Q&A Hero

Q: Microsoft PowerPoint is an example of ____ software.a. photo editing c. paintb. computer-aided design d. presentation

Q: 3-D graphics software provides a set of tools to create ____, which represent three-dimensional objects.a. logos c. wireframesb. slides d. CADs

Q: In the above figure, the item numbered ____ is a column.a. 1 b. 2 c. 3d. 4

Q: In the above figure, the item numbered ____ is the active cell.a. 1 b. 3 c. 4d. 5

Q: In the above figure, the item numbered ____ is a label.a. 1 b. 2 c. 3d. 4

Q: In the above figure, the document shown is an example of a(n) ____.a. spreadsheet b. database c. tabled. HTML tag

Q: Which of the following is an example of Web authoring software?a. Macromedia Dreamweaver b. Microsoft Web c. Ariald. Netscape Navigator

Q: Arial and Comic Sans MS are examples of ____ styles.a. layout b. font c. formattingd. header

Q: In a spreadsheet, a ____ is a number you will use in a calculation.a. label b. cell c. fieldd. value

Q: Software that combines word processing and graphic design is called ____ software.a. document production b. desktop publishing c. page authoringd. Office productivity

Q: A database ____ holds data for a single entity, such as a book in a library's card catalog.a. cell b. field c. recordd. table

Q: In a spreadsheet, the intersection of a row and column is called a ____.a. grid c. fieldb. cell d. record

Q: The physical position of elements on a page is referred to as a document's ____.a. layout b. format c. paginationd. grid

Q: The ____ operating system is often used with mainframes.a. UNIX b. Linux c. Mac OSd. Symbian OS

Q: A ____ operating system helps computers communicate with each other.a. DOS b. desktop c. networkd. GUI

Q: The ability to run different parts of a program simultaneously is called ____.a. GUI b. multithreading c. bootstrappingd. compiling

Q: Tools used to customize the computer environment are called ____.a. GUIs b. kernels c. utilitiesd. resources

Q: Memory management and file access are services provided by the operating system's ____.a. bootstrap b. kernel c. resourced. source code

Q: Most operating systems support a(n) ____, which provides menus and clickable icons to access and issue commands.a. graphical user interface b. buffer c. kerneld. video console

Q: Which of the following is NOT a function of the operating system? a. Keeping track of empty spaces where new files can be stored b. Communicating with driver software c. Managing the order of input and output d. Issuing tasks from within application software

Q: A(n) ____ program runs slowly because the translation occurs as the program runs.a. machine b. object c. compiledd. interpreted

Q: Compilers interpret instructions into machine language instructions, called ____ code.a. object b. source c. interpretedd. machine

Q: ____ is the list of instructions created by programmers.a. High-level language b. Source code c. Compilationsd. Machine language

Q: C++ and Java are both examples of what type of language?a. Internet b. high-level c. machined. compiler

Q: To carry out a task such as editing photographs, you would use ____ software.a. system b. support c. executabled. application

Q: A program such as a spell checker is considered ____ software.a. application b. system c. supportd. program

Q: Which of the following is NOT true about software? a. Operating systems are a type of application software. b. Software can be distributed on CDs or downloadable from the Web. c. Software consists of an executable file, plus support programs and data files. d. Most software provides a task-related environment.

Q: Copyright laws only apply to software that displays a copyright notice.

Q: A site license allows software to be used on all computers at a specific location.

Q: Software licenses are provided by the manufacturer, but are not considered legal contracts because they are unsigned.

Q: Once you purchase software, you can install and use it any way that you wish.

Q: The Windows Control Panel is a utility that can be used to customize the user interface, such as changing the screen display.

Q: FTP utilities are used to manage files on a PC.

Q: Graphics displays on screen-based desktops can be altered using "skins."

Q: Windows Explorer is a Windows OS utility that helps you search the Internet.

Q: Antivirus software is an example of a security utility.

Q: Compression utilities are used to reduce file sizes.

Q: Utility software is a type of application software that performs tasks such as security.

Q: Groupware is software designed to assist several people collaborating on a single project.

Q: Payroll software is an example of vertical market software.

Q: MP3 is a type of audio editing software.

Q: CD ripper software is used to transfer an audio track from a CD to your computer.

Q: Action, simulations, and strategy are subcategories of video editing software.

Q: Graphic artists use paint software to create computer-based graphics.

Q: Presentation software uses a series of electronic slides to display information.

Q: In a database, a field holds an item of data relevant to a record, such as a phone number.

Q: A library's card catalog is a typical use of a spreadsheet program.

Q: Office productivity software combines word processing, spreadsheet, database, and additional capabilities.

Q: Database software is typically used to calculate equations.

Q: The Linux operating system allows programmers to develop software and enhancements through a General Public License.

Q: The operating systems for PDAs are small and can be stored in ROM.

Q: The difference between Windows and Mac interfaces is that one uses icons and menus and the other does not.

Q: Multitasking allows two or more programs to run simultaneously.

Q: Multithreading allows multiple parts of a program to run simultaneously.

Q: The instructions for loading an operating system are stored in the bootstrap program.

Q: The operating system is not considered a program, so it requires no memory to run.

Q: An operating system uses a buffer to hold data while the computer is busy with other tasks.

Q: A resource refers to any computer component that is required to perform work.

Q: A program that is compiled runs more slowly than a program that is interpreted.

Q: High-level languages resemble human languages.

Q: A processor can only understand machine language.

Q: The difference between a compiler and an interpreter is that a compiler converts instructions one at a time.

Q: A compiler converts high-level instructions into object code.

Q: COBOL is an example of machine language.

Q: Most businesses hire computer programmers to write programs specific to their needs in order to save time and money.

Q: Computer programmers write the instructions for main programs and support programs that become components of software.

Q: Software developers often modify the main executable file in order to save time developing and testing software.

Q: Support programs often have the file extension .exe.

Q: Application software helps the computer carry out its basic operations.

Q: Video editing systems, calculators, and flight simulators are all examples of computers.

Q: Hardware is a set of instructions that tell a computer how to perform a task.

Q: The printer language preferred by publishing professionals is ____.a. PCL b. PostScript c. Publisherd. Cobol

Q: Resolution of 24-bit color depth is called ____.a. maximum dot pitch b. bit depth c. 800 x 600d. True Color

Q: Which of the following is NOT one of the three technologies used by display devices?a. HD b. CRT c. LCDd. plasma

Q: A ____ is a touch-sensitive surface on which you can slide your fingers in order to move the on-screen pointer.a. joystick b. trackpad c. trackballd. TrackPoint

Q: A mouse uses either mechanical or ____ technology or track its position.a. wireless b. magnetic c. opticald. pointing

Q: The part of the keyboard that resembles a calculator is called the ____ keypad.a. function b. modifier c. calculationd. numeric

Q: Which of the following is NOT true about computer keyboards? a. They are not found on handheld devices. b. They can be used to perform computer-specific tasks. c. They are a primary input device. d. The function keys are at the top of the keyboard.

Q: ____ storage is portable, provides fast access to data, and uses very little power.a. optical b. solid state c. ROMd. magnetic

Q: Which new format was developed to enable recording, rewriting, and playback of HD video?a. Blu-ray b. DVD+R c. DVD-ROMd. DVD-RW