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c.
spam
d.
phishing
93. You are using a tool on your computer to organize a variety of files in folders. What is the term for this kind of tool?
a.
file manager
b.
search tool
c.
image viewer
d.
defragmenter
94. You have created a specific named location on your hard disk to hold some songs you have purchased. What is the
term for this location?
a.
file manager
b.
safe spot
c.
folder
d.
index
95. In reference to search utilities, what does an index do?
a.
marks space on the storage medium
b.
saves commonly searched for items in a list so that you can revisit them easily
c.
contains a list of shortcuts to file locations
d.
stores information about a file, including its name, date created, and author name
96. What does a disk cleanup utility do?
a.
organizes files into consecutive sectors
b.
creates an index of files on the disk
c.
searches for and removes unnecessary files
d.
provides file management capabilities
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97. Why is a fragmented disk slower than one that is defragmented?
a.
A fragmented disk contains temporary Internet files and unused program files that need to be deleted.
b.
A fragmented disk contains programs that were deleted using Windows Explorer.
c.
A fragmented disk has many files stored in noncontiguous sectors.
d.
A fragmented disk has no index.
98. What was the original purpose of a screen saver?
a.
to prevent images from being permanently etched on a monitor’s screen
b.
to protect a computer by requiring a password to deactivate it
c.
to prevent access by hackers and avoid viruses
d.
to save energy by reducing the monitor activity
99. You have heard that it is possible to improve your computer's performance by storing all related files for a particular
program together. What is the term for this?
a.
compression
b.
maintenance
c.
defragmenting
d.
reoperationalization
100. You are experiencing some problems with your operating system on your desktop and want to repair some problems
with your hard disk. Which of the following will you use?
a.
backup tool
b.
PC maintenance tool
c.
file compression tool
d.
disk defragmenter
101. To use applications, a computer must be running an operating system.
a.
True
b.
False
102. While a computer is running, the operating system remains in memory.
a.
True
b.
False
103. Open source software is copyrighted software that is distributed at no cost for a trial period.
a.
True
b.
False
104. Developers of freeware rely on the honor system, trusting users to send payment if software use extends beyond the
stated trial period.
a.
True
b.
False
105. When they opt for web delivery, mobile app developers are required to create a different version of their app for each
different mobile device.
a.
True
b.
False
106. Some shareware developers render their software useless if no payment is received after the trial period expires.
a.
True
b.
False
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107. Software developers typically cannot incorporate freeware in applications they intend to sell.
a.
True
b.
False
108. Software registration typically is required for the use of the application.
a.
True
b.
False
109. With web apps, you always access the latest version of the software.
a.
True
b.
False
110. Distributing programs outside the terms of a license agreement is a violation of copyright law but is not a federal
crime.
a.
True
b.
False
111. Clipping is the process of transferring an item from a clipboard to a specific location in a document.
a.
True
b.
False
112. When you save a document, the computer transfers the document from a storage medium to memory.
a.
True
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b.
False
113. Many users opt for electronic distribution of documents because it contributes to green computing.
a.
True
b.
False
114. A feature, called wordwrap, allows users to type words in a paragraph continually without pressing the ENTER key
at the end of each line.
a.
True
b.
False
115. A major advantage of using word processing software is that users easily can change what they have written.
a.
True
b.
False
116. Word processing software includes a spelling checker, which reviews the spelling of individual words, sections of a
document, or the entire document.
a.
True
b.
False
117. The spelling checker included with word processing software compares words in a document with an electronic
dictionary that is part of the operating system.
a.
True
b.
False
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118. Database software is software that allows users to organize data in rows and columns and perform calculations on the
data.
a.
True
b.
False
119. Presentation software allows users to apply special effects to the transition between slides.
a.
True
b.
False
120. As shown in the accompanying figure, all of a worksheet’s columns and rows are displayed on the screen at one
time.
a.
True
b.
False
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121. With a computerized database, the computer stores the data in an electronic format on a storage medium such as a
hard disk.
a.
True
b.
False
122. Note taking software can store notes in handwritten form.
a.
True
b.
False
123. Buying a collection of programs in a software suite usually costs significantly more than purchasing them
individually.
a.
True
b.
False
124. Document management software allows a user to plan, schedule, track, and analyze the events, resources, and costs
of a project.
a.
True
b.
False
125. Tax preparation software helps companies record and report their financial transactions.
a.
True
b.
False
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126. The cost of accounting software for a small business can be several hundred thousand dollars.
a.
True
b.
False
127. Accounting software is a simplified financial program that helps home users and small office/home office users
balance their checkbooks, pay bills, track personal income and expenses, set up budgets, manage home inventory, track
investments, and evaluate financial plans.
a.
True
b.
False
128. Most personal finance software includes financial planning features, such as analyzing home and personal loans,
preparing income taxes, and managing retirement savings.
a.
True
b.
False
129. Many of the more secure personal finance apps have dual passwords that involve typing a string of characters and
also validating a picture.
a.
True
b.
False
130. It is illegal to create your own will in nearly all states in the U.S.
a.
True
b.
False
131. Using tax preparation software, taxpayers can file their state and federal tax returns online, in a process called e-
filing.
a.
True
b.
False
132. The only way to create a PDF file is in document management applications.
a.
True
b.
False
133. 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.
a.
True
b.
False
134. Many graphics and multimedia programs incorporate user-friendly interfaces and/or have scaled-down versions,
making it possible for the home and small business users to create documents using these programs.
a.
True
b.
False
135. Although most word processing programs have none of the capabilities of DTP software, professional designers and
graphic artists use word processing software because it supports page layout.
a.
True
b.
False
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136. Image editing software also is called illustration software.
a.
True
b.
False
137. Most television shows and movies are created and enhanced using video and audio editing software.
a.
True
b.
False
138. Video editing software allows professionals to modify a segment of a video, called a clip.
a.
True
b.
False
139. Many web page authoring programs allow users to organize, manage, or maintain web sites.
a.
True
b.
False
140. Productivity apps seldom include web page authoring features.
a.
True
b.
False
141. Some operating systems include video and audio editing software.
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a.
True
b.
False
142. Disc burning software usually includes photo editing, audio editing, and video editing capabilities.
a.
True
b.
False
143. Personal firewalls constantly monitor all transmissions to and from a computer and may inform a user of any
attempted intrusion.
a.
True
b.
False
144. The programmer of a virus, known as a virus author, intentionally writes a virus program.
a.
True
b.
False
145. One sign of a virus infection is that available memory is less than what should be available.
a.
True
b.
False
146. When users press a key or move the mouse, a screen saver disappears and the screen returns to the previous state.
a.
True
b.
False
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147. Ghosting is a severe problem with today’s displays.
a.
True
b.
False
148. A compressed file takes up more storage space than the original file.
a.
True
b.
False
149. When you receive a compressed file, you must zip it.
a.
True
b.
False
150. Backup tools work with a restore tool.
a.
True
b.
False
151. A(n) ____________________ is used to make users more productive and/or assist them with personal tasks.
