Question 1

Some operating systems include video and audio editing software.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following is an instruction that causes a program to perform a specific action?

Accepted Answer

A)  dialog box 
B)  window 
C)  command 
D)  title bar 
A)  dialog box 
B)  window 
C)  command 
D)  title bar

Question 3

Tax preparation software helps companies record and report their financial transactions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

What kind of training is a type of CBT (computer-based training) that uses Internet technology and consists of application software on the Web?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dynamic 
B)  E-learning 
C)  Distance 
D)  Web-based 
A)  Dynamic 
B)  E-learning 
C)  Distance 
D)  Web-based

Question 5

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT A friend has decided he wants to build a deck with a fire pit in his backyard. What kind of software should he purchase to assist him with this project?

Accepted Answer

A)  reference software 
B)  construction management software 
C)  structure design and construction software 
D)  home design/landscaping software 
A)  reference software 
B)  construction management software 
C)  structure design and construction software 
D)  home design/landscaping software

Question 6

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following are Microsoft products?

Accepted Answer

A)  Xbox, Internet Explorer, wikiCalc 
B)  InDesign, Zune, Windows 
C)  Windows, Office, Flight Simulator 
D)  Encarta, Fireworks, SharePoint 
A)  Xbox, Internet Explorer, wikiCalc 
B)  InDesign, Zune, Windows 
C)  Windows, Office, Flight Simulator 
D)  Encarta, Fireworks, SharePoint

Question 7

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT For what is a dialog box used?

Accepted Answer

A)  It allows dialog between the operating system and applications software. 
B)  It contains a list of commands from which the user makes selections; it moves as a user interacts with the mouse or other pointing device; or it loads program instructions and data from the computer's hard disk into memory. 
C)  It requests a response; stores data and information; or contains data and information used by the operating system. 
D)  It provides information; presents available options; or requests a response. 
A)  It allows dialog between the operating system and applications software. 
B)  It contains a list of commands from which the user makes selections; it moves as a user interacts with the mouse or other pointing device; or it loads program instructions and data from the computer's hard disk into memory. 
C)  It requests a response; stores data and information; or contains data and information used by the operating system. 
D)  It provides information; presents available options; or requests a response.

Question 8

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Your friend has been assigned the task of creating visual aids to communicate ideas, messages, and other information to a sales group. What type of software should she use to complete this task?

Accepted Answer

A)  information management software 
B)  presentation software 
C)  document management software 
D)  computer-aided design software 
A)  information management software 
B)  presentation software 
C)  document management software 
D)  computer-aided design software

Question 9

Microsoft Office and Apple iWork are two popular examples of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  personal information managers 
B)  software suites 
C)  clip art/image galleries 
D)  application service providers 
A)  personal information managers 
B)  software suites 
C)  clip art/image galleries 
D)  application service providers

Question 10

____________________ typically consists of self-directed, self-paced instruction on a topic.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ typically consists of self-directed, self-paced instruction...

Question 11

Critical Thinking Questions Case 3-2 It looks like you are not done yet making recommendations to your friends about software. Balthazar is looking for accounting software for his new small business. Which of the following could you suggest for him?

Accepted Answer

A)  IBM Organizer 
B)  SureTrak Project Manager 
C)  Palm Desktop 
D)  Intuit QuickBooks 
A)  IBM Organizer 
B)  SureTrak Project Manager 
C)  Palm Desktop 
D)  Intuit QuickBooks

Question 12

The submenu of the document window usually displays a document's file name.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What kind of software helps users of all skill levels create Web pages that include graphical images, video, audio, animation, and other special effects?

Accepted Answer

A)  Web page management 
B)  Web page authoring 
C)  Web page publishing 
D)  Web page editing 
A)  Web page management 
B)  Web page authoring 
C)  Web page publishing 
D)  Web page editing

Question 14

Professional DTP software is ideal for the production of high-quality color documents such as textbooks, corporate newsletters, marketing literature, product catalogs, and annual reports.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Describe how spreadsheets like the one in the accompanying figure are organized.

Accepted Answer

The answer of   Describe how spreadsheets like the...

Question 16

What kind of software provides the capabilities of adjusting or enhancing image colors, adding special effects such as shadows and glows, and the like?

Accepted Answer

A)  Color library 
B)  Multimedia authoring 
C)  Image editing 
D)  Professional desktop publishing 
A)  Color library 
B)  Multimedia authoring 
C)  Image editing 
D)  Professional desktop publishing

Question 17

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT To click a button in a graphical user interface, what actions must one take?

