Question 1

Many worksheet cells contain a number that can be used in a calculation. What is the name for this?

Accepted Answer

A)  function 
B)  index 
C)  formula 
D)  value 
A)  function 
B)  index 
C)  formula 
D)  value

Question 2

To cut involves removing a portion of a document and storing it in a temporary storage location, sometimes called a(n) ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of To cut involves removing a portion of...

Question 3

Video editing software allows professionals to modify a segment of a video, called a clip.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT If you want to view a lecture on world literature by a well-known lecturer, what online source could you check for this information?

Accepted Answer

A)  University SharePoint 
B)  iTunes U 
C)  Literature On-the-Web 
D)  Web LitLectures 
A)  University SharePoint 
B)  iTunes U 
C)  Literature On-the-Web 
D)  Web LitLectures

Question 5

Users with an artistic ability can create their own graphics using paint/image editing software and then ____________________ (bring in) the graphics into a presentation software slide.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Users with an artistic ability can create...

Question 6

Which of the following kinds of software is software that allows users to draw pictures, shapes, and other graphical images with various on-screen tools such as a pen, brush, eyedropper, and paint bucket?

Accepted Answer

A)  Photo editing 
B)  CBT 
C)  DTP 
D)  Paint 
A)  Photo editing 
B)  CBT 
C)  DTP 
D)  Paint

Question 7

When you save a document, the computer transfers the document from a storage medium to memory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following (with examples such as Cambria and Calibri shown in the accompanying figure) is a name assigned to a specific design of characters?

Accepted Answer

A)  point 
B)  font 
C)  text set 
D)  iconography 
A)  point 
B)  font 
C)  text set 
D)  iconography

Question 9

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT When data in a spreadsheet program is changed, what occurs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nothing; once entered, the data cannot be changed. 
B)  All calcluations can be recalculated. 
C)  The worksheet is reorganized using preconfigured algorithms to conform to the formatting and hierarchical requirements of the spreadsheet program. 
D)  A new version of the spreadsheet is saved automatically so that both the old version and the new version are available. 
A)  Nothing; once entered, the data cannot be changed. 
B)  All calcluations can be recalculated. 
C)  The worksheet is reorganized using preconfigured algorithms to conform to the formatting and hierarchical requirements of the spreadsheet program. 
D)  A new version of the spreadsheet is saved automatically so that both the old version and the new version are available.

Question 10

Critical Thinking Questions Case 3-1 Your friends know that you understand a lot about computers, both the technical details of how they operate as well as information about software. Lately, with all of the concerns about copyright infringement, friends have started to ask you about categories of application software and what each kind permits. Christine is looking for desktop publishing software that is available for no cost. She is not concerned if the application is a scaled-down version of the fully functional product. What category of software will you recommend as a good match for her?

Accepted Answer

A)  Web-based 
B)  packaged 
C)  custom 
D)  shareware 
A)  Web-based 
B)  packaged 
C)  custom 
D)  shareware

Question 11

textual ratioIn the accompanying figure, 12 point and 28 point are measurements of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  graph scope 
B)  data valence 
C)  font size 
D)  textual ratio 
A)  graph scope 
B)  data valence 
C)  font size 
D)  textual ratio

Question 12

Presentation software allows users to apply special effects to the transition between each slide.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A(n) ____________________ is a predefined formula that performs common calculations such as adding the values in a group of cells.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ____________________ is a predefined formula that...

Question 14

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT If your friend recently has participated in e-filing, what has she been doing?

Accepted Answer

A)  using database software to electronically file all her records 
B)  creating a file-based system that allows her to produce a transcript and resume and then send them to potential employers online 
C)  accumulating digital graphics and photographs for online display 
D)  filing her state and/or federal tax returns online 
A)  using database software to electronically file all her records 
B)  creating a file-based system that allows her to produce a transcript and resume and then send them to potential employers online 
C)  accumulating digital graphics and photographs for online display 
D)  filing her state and/or federal tax returns online

Question 15

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Using travel and mapping software, how can you obtain driving instructions for your travels?

Accepted Answer

A)  view a video of your destination 
B)  enter the starting point and the destination point into the software 
C)  use the calculator provided with the software to determine the mileage and estimated gasoline consumption 
D)  reference the compass that accompanies the software to determine the exact route that will minimize your driving time based on traffic conditions 
A)  view a video of your destination 
B)  enter the starting point and the destination point into the software 
C)  use the calculator provided with the software to determine the mileage and estimated gasoline consumption 
D)  reference the compass that accompanies the software to determine the exact route that will minimize your driving time based on traffic conditions

Question 16

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following types of software do engineers, architects and scientists use to create designs?

Accepted Answer

A)  computer-aided design software (CA
D)  
B)  augmented design software (ADS) 
C)  computer-based engineerng design software (CE
D)  
D)  design and development software (DA
D)  
A)  computer-aided design software (CA
D)  
B)  augmented design software (ADS) 
C)  computer-based engineerng design software (CE
D)  
D)  design and development software (DA
D)

Question 17

Web application hosts rarely store users' data and information on their servers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT If you just purchased a smart phone, how can you access business software to use with the phone?

