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True/False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
 

 1. 

When you buy software, it’s yours to do whatever you’d like, including making a copy for a friend to have.
 

 2. 

Web application software runs from any computer without any installation from CD.
 

 3. 

Restore points can be set manually.     
 

 4. 

It is possible for a computer to run out of space in RAM.
 

 5. 

All files deleted from any device end up in the Recycle Bin.
 

Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 6. 

Application software _____.
a.
is another name for system software
c.
includes products such as Microsoft Office, tax software, and editing packages
b.
helps maintain the resources of the computer
d.
both A and C
 

 7. 

Which of the following is an example of a software suite?
a.
Microsoft SharePoint
c.
WordPerfect Office X3
b.
Google Docs
d.
None of the above
 

 8. 

A web-based software program is _____.
a.
a stand-alone program developed to work exclusively for one company
c.
a program that helps you design Web pages
b.
an application designged specifically for a Web-based buisness or industry
d.
an application that does not need to be installed but is run directly from the Web
 

 9. 

An integrated sotware application such as Microsoft Works is _____.
a.
an individual program
c.
sold in specific collections, which reduces the price
b.
meant only for business purposes
d.
only available in open source format
 

 10. 

The type of software you would use to help you coordinate many people on a single project is _____.
a.
project management
c.
database
b.
spreadsheet
d.
system
 

 11. 

What software is the best for creating a newsletter?
a.
Word-processing software
c.
Computer-aided design software
b.
Desktop publishing software
d.
Media management software
 

 12. 

The ESRB is responsible for providing _____.
a.
licensing of entertainment software
c.
ratings for game software
b.
educational software standards
d.
resolution of complaints about software products
 

 13. 

Which of the following is true?
a.
MP3 files contain audio data
c.
Windows Media player is able to organize large collections of audio files
b.
MP3 files are the only recognized format for digital audio
d.
Only A and C are true
 

 14. 

Where can you find help on how to use the software and solve specific software problems?
a.
An index or subject directory found in the Help menu
c.
Resources on the Web
b.
documents of frequently asked questions
d.
All of the above
 

 15. 

Once you install a shareware software program, you _____.
a.
have to pay an introductory fee
c.
can lend it to your friends as long as they are using it for academic purposes only
b.
can install it on all computers in your home
d.
can use the software legally until the trial period expires
 

 16. 

PDAs use which category of operating system?
a.
Single-user, single task
c.
Single-user, multitask
b.
Multiuser, multitask
d.
Real-time
 

 17. 

Which of the follwoign would be found in a GUI operating system?
a.
Icons
c.
Scrollbars
b.
Windows
d.
All of the above
 

 18. 

virtual memory is _____.
a.
unlimited in capacity
c.
another name for RAM
b.
created by secioning off an area of the hard drive
d.
synonymous with cache memory
 

 19. 

Plug and Play devices _____.
a.
don’t require drivers
c.
must be installed using Add or Remove Programs
b.
have drivers included int he Windows OS
d.
None of the above
 

 20. 

Which of the following is NOT done during the boot process?
a.
Checks that all attached devices are in place and working
c.
Loads the OS from the hard drvie
b.
Verifies the user’s login name and password
d.
checks fo the customized settings put in place for the monitor and desktop
 

 21. 

Swapping files from virtual memory bakc to RAM is known as _____.
a.
thrashing
c.
caching
b.
multitasking
d.
paging
 

 22. 

Which view option would be best to sort files by date modified and type of application?
a.
Details
c.
Large Icons
b.
tiles
d.
All of the above
 

 23. 

Which of the following file extensions indicates a file created by a program in the Office 2007 suite?
a.
bioreport.xlsx
c.
bioreport.pptx
b.
bioreport.docx
d.
All of the above
 

 24. 

To return to a state when your OS was previously stable, which utility would you use?
a.
System Restore
c.
Windows Explorer
b.
Disk Defragmenter
d.
Disk Cleanup
 

 25. 

Which utility is NOT an accessiblity utility?
a.
Magnifier
c.
Windows Speech Recognition
b.
Narrator
d.
File Compression
 



 
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