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Chapter 3

Multiple Choice Questions 1. Most widely used applications like Microsoft Office 2010 are protected by A. CANSPAM Act B. Privacy Act C. Copyright Law D. Corporate Identity Law

2. This type of software can be described as end user software and is used to accomplish a variety of tasks. A. Communications software B. Application software C. Utility software D. System software

3. When one of the items on a menu bar is selected, a(n) _____ appears. A. additional list of menu options or a dialog box B. window C. toolbar D. graphical user interface

4. Most applications use a(n) _____ that displays graphical elements called icons to represent familiar objects. A. integrated package B. dialog box C. graphical user interface D. menu button

5. Basic applications include all of the following except A. web authoring B. word processors C. spreadsheet D. database management systems

6. This is a new interface design element introduced with Office 2007 that displays graphic representations of the alternatives from a list: A. buttons B. galleries C. ribbons D. contextual tabs

7. In Microsoft Office 2007 and 2010, menus and toolbars have been replaced by A. buttons B. galleries C. ribbons D. contextual tabs

8. While working on a document the verbal command "copy" is given and the selected text gets copied. This means that the application supports: A. input keys B. internal inputs C. speech recognition D. commands

9. If you need to create documents that consist primarily of text, you need this software. A. Presentation graphics B. Word processor C. Spreadsheets D. Database management

10. This is a character-effect. A. Find and replace B. Numbered list C. Color D. Bullets

11. Prewritten formulas provided by the spreadsheet program that perform calculations such as adding a series of cells are called A. functions B. entries C. grids D. values

12. In a spreadsheet, a cell is defined as the A. intersection of a table and a row B. intersection of a table and a column C. intersection of a row and column D. intersection of a column and a record

13. Spreadsheet programs create A. workbook files B. text documents C. financial presentations D. tools to enter, retrieve and edit data

14. The purpose of this software program is to manipulate numeric data. A. Database manager B. Function C. Formula D. Spreadsheet

15. Creating a bar graph using data selected from a spreadsheet is an example of a(n) A. analytical graph B. graphics software C. pie chart D. spreadsheet

16. When you change one or more numbers in a spreadsheet, all related formulas will automatically update and charts will be recreated. This is called A. refreshing B. recalculation C. sensitivity D. what-if

17. Which would be the most appropriate application to create, analyze and forecast budgets? A. DBMS B. Word processor C. Spreadsheet D. PowerPoint

18. The printed output generated from a database is called a(n) A. form B. query C. table D. report

19. The most widely used database structure is A. hierarchical B. relational C. centralized D. linear

20. A question or a request for specific data contained in a database is referred to as a A. form B. report C. applet D. query

21. The electronic equivalent of a file cabinet is a A. database B. word processor C. spreadsheet D. query

22. Programs that combine a variety of visual objects to create attractive, visually interesting presentations are called: A. graphs B. presentation graphics C. diagrams D. charts

23. What is an integrated package? A. A set of different versions of the same software package B. A single program that provides the functionality of several programs C. All the business software made by a single vendor, like all the Microsoft software D. A set of software like a financial service and a resource sharing bulletin board or forum offered by a single vendor

24. Which of the following is not a popular cloud suite or online office suite? A. Google Docs B. Zoho C. ThinkSmart D. Lotus Symphony

25. Which of these suites include a variety of programs designed to make computing safer? A. Norton Internet Security Suite B. Google Docs C. IBM Lotus Symphony D. AppleWorks

True / False Questions

26. You can make copies of all software you have purchased for the rest of your family to use on their computers. True False

27. Application software includes basic applications and specialized applications. True False

28. Microsoft Access is an example of basic application software. True False

29. A window is a rectangular area that can contain a document, a program, or a message. True False

30. Microsoft Office 2010 uses an interface with traditional menus and toolbars. True False

31. Microsoft Office 2007 and Office 2010 are examples of programs that use toolbars and menus. True False

32. With speech recognition, you use your voice to control application software. True False

33. Microsoft Word cannot be used to create personalized Web pages. True False

34. Using word wrap enables automatic continuation into the next line, if the current line is full while entering text. True False

35. Organizing, analyzing, and recalculating are common features of word processing operations. True False

36. Functions provide structure to a spreadsheet by describing the contents of rows and columns. True False

37. What-if analysis is a very powerful and simple tool to test the effects of different changes in a spreadsheet. True False

38. The hierarchical database is the most widely used database structure. True False

39. Querying a database is equivalent to asking a question for specific data contained within it. True False

40. Each table in a database is made up of rows called fields. True False

41. Each field in a database contains records of data about some specific person, place, or thing. True False

42. Presentation graphics software is an excellent tool to communicate a message and to persuade people. True False

43. The primary advantage of an integrated package is that the capabilities of each function are extensive and equivalent to those found in individual programs. True False

44. Cloud suites like Google Docs allow users to both create and store their documents online to facilitate sharing and collaboration. True False

45. Computer trainers are responsible for writing new software for personal computers. True False

Fill in the Blank Questions 46. A(n) _____ is a rectangular area that can contain a document, program, or message. ________________________________________

47. Graphical elements called _____ are used to represent functions and programs. ________________________________________

48. As opposed to basic applications which are widely used in nearly every discipline, _____ applications are more narrowly focused. ________________________________________

49. _____ software is end-user software designed to accomplish a variety of different tasks. ________________________________________

50. In Microsoft Office 2007 and later, _____ replace menus and toolbars. ________________________________________

51. _____ are used to create text-based documents. ________________________________________

52. _____ are prewritten formulas provided by the spreadsheet program to perform calculations. ________________________________________

53. The intersection of a row and column creates a _____. ________________________________________

54. The process of observing the effect of changing one or more cells is often referred to as_____. ________________________________________

55. The _____ tool can quickly rearrange a table's records according to a selected field. ________________________________________

56. A(n) _____ is a question or a request for specific data contained in a database. ________________________________________

57. A _____ is a collection of related data. ________________________________________

58. The _____ database is the most widely used database structure. ________________________________________

59. Every record in a database is composed of several _____ like Name, Date of Birth, etc. ________________________________________

60. An electronic presentation consists of a series of _____ or pages. ________________________________________

61. _____ can be used to animate how the presentation moves from one slide to another. ________________________________________

62. In a _____ template, the color schemes, slide layouts, and special effects are provided for you. ________________________________________

63. The most widely used integrated software package is _____. ________________________________________

64. Office suites are also known as _____ suites. ________________________________________

65. Cloud suites are stored on a ______ on the Internet, rather than on your microcomputer. ________________________________________

Essay Questions 66. What is the difference between system software and application software?

67. Describe a graphical user interface.

68. List the four types of basic applications, what each application is used for, and an example of each.

69. Explain what-if analysis as it applies to spreadsheet programs. How is it different from recalculation?

70. What is a database? What is a database management system (DBMS)?

71. What are presentation graphics programs? What are they used for?

72. What are the advantages and disadvantages of an integrated software package?

73. What is the difference between a software suite and an integrated package?

74. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of cloud or online office suites.

75. Describe the duties of a computer trainer. What skills are necessary?

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