Exam 3: Computer Software

You can use the results from a search on a database in all of these ways except ____.

Software designed to generate unique musical compositions simply by selecting the musical style, instrument, key and tempo is ____.

The key ingredients necessary to install new software that contains the programs and data are the ____________________.

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 3-3 At the ACME Widget Company the computers have started behaving weirdly. Chris noticed that his directory had some files that he didn't remember putting on his computer. Lesley noticed their computer was beginning to run very slow and Kim realized she was getting replies to emails she had not sent. The owner of the ACME Widget Company has contacted you to see if their company might have a computer security problem. You explain to the owner of ACME Widget Company that malware includes ____.

Application software is designed to accomplish ____ tasks.

Software considered utility software is ____.

The type of system software designed to help you monitor and configure settings for your computer system equipment is ____.

A shrink wrap license goes into effect as soon as ____.

3-D graphics software provides a set of tools for creating ____ that represents three-dimensional objects.

When using word processing software to analyze the reading level of your document you should use a ____.

A specialized utility program that appears on a computer-based desktop, looks like a control, and might display a snippet of information is a desktop ____________________.

A ____ is any software that can automate a task or automatically execute a task.

Indicators of pirated software includes all except ____.

Product activation and registration represent the same function with different names.

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 3-1 Sally has been using spreadsheets for sometime on her job. She uses it in making purchasing decisions. Sally is getting a promotion and she has been asked to train James as her replacement. James has never used a spreadsheet. Sally tells James that if he wants the cell reference to automatically change when moved or copied he should use a(n) ____ reference.

When installing software, you should ____.

A three letter suffix that is appended to a file to indicate the kind of information the file contains is file ____________________.

You can usually start application software on most personal computers from the Start menu or a desktop icon.

All of the following are application or utility software except ____.