1. What does it mean for an app to be platform independent? A. The app was creat
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1. What does it mean for an app to be platform independent?
A. The app was created by independent vendors but operates exactly the same way across platforms.
B. The app can be run on different platforms with different OSs.
C. The app can be run on different platforms but each platform must be running the same OS.
2. When a party purchases an app from the author, the copyright transfers from the author to the buyer. What is this is called?
Granting a license to use the software
First sale doctrine
The right of paternity
The right of integrity
3. Lynette makes frequent visits to family and needs only the most basic functionality in the application she is going to use while having access to the internet. She does not like to carry a laptop or table with her on these visits. If cost and security of data are not major considerations but ease of access is, which type of software is more likely to support Lynette?
Cloud or SaaS software
Installed software
4.
Some of the latest smartphones claim that a user can work with two apps simultaneously. This would be an example of a unit that uses a -- ? OS.
5. A ? license has a recurring monthly or yearly fee associated with keeping the license valid.
6. True or false? The cost of civil or criminal penalties to a business or person may be many times more expensive than the cost of acquiring the correct number of software licenses.
True
False
7. True or false? When downloading a game to your smartphone, it is important to check the vendor’s website to see if your model of phone and OS are listed as supporting this game.
True
False
8.Which type of software might you find in a microwave?
Application software
Firmware
System software
9. If you were looking for an app that enabled you to make modifications to photos you had taken and then transferred to your computer, which category of apps would be the best fit for your work?
Graphics/multimedia
Educational
Communication
10. True or false? One advantage of cloudware is that it is free.
True
False
11. Which of the following are factors that would impact a decision to use installed apps versus cloud-based apps? Select Yes or No for each option.
You have reliable and high-speed internet access
--YesNo
One-time cost is considerably less than subscription fees calculated over a year of use (disregarding maintenance and upgrade fees).
--YesNo
Full functionality is provided by only the installed version.
--YesNo
12. Which of the following belong to the category of system utilities? Select Yes or No for each option.
An operating system
--YesNo
A device driver
--YesNo
An antivirus program
--YesNo
13. EULAs typically contain conditions or other terms related to what the user can do with the software. What other items may also be contained in an EULA? Select Yes or No for each option.
Items related to the vendor’s intention to gather statistics or include ads
--YesNo
A guarantee that the terms of the EULA will not be changed
--YesNo
14. Carolyn experienced a total hard drive failure on her Dell Inspiron laptop with Windows 7 Ultimate and finds that she must install everything from scratch, including the OS. She wants to keep the laptop but upgrade to the latest OS. What do you, as her tech advisor, suggest she install?
An upgraded version of Windows OS
The latest free version of Linux Ubuntu
Apple OS X
15. The latest smartphones have almost all the functions available as those on a laptop. If you intend to use your smartphone the same way you would use a laptop (e.g., productivity work, gaming, texting, photos, internet browsing) and phone calls, which of the following are factors to consider when deciding on which model to purchase? Select Yes or No for each option.
Choose a style of phone that you like. The OS is not important.
--YesNo
Your first consideration should be choosing a cellular service provider with decent data and voice reception wherever you may be. The OS is secondary.
--YesNo
16. True or false? If specified in the EULA, you are allowed to make a backup copy of a software application without violating copyright protection.
True
False
17. Which of the following is/are considered a job that an operating system must perform? Select Yes or No for each option.
Managing a library of functions and routines used by applications
--YesNo
Managing the memory and storage requirements for processing
--YesNo
Processing raw data and instructions into information
--YesNo
Starting the GUI
--YesNo
18. Which of the following would be the best description of system software?
Instructions that work together to coordinate all the computer’s hardware devices and provide the platform for use of application packages
Software that has been permanently written on a read-only memory computer chip
The set of programs that the user manipulates for productivity
19. Walt wants to complete almost all of his work-related tasks on a phablet. But he still needs to share files with co-workers and would do this by downloading and uploading files from their machines. Should this situation influence his decision on the type of phablet to purchase?
Yes
No
20. Anything that can be stored electronically on hardware is called ? .
21. On a device that utilizes firmware along with an OS and software applications, for which of the following is compatibility with that firmware required? Select Yes or No for each option.
