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spam
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phishing
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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
a
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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
c
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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
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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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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.
c
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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
a
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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
c
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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
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101. To use applications, a computer must be running an operating system.
a.
True
b.
False
True
102. While a computer is running, the operating system remains in memory.
a.
True
b.
False
True
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103. Open source software is copyrighted software that is distributed at no cost for a trial period.
a.
True
b.
False
False
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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
False
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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
False
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106. Some shareware developers render their software useless if no payment is received after the trial period expires.
a.
True
b.
False
True
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a.
True
b.
False
True
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108. Software registration typically is required for the use of the application.
a.
True
b.
False
False
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109. With web apps, you always access the latest version of the software.
a.
True
b.
False
True
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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
False
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111. Clipping is the process of transferring an item from a clipboard to a specific location in a document.
a.
True
b.
False
False
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112. When you save a document, the computer transfers the document from a storage medium to memory.
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False
False
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113. Many users opt for electronic distribution of documents because it contributes to green computing.
a.
True
b.
False
True
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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
True
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115. A major advantage of using word processing software is that users easily can change what they have written.
a.
True
b.
False
True
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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
True
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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
False
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119. Presentation software allows users to apply special effects to the transition between slides.
a.
True
b.
False
True
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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
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
True
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122. Note taking software can store notes in handwritten form.
a.
True
b.
False
True
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123. Buying a collection of programs in a software suite usually costs significantly more than purchasing them
individually.
a.
True
b.
False
False
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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
False
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125. Tax preparation software helps companies record and report their financial transactions.
a.
True
b.
False
False
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a.
True
b.
False
False
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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
False
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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
True
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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
True
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130. It is illegal to create your own will in nearly all states in the U.S.
a.
True
b.
False
False
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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
True
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132. The only way to create a PDF file is in document management applications.
a.
True
b.
False
False
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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
True
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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
True
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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
False
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a.
True
b.
False
False
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137. Most television shows and movies are created and enhanced using video and audio editing software.
a.
True
b.
False
True
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138. Video editing software allows professionals to modify a segment of a video, called a clip.
a.
True
b.
False
True
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139. Many web page authoring programs allow users to organize, manage, or maintain web sites.
a.
True
b.
False
True
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140. Productivity apps seldom include web page authoring features.
a.
True
b.
False
False
141. Some operating systems include video and audio editing software.
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True
b.
False
True
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142. Disc burning software usually includes photo editing, audio editing, and video editing capabilities.
a.
True
b.
False
True
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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
True
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144. The programmer of a virus, known as a virus author, intentionally writes a virus program.
a.
True
b.
False
True
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145. One sign of a virus infection is that available memory is less than what should be available.
a.
True
b.
False
True
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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
False
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148. A compressed file takes up more storage space than the original file.
a.
True
b.
False
False
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149. When you receive a compressed file, you must zip it.
a.
True
b.
False
False
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150. Backup tools work with a restore tool.
a.
True
b.
False
True
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151. A(n) ____________________ is used to make users more productive and/or assist them with personal tasks.
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