client information in one central database for use by sales
professionals?
customer relationship management software
Question 67
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Many spreadsheet applications have the ability to sort, filter, and group data.
Question 68
Web-based application software is software that:

is stored completely on a Web server instead of your hard drive.
Question 69
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Custom software, developed to address the needs of a specific company, is known as ________ software.
proprietary
Question 70
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Adobe Premier Pro and Microsoft Movie Maker are examples of ________ software.
digital video editing
Question 71
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All Web-based software is free.

Question 72
Open source software is made available to the public with few or no restrictions.
Question 73
CD ripping refers to:

encoding CDs to MP3 format.
Question 74
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Macros are forms included in many productivity applications that provide the basic structure for a particular kind of document, spreadsheet, or presentation.
Question 75
When available, the best way to remove an unwanted software application is to:
use the application's uninstall program.
Question 76
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QuarkXPress and Adobe InDesign are examples of ________ software.

desktop publishing
Question 77
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When purchasing video editing software, you should purchase the least expensive application with the greatest number of supported file formats.
Question 78
QuickBooks and Peachtree are examples of:

Answer
[None Given] A.
business accounting software.

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Question 1

Adobe Photoshop Elements is an example of a home image editing software program.

Which type of software is used to make a slide show?

Software you can use to create a budget is called:

Answer Selected Answer: Correct Answer: [None Given] A.

OpenOffice is an example of open source software.

In a database, a field is a group of related records.

The primary benefit of spreadsheet software is its ability to automatically recalculate.

Which type of software is used at colleges to keep track of student records?

Selected Answer: Correct Answer:

Match the following terms to their definitions.

beta freeware shareware

prerelease version of commercial software

commercial software available at no charge

package containing multiple commercial software products

[None Given] [None Given]

automated sequence of commands in productivity software

Illegally copying an application onto another computer is called:

Microsoft Word and Writer are examples of:

word processing software.

Selected Answer: Correct Answer:

There are no Web-based PIM programs.

GPS software allows users to:

locate restaurants, airports, and points of interest.

Adobe Dreamweaver is an example of:

Web page authoring software.

Shareware is software that is distributed as trial software for a limited time.

Selected Answer: Correct Answer:

[None Given] True 0 out of 1 points

enterprise resource planning software.

In a spreadsheet, the columns and rows form individual boxes called:

Presentation software includes all of the following features EXCEPT:

Microsoft Office and Corel WordPerfect Office are examples of:

Angel and Blackboard are examples of:

course management software.

MP3 is a type of video compression.

Windows Vista is operating system software.

In a database, a table can be defined as a data category.

Which of the following is an example of discounted software?

educational versions of software

The primary benefit of a spreadsheet program is:

its ability to automatically recalculate.

Computer-aided design software is used primarily by:

engineers to create models.

project management software

Microsoft Excel and OpenOffice Calc are examples of spreadsheet software.

Speech-recognition software must be trained to an individual's dialect and accent.

Application software helps run the computer and coordinates instructions.

System software does all of the following EXCEPT:

add graphics and pictures to files.

Adobe Illustrator is a type of drawing software.

personal information manager (PIM) software

The organization responsible for rating computer games is the:

Entertainment Software Rating Board.

Software designed for a specific industry is known as ________ software.

Multimedia software includes all of the following EXCEPT:

The cell address F7 indicates that the cell:

is at row 7, column F of the worksheet.

Desktop publishing software allows you to create brochures and flyers.

customer relationship management software

Web-based application software is software that:

is stored completely on a Web server instead of your hard drive.

digital video editing