A utility program
--YesNo
An operating system
--YesNo
Software
--YesNo
22. Software that is embedded in a piece of hardware is --?.
23. Which of the following would the application software serve as the interface between? Select Yes or No for each option.
The operating system and firmware
--YesNo
The operating system and the user
--YesNo
The user and firmware
--YesNo
24. You need to set up a brand new wireless network that you have created in your home. To do this you work through which type of software listed here?
Operating system
System utility
Application
Firmware
25. What is the least significant issue that needs to be addressed when ensuring the proper functioning of a computer?
Compatibility among the hardware, OS, and application software
Determining the best fit of hardware, OS, and software for the user
Evaluating application packages that support the user’s needs
26. Under what condition is the following statement true?
You have the right to prevent others from using or distributing a piece of software or an app.
You have purchased the license to use the software.
You own the copyright to the piece of software.
You wrote the software or app.
27. You use hotmail as your email program. What type of software are you using?
Custom
Installed
SaaS
28. Which major OS the fewest reported security breaches?
Apple’s OS X
Microsoft’s Windows 8
Blackberry OS
29. True or false? Underlying source code for Open Source software can be viewed.
True
False
30. --What? software and/or licenses prohibit modification of the program and/or source code.
31. True or false? A site license allows an unlimited number of employees at a single location to use a software app simultaneously.
True
False
32. Which of the types of software can be modified by the end user?
Packaged software
Shareware
Public domain software
33. True or false? Public domain software and free software have the same distribution restrictions.
True
False
34. Which of the following can be modified by the end user? Select Yes or No for each option.
Microsoft Powerpoint
--YesNo
Trial version of Adobe Acrobat
--YesNo
Chrome browser
--YesNo
Open source version of Linux’s Ubuntu OS
--YesNo
35. An application designed to remotely access or control a computer without being detected by users or by installed security programs is called --?.
36. Which of the following would typically be described as a "plug and play" device you install on your computer? Select Yes or No for each option.
Flash or thumb drive
--YesNo
An internet browser
--YesNo
37. True or false? The terms software license and EULA refer to the same item.
True
False
Explanation / Answer
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1. What does it mean for an app to be platform independent?
A. The app was created by independent vendors but operates exactly the same way across platforms.
B. The app can be run on different platforms with different OSs.
C. The app can be run on different platforms but each platform must be running the same OS.
Ans:
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B. The app can be run on different platforms with different OSs.
Explanation:
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The app can run any platform and an operating system in called platform independent.
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2. When a party purchases an app from the author, the copyright transfers from the author to the buyer. What is this is called?
Granting a license to use the software
First sale doctrine
The right of paternity
The right of integrity
Ans:
------
Granting a license to use the software
Explanation:
--------------
he copyright transfers from the author to the buyer is known as granting license.
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3. Lynette makes frequent visits to family and needs only the most basic functionality in the application she is going to use while having access to the internet. She does not like to carry a laptop or table with her on these visits. If cost and security of data are not major considerations but ease of access is, which type of software is more likely to support Lynette?
Cloud or SaaS software
Installed software
Ans:
------
Cloud or SaaS software
Explanation:
--------------
Cloud softwares are the one which are available over internet.
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4.Some of the latest smartphones claim that a user can work with two apps simultaneously. This would be an example of a unit that uses a -- ?
OS.
Ans:
------
Multi tasking.
Explanation:
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Multi tasking is the process where more than one process runs at simultaneously.
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5. A ? license has a recurring monthly or yearly fee associated with keeping the license valid.
Ans:
------
Recurring license
Explanation:
--------------
Recurring license occures monthly or yearly depends on its agreement.
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6. True or false? The cost of civil or criminal penalties to a business or person may be many times more expensive than the cost of acquiring the correct number of software licenses.
True
False
Ans:
------
True
Explanation:
--------------
The cost of civil or criminal penalties to a business or person may be many times more expensive than the cost of acquiring the correct number of software licenses.
==========================================================================
7. True or false? When downloading a game to your smartphone, it is important to check the vendor’s website to see if your model of phone and OS are listed as supporting this game.
True
False
Ans:
------
True
Explanation:
--------------
Since before download it is important to check vendors website to support the game or not.
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8.Which type of software might you find in a microwave?