Accepted Answer

A)  press and release a mouse button 
B)  point to the button in the GUI and then press and release a mouse button 
C)  point to the button in the GUI and then select a command from a drop-down menu 
D)  place the pointer on the button until it turns into a pointing hand and then press the left button on the mouse or press and release the touch pad on a notebook computer 
A)  press and release a mouse button 
B)  point to the button in the GUI and then press and release a mouse button 
C)  point to the button in the GUI and then select a command from a drop-down menu 
D)  place the pointer on the button until it turns into a pointing hand and then press the left button on the mouse or press and release the touch pad on a notebook computer

Question 18

Which of the following kinds of software allows users to create and manipulate documents containing mostly text and sometimes graphics?

Accepted Answer

A)  Desktop publishing 
B)  Contextual 
C)  Image processing 
D)  Word processing 
A)  Desktop publishing 
B)  Contextual 
C)  Image processing 
D)  Word processing

Question 19

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is a Web application?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is an application that provides access to the Internet. 
B)  It is a collection of data and programs that together can store data on any server on the Internet provided that server is authorized by the Web application. 
C)  It is a Web site that allows users to access and interact with software from any device or computer that is connected to the Internet. 
D)  It is an application that can be downloaded from the Web and then be executed on a client computer. 
A)  It is an application that provides access to the Internet. 
B)  It is a collection of data and programs that together can store data on any server on the Internet provided that server is authorized by the Web application. 
C)  It is a Web site that allows users to access and interact with software from any device or computer that is connected to the Internet. 
D)  It is an application that can be downloaded from the Web and then be executed on a client computer.

Question 20

Image editing software also is called illustration software.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Some operating systems include video and audio editing software.

Which of the following is an instruction that causes a program to perform a specific action?

Tax preparation software helps companies record and report their financial transactions.

What kind of training is a type of CBT (computer-based training) that uses Internet technology and consists of application software on the Web?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT A friend has decided he wants to build a deck with a fire pit in his backyard. What kind of software should he purchase to assist him with this project?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following are Microsoft products?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT For what is a dialog box used?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Your friend has been assigned the task of creating visual aids to communicate ideas, messages, and other information to a sales group. What type of software should she use to complete this task?

Microsoft Office and Apple iWork are two popular examples of which of the following?

____________________ typically consists of self-directed, self-paced instruction on a topic.

Critical Thinking Questions Case 3-2 It looks like you are not done yet making recommendations to your friends about software. Balthazar is looking for accounting software for his new small business. Which of the following could you suggest for him?

The submenu of the document window usually displays a document's file name.

What kind of software helps users of all skill levels create Web pages that include graphical images, video, audio, animation, and other special effects?

Professional DTP software is ideal for the production of high-quality color documents such as textbooks, corporate newsletters, marketing literature, product catalogs, and annual reports.

Describe how spreadsheets like the one in the accompanying figure are organized.

What kind of software provides the capabilities of adjusting or enhancing image colors, adding special effects such as shadows and glows, and the like?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT To click a button in a graphical user interface, what actions must one take?

Which of the following kinds of software allows users to create and manipulate documents containing mostly text and sometimes graphics?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is a Web application?

Image editing software also is called illustration software.

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Exam 3: Application Software

Some operating systems include video and audio editing software.

Which of the following is an instruction that causes a program to perform a specific action?

Tax preparation software helps companies record and report their financial transactions.

What kind of training is a type of CBT (computer-based training) that uses Internet technology and consists of application software on the Web?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT A friend has decided he wants to build a deck with a fire pit in his backyard. What kind of software should he purchase to assist him with this project?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following are Microsoft products?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT For what is a dialog box used?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Your friend has been assigned the task of creating visual aids to communicate ideas, messages, and other information to a sales group. What type of software should she use to complete this task?

Microsoft Office and Apple iWork are two popular examples of which of the following?

____________________ typically consists of self-directed, self-paced instruction on a topic.

Critical Thinking Questions Case 3-2 It looks like you are not done yet making recommendations to your friends about software. Balthazar is looking for accounting software for his new small business. Which of the following could you suggest for him?

The submenu of the document window usually displays a document's file name.

What kind of software helps users of all skill levels create Web pages that include graphical images, video, audio, animation, and other special effects?

Professional DTP software is ideal for the production of high-quality color documents such as textbooks, corporate newsletters, marketing literature, product catalogs, and annual reports.

Describe how spreadsheets like the one in the accompanying figure are organized.

What kind of software provides the capabilities of adjusting or enhancing image colors, adding special effects such as shadows and glows, and the like?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT To click a button in a graphical user interface, what actions must one take?

Which of the following kinds of software allows users to create and manipulate documents containing mostly text and sometimes graphics?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is a Web application?

Image editing software also is called illustration software.

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