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Submitted by HERRING,CHRISTOPHER on 10/24/2011 12:57:12 PM

Points Awarded Points Missed Percentage

74.00 26.00 74.0%

1. ________ include e-mail programs, web browsers, instant messaging software, and videoconferencing software. A) Multimedia and graphics software B) Personal productivity programs C) Applications that work through and run from the Internet D) Home and educational programs Points Earned: 2.0/2.0 Correct Answer(s): C

2. ________ include desktop publishing and multimedia authoring programs, animation programs, image-editing programs, and 3-D rendering programs.

A) Personal productivity programs B) Multimedia and graphics software C) Applications that work through and run from the Internet D) Home and educational programs Points Earned: 2.0/2.0 Correct Answer(s): B

3. PowerPoint is an example of a: A) presentation graphics program B) personal information manager C) database application D) spreadsheet application Points Earned: 2.0/2.0 Correct Answer(s): A

4. Spyware software can perform all of the following EXCEPT: A) it can allow others to take control of your computer. B) it can monitor your computer or online activity. C) it can relay information about you to the spyware's source D) it can avoid compatibility problems. Points Earned: 0.0/2.0 Correct Answer(s): D

5. ________, a new wave of office suites, makes it possible to share files with others, resulting in easier group collaboration. A) Web-browser technology B) Web-hosted technology C) Internet User software D) Multimedia software Points Earned: 2.0/2.0 Correct Answer(s): B

6. The system requirements for a software program indicate the: A) number of peripheral devices that must be attached to your computer. B) average level of power needed for the computer to run the software. C) minimum level of equipment needed for the computer to run the software. D) maximum level of power the computer needs to run the software. Points Earned: 2.0/2.0 Correct Answer(s): C

7. Which of the following type of graphic format uses lossless compression? A) GIF B) BMP C) JPEG D) PNG Points Earned: 0.0/2.0

Correct Answer(s): D

8. Codecs use two different approaches to compression: lossless and ________. A) decompression B) rendered C) bitmapped D) lossy Points Earned: 0.0/2.0

Correct Answer(s): D

9. Which type of software would you install if you want full-functioning word processing and spreadsheet capabilities, and you want the programs to share resources? A) An integrated program containing word processing, spreadsheet, and other programs B) Standalone programs for word processing and spreadsheets C) A software suite containing word processing, spreadsheet, and other programs D) A network-integrated program that includes modules that share the same interface

Points Earned:

2.0/2.0

Correct Answer(s): C

10. Most software licenses included with programs that you purchase give you the right to install the program on: A) one computer. B) all the computers you have in your home. C) any of your classmates' computers because it will be used for educational purposes. D) all the computers in your office. Points Earned: 2.0/2.0 Correct Answer(s): A

11. Because Web browsers can read ________ files, that form of animation is common on the Web. A) GIF B) JPEG C) TIFF D) BMP Points Earned: 2.0/2.0

Correct Answer(s): A

12. Programs that are designed for specialized fields or the business market are known as ________ applications. A) dedicated services B) horizontal C) tailor-made D) single-market Points Earned: 2.0/2.0 Correct Answer(s): C

13. To revise a file from Microsoft Office Live, it must be downloaded and edited using ________ and then uploaded again.

A) any word processor B) Microsoft Office C) Microsoft WordPad D) Microsoft Works Points Earned: 2.0/2.0 Correct Answer(s): B

14. Applications such as personal finance, home design, and games are examples of home and/or educatonal programs. A) True B) False Points Earned: 2.0/2.0

Correct Answer(s): True

15. Instead of looking up information in a printed manual, you can use a program's ________ feature to read documentation right on the computer. A) Help B) About C) View D) Question Points Earned: 2.0/2.0

Correct Answer(s): A

16. Which of the following is the lossy file format used on the Web? A) BMP B) JPEG C) GIF D) PNG Points Earned: 0.0/2.0

Correct Answer(s): B

17. Tailor-made applications are designed for specialized fields or the business market, such as medical or dental offices. A) True B) False Points Earned: 2.0/2.0

Correct Answer(s): True

18. An efficient way to reduce the chance of losing all of the work in your file as a result of a power failure is to: A) save your file for the first time before you enter any text on the document screen. B) activate the Autosave option and set it to save automatically every 10 minutes. C) save your file for the first time after you have completed entering the content. D) save your file with a new filename every 10 minutes. Points Earned: 2.0/2.0 Correct Answer(s): B

19. Software that you try prior to purchasing is called ________. A) proprietary B) site licence C) malware D) shareware Points Earned: 0.0/2.0

Correct Answer(s): A

20. Multimedia involves ________ or more media. A) three B) two C) ten D) four Points Earned: 2.0/2.0

Correct Answer(s): B

21. Outlook is an example of a(n): A) e-mail database program. B) personal information management program. C) rendering program. D) high productivity program. Points Earned: 0.0/2.0 Correct Answer(s): B

22. A ________ file, which is used in publishing, allows very specific instructions to be attached to an image. A) TIFF B) BMP C) GIF D) JPEG Points Earned: 2.0/2.0

Correct Answer(s): A

23. Which of the following software is NOT copyrighted software? A) Commercial B) Freeware C) Public domain D) Shareware Points Earned: 2.0/2.0