Application software
Firmware
System software
Ans:
------
Firmware
Explanation:
--------------
Firmware is one which software is embedded.
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9. If you were looking for an app that enabled you to make modifications to photos you had taken and then transferred to your computer, which category of apps would be the best fit for your work?
Graphics/multimedia
Educational
Communication
Ans:
------
Graphics/multimedia
Explanation:
--------------
Graphics/multimedia are used for modification to photos.
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10. True or false? One advantage of cloudware is that it is free.
True
False
Ans:
------
Flase
Explanation:
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cloudware is never free.
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11. Which of the following are factors that would impact a decision to use installed apps versus cloud-based apps? Select Yes or No for each option.
You have reliable and high-speed internet access
--YesNo
Ans:
------
Yes
One-time cost is considerably less than subscription fees calculated over a year of use (disregarding maintenance and upgrade fees).
--YesNo
Ans:
------
Yes
Full functionality is provided by only the installed version.
--YesNo
Ans:
-------
No
==========================================================================
12. Which of the following belong to the category of system utilities? Select Yes or No for each option.
An operating system
--YesNo
Ans:
------
No
A device driver
--YesNo
Ans:
------
No
An antivirus program
YesNo
Ans:
-----
Yes
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13.
EULAs typically contain conditions or other terms related to what the user can do with the software. What other items may also be contained in an EULA? Select Yes or No for each option.
Items related to the vendor’s intention to gather statistics or include ads
--YesNo
Ans:
-------
No
A guarantee that the terms of the EULA will not be changed
--YesNo
Ans:
-------
Yes
==========================================================================
14. Carolyn experienced a total hard drive failure on her Dell Inspiron laptop with Windows 7 Ultimate and finds that she must install everything from scratch, including the OS. She wants to keep the laptop but upgrade to the latest OS. What do you, as her tech advisor, suggest she install?
An upgraded version of Windows OS
The latest free version of Linux Ubuntu
Apple OS X
Ans:
----------
An upgraded version of Windows OS
Explanation:
--------------
For upgradation must use upgrade option of windows since she has windows 7 previous version.
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15. The latest smartphones have almost all the functions available as those on a laptop. If you intend to use your smartphone the same way you would use a laptop (e.g., productivity work, gaming, texting, photos, internet browsing) and phone calls, which of the following are factors to consider when deciding on which model to purchase? Select Yes or No for each option.
Choose a style of phone that you like. The OS is not important.
--YesNo
Ans:
-------
No
Explanation:
------------
In current days OS is very important not the style. Example android
Your first consideration should be choosing a cellular service provider with decent data and voice reception wherever you may be. The OS is secondary.
--YesNo
Ans:
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No
Explanation:
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First consideration is OS since os the main core of apps which be support. Ex: android, mac os etc.
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16. True or false? If specified in the EULA, you are allowed to make a backup copy of a software application without violating copyright protection.
True
False
Ans:
-----------
False
Explanation:
--------------
You are not allowed to make a backup.
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17. Which of the following is/are considered a job that an operating system must perform? Select Yes or No for each option.
Managing a library of functions and routines used by applications
--YesNo
Ans:
-------
Yes
Managing the memory and storage requirements for processing
--YesNo
Ans:
-------
Yes
Processing raw data and instructions into information
--YesNo
Ans:
-------
No
Starting the GUI
--YesNo
Ans:
-------
Yes
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18. Which of the following would be the best description of system software?
Instructions that work together to coordinate all the computer’s hardware devices and provide the platform for use of application packages
Software that has been permanently written on a read-only memory computer chip
The set of programs that the user manipulates for productivity
Ans:
-----------
Instructions that work together to coordinate all the computer’s hardware devices and provide the platform for use of application packages
Explanation:
--------------
Instructions that work together to coordinate all the computer’s hardware devices and provide the platform for use of application packages
is the best description of system software.
==========================================================================
19. Walt wants to complete almost all of his work-related tasks on a phablet. But he still needs to share files with co-workers and would do this by downloading and uploading files from their machines. Should this situation influence his decision on the type of phablet to purchase?
Yes
No
Ans:
-----------
Yes
==========================================================================
20. Anything that can be stored electronically on hardware is called ? .
Ans:
-----------
File
Explanation:
--------------
File is which stores electronically on hardware.