Accepted Answer

A)  The software must be loaded on the phone when you purchase the phone. 
B)  You can purchase and download software from the Web or from an apps store or apps market. 
C)  You must transfer the software from your computer to the phone. 
D)  You must purchase the software on a memory card and then insert the memory card into a slot on your phone. 
A)  The software must be loaded on the phone when you purchase the phone. 
B)  You can purchase and download software from the Web or from an apps store or apps market. 
C)  You must transfer the software from your computer to the phone. 
D)  You must purchase the software on a memory card and then insert the memory card into a slot on your phone.

Question 19

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT If you follow the advice of your instructor and use CBT to learn about programming languages, how would you learn?

Accepted Answer

A)  You would access content by teachers from a Web site designed to reinforce what you already know about programming. 
B)  You would answer a series of questions from your instructor and then, based on your answers, your instructor would assign books to read and programs to review. 
C)  Typically you would employ self-paced instruction to use and complete exercises presented on your computer. 
D)  You would use simulations. 
A)  You would access content by teachers from a Web site designed to reinforce what you already know about programming. 
B)  You would answer a series of questions from your instructor and then, based on your answers, your instructor would assign books to read and programs to review. 
C)  Typically you would employ self-paced instruction to use and complete exercises presented on your computer. 
D)  You would use simulations.

Question 20

A dialog box contains a list of commands from which a user makes selections.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Many worksheet cells contain a number that can be used in a calculation. What is the name for this?

To cut involves removing a portion of a document and storing it in a temporary storage location, sometimes called a(n) ____________________.

Video editing software allows professionals to modify a segment of a video, called a clip.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT If you want to view a lecture on world literature by a well-known lecturer, what online source could you check for this information?

Users with an artistic ability can create their own graphics using paint/image editing software and then ____________________ (bring in) the graphics into a presentation software slide.

Which of the following kinds of software is software that allows users to draw pictures, shapes, and other graphical images with various on-screen tools such as a pen, brush, eyedropper, and paint bucket?

When you save a document, the computer transfers the document from a storage medium to memory.

Which of the following (with examples such as Cambria and Calibri shown in the accompanying figure) is a name assigned to a specific design of characters?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT When data in a spreadsheet program is changed, what occurs?

textual ratioIn the accompanying figure, 12 point and 28 point are measurements of which of the following?

Presentation software allows users to apply special effects to the transition between each slide.

A(n) ____________________ is a predefined formula that performs common calculations such as adding the values in a group of cells.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT If your friend recently has participated in e-filing, what has she been doing?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Using travel and mapping software, how can you obtain driving instructions for your travels?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following types of software do engineers, architects and scientists use to create designs?

Web application hosts rarely store users' data and information on their servers.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT If you just purchased a smart phone, how can you access business software to use with the phone?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT If you follow the advice of your instructor and use CBT to learn about programming languages, how would you learn?

A dialog box contains a list of commands from which a user makes selections.

Introduction to Computers

The Internet and the World Wide Web

The Components of the Unit System

Input

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Operating Systems and Utility Programs

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Exam 3: Application Software

Many worksheet cells contain a number that can be used in a calculation. What is the name for this?

To cut involves removing a portion of a document and storing it in a temporary storage location, sometimes called a(n) ____________________.

Video editing software allows professionals to modify a segment of a video, called a clip.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT If you want to view a lecture on world literature by a well-known lecturer, what online source could you check for this information?

Users with an artistic ability can create their own graphics using paint/image editing software and then ____________________ (bring in) the graphics into a presentation software slide.

Which of the following kinds of software is software that allows users to draw pictures, shapes, and other graphical images with various on-screen tools such as a pen, brush, eyedropper, and paint bucket?

When you save a document, the computer transfers the document from a storage medium to memory.

Which of the following (with examples such as Cambria and Calibri shown in the accompanying figure) is a name assigned to a specific design of characters?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT When data in a spreadsheet program is changed, what occurs?

textual ratioIn the accompanying figure, 12 point and 28 point are measurements of which of the following?

Presentation software allows users to apply special effects to the transition between each slide.

A(n) ____________________ is a predefined formula that performs common calculations such as adding the values in a group of cells.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT If your friend recently has participated in e-filing, what has she been doing?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Using travel and mapping software, how can you obtain driving instructions for your travels?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following types of software do engineers, architects and scientists use to create designs?

Web application hosts rarely store users' data and information on their servers.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT If you just purchased a smart phone, how can you access business software to use with the phone?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT If you follow the advice of your instructor and use CBT to learn about programming languages, how would you learn?

A dialog box contains a list of commands from which a user makes selections.

Introduction to Computers

The Internet and the World Wide Web

The Components of the Unit System

Input

Output

Storage

Operating Systems and Utility Programs

Communications and Networks

Database Management

Computer Security and Safety, Ethics, and Privacy

Information System Development

Programming Languages and Program Development

Enterprise Computing

Computer Careers and Certification

Filters