Correct Answer(s): C

24. In the Windows operating system, which utility should be used to delete unwanted programs? A) Clean Disk B) Defragment C) Erase Programs D) Windows Programs and Features Points Earned: 0.0/2.0

Correct Answer(s): D

25. Software that you can use on a "try before you buy" basis is known as: A) commercial software B) freeware C) groupware D) shareware Points Earned: 2.0/2.0

Correct Answer(s): D

26. Programs that enable users to manage, track, report, and share information are known as ________ software. A) multimedia B) personal information manager C) graphics D) operating system Points Earned: 2.0/2.0 Correct Answer(s): B

27. Which of the following is the default Microsoft Windows sound file format? A) SND B) MP3 C) AU D) WAV Points Earned: 2.0/2.0

Correct Answer(s): D

28. Application software: A) provides the environment in which the operating system functions. B) is used to find the source of computer malfunctions.

C) refers to background programs that prepare the computer to start up. D) includes programs that you use to complete a specific task such as letters and presentations. Points Earned: 0.0/2.0 Correct Answer(s): D

29. Which of the following type of graphic is created by a drawing program? A) Raster B) Bitmapped C) Post-Script D) Vector Points Earned: 2.0/2.0

Correct Answer(s): D

30. Validation proves that you are using a(n) ________ copy of the software and not a pirated version. A) trial B) group C) up to date D) legal Points Earned: 2.0/2.0

Correct Answer(s): D

31. Which of the following is the name of the organization that sets Web standards? A) IP B) FTC C) W32 D) OSI Points Earned: 0.0/2.0

Correct Answer(s): C

32. Which of the following happens when you launch an application?

A) Program files are copied from the hard disk to the memory. B) Data files are copied from the memory to the hard disk. C) A dialog box displays asking you to verify that you do want the program to appear on screen. D) The program changes the registry so the computer knows what kind of application you are using. Points Earned: 2.0/2.0 Correct Answer(s): A

33. Spyware is Internet software that is created by an advertising agency to collect information about the user's Internet habits or to encourage the user to purchase a product.Answer: Adware A) True B) False Points Earned: 2.0/2.0

Correct Answer(s): False

34. Software that is developed by programmers and software engineers to meet the specific needs of an organization is called custom software. A) True B) False Points Earned: 2.0/2.0

Correct Answer(s): True

35. Microsoft Word and Excel are examples of ________ programs. A) standalone B) tailor-made C) custom D) integrated Points Earned: 2.0/2.0

Correct Answer(s): A

36. Programs that enable users to manage, track, report, and share information are known as ________ software.

A) operating system B) graphics C) multimedia D) personal information manager Points Earned: 2.0/2.0 Correct Answer(s): D

37. Unlike other Web-hosted technology, ________ permits opening and editing files directly within the user's Web browser. A) Office Multimedia B) Google Live C) Window Office Live D) Google Docs Points Earned: 0.0/2.0

Correct Answer(s): D

38. Which of the following is an example of a software suite? A) Internet Explorer B) Microsoft Access C) Corel WordPerfect Office D) Aldus PageMaker Points Earned: 2.0/2.0 Correct Answer(s): C

39. All video file formats use codec techniques. A) True B) False Points Earned: 0.0/2.0

Correct Answer(s): True

40.

________ include word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation graphics, and personal information management applications. A) Home and educational programs B) Personal productivity programs C) Applications that work through and run from the Internet D) Multimedia and graphics software Points Earned: 2.0/2.0 Correct Answer(s): B

41. The new wave in office suites is WEB-hosted technology, which means users can upload files to an online site so the files can be viewed and edited from another location. A) True B) False Points Earned: 2.0/2.0

Correct Answer(s): True

42. The ________ provides the environment in which the application software runs. A) personal productivity B) operating system C) multimedia D) general-purpose Points Earned: 2.0/2.0 Correct Answer(s): B

43. Files that contain a text-based description detailing how musical notes are to be played are known by the acronym MIDI. A) True B) False Points Earned: 2.0/2.0

Correct Answer(s): True

44.

To exit an application means to quit or shut down the program. A) True B) False Points Earned: 2.0/2.0

Correct Answer(s): True

45. Operating system software refers to all of the programs that enable the user to use the computer to perform tasks and accomplish work. A) True B) False Points Earned: 0.0/2.0

Correct Answer(s): False

46. Which of the following open source audio file format is faster and requires less space than MP3 files? A) MINI B) Ogg Vorbis C) AU D) Matroska Points Earned: 2.0/2.0

Correct Answer(s): B

47. Which of the following is NOT true about the reasons people like being beta testers? A) They enjoy being on the cutting edge B) They get paid for their time C) They want their voices to be heard D) They may get the software free or at a discount Points Earned: 2.0/2.0 Correct Answer(s): B

48. Which of the following techniques uses color intensity to add realism to a three-dimensional object?

A) Image editing B) Ray tracing C) Lossy compression D) Bitmapping Points Earned: 2.0/2.0

Correct Answer(s): B

49. Applications typically enable you to choose from a list of ________ that specify how you want the program to operate. A) defaults B) packages C) configurations D) options Points Earned: 2.0/2.0

Correct Answer(s): D

50. Which of the following represents a major change in a software program? A) Whole number B) Service release C) Decimal number D) Patch Points Earned: 0.0/2.0

Correct Answer(s): A