==========================================================================
21. On a device that utilizes firmware along with an OS and software applications, for which of the following is compatibility with that firmware required? Select Yes or No for each option.
A utility program
--YesNo
Ans:
-------
Yes
An operating system
--YesNo
Ans:
-------
No
Software
--YesNo
Ans:
-------
Yes
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22. Software that is embedded in a piece of hardware is --?.
Ans:
-------
Firmware
Explanation:
-----------------
Software that is embedded in a piece of hardware is firmware.
==========================================================================
23. Which of the following would the application software serve as the interface between? Select Yes or No for each option.
The operating system and firmware
--YesNo
Ans:
------
Yes
The operating system and the user
--YesNo
Ans:
------
Yes
The user and firmware
--YesNo
Ans:
------
No
==========================================================================
24. You need to set up a brand new wireless network that you have created in your home. To do this you work through which type of software listed here?
Operating system
System utility
Application
Firmware
Ans:
-------
System utility
Explanation:
-----------------
System utility is required to install drivers.
==========================================================================
25. What is the least significant issue that needs to be addressed when ensuring the proper functioning of a computer?
Compatibility among the hardware, OS, and application software
Determining the best fit of hardware, OS, and software for the user
Evaluating application packages that support the user’s needs
Ans:
-------
Evaluating application packages that support the user’s needs
Explanation:
-----------------
Evaluating application packages that support the user’s needs for the user is the least priority.
==========================================================================
26. Under what condition is the following statement true?
You have the right to prevent others from using or distributing a piece of software or an app.
You have purchased the license to use the software.
You own the copyright to the piece of software.
You wrote the software or app.
Ans:
-------
You have purchased the license to use the software.
Explanation:
--------------
You have purchased the license to use the software is the corrent one.
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27. You use hotmail as your email program. What type of software are you using?
Custom
Installed
SaaS
Ans:
-------
SaaS
Explanation:
--------------
SaaS , since it is available over internet.
==========================================================================
28. Which major OS the fewest reported security breaches?
Apple’s OS X
Microsoft’s Windows 8
Blackberry OS
Ans:
-------
Apple’s OS X
Explanation:
--------------
Apple’s OS X is the fewest reported security breaches.
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29. True or false? Underlying source code for Open Source software can be viewed.
True
False
Ans:
-------
True
Explanation:
--------------
source code for Open Source software can view and modify the source code.
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30. --What? software and/or licenses prohibit modification of the program and/or source code.
Ans:
-------
licenced software
Explanation:
--------------
licenced software not allow to view or modify source code.
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31. True or false? A site license allows an unlimited number of employees at a single location to use a software app simultaneously.
True
False
Ans:
-------
True
Explanation:
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A site license allows an unlimited number of employees at a single location to use a software app simultaneously.
==========================================================================
32. Which of the types of software can be modified by the end user?
Packaged software
Shareware
Public domain software
Ans:
-------
Public domain software
Explanation:
--------------
Public domain software are free and can edit by end user.
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33. True or false? Public domain software and free software have the same distribution restrictions.
True
False
Ans:
-------
False
Explanation:
--------------
Public domain software and free software have the different distribution restrictions
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34. Which of the following can be modified by the end user? Select Yes or No for each option.
Microsoft Powerpoint
--YesNo
Ans:
------
No
Trial version of Adobe Acrobat
--YesNo
Ans:
------
Yes
Chrome browser
--YesNo
Ans:
------
No
Open source version of Linux’s Ubuntu OS
--YesNo
Ans:
------
Yes
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35. An application designed to remotely access or control a computer without being detected by users or by installed security programs is called --?.
Ans:
-------
Remote Access Software
Explanation:
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Remote access software are the one which remotely access or control a computer without being detected by users or by installed security programs is called
example team viewer.
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36. Which of the following would typically be described as a "plug and play" device you install on your computer? Select Yes or No for each option.
Flash or thumb drive
--YesNo
Ans:
--------
Yes
An internet browser
--YesNo
Ans:
-----------
No
==========================================================================
37. True or false? The terms software license and EULA refer to the same item.
True
False
Ans:
--------------
True
Explanation:
--------------
The terms software license and EULA refer to the same item
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