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_____ is a personal application software that includes a wide range of built-in functions for statistical, financial, logical, database, graphics, and date and time calculations. a. Graphics b. Spreadsheet c. Word processing d. Desktop Publishing (DTP)

b. Spreadsheet

New cars come with an onboard computer that controls anti-lock brakes, air bag deployment, fuel injection, etc. The software is known as ____. a. mobile application software b. an embedded system c. an enterprise system d. a multi-user system

b. an embedded system

The use of middleware to connect disparate systems has evolved into an approach for developing software and systems called _____. a. rapid application development b. service-oriented architecture c. Software as a Service d. cloud computing

b. service-oriented architecture

An operating system with _____ capabilities allows a user to run more than one program concurrently. a. multitasking b. hardware independence c. networking d. memory management

a. multitasking

Today's mobile phones and some PCs use a touch user interface called a _____ to allow people to control the personal computer. a. natural user interface b. command-based user interface c. multiprocessing user interface d. speech recognition user interface

a. natural user interface

Kendra is taking a class in Finance and she has been asked to give a speech about a case study in which she's been working. She wants to create a set of slides containing a summary of her study notes that she will project on a screen while she's speaking. Which type of personal application software should she use to create her slides? a. presentation graphics b. database c. word processing d. spreadsheet analysis

a. presentation graphics

With _____, a software engineer drags and drops graphical objects such as buttons and menus onto an application form. a. visual programming b. machine code c. fourth generation language d. assembly language

a. visual programming

An information system that operates in the _____ sphere of influence supports two or more people who work together to achieve a common goal. a. workgroup b. personal c. social d. enterprise

a. workgroup

One of the advantages of off-the-shelf software is that ________________. a. the software always matches current work processes and data standards b. the initial cost is lower because the software firm can spread the development costs over many customers c. the software contains important features, thus eliminating the need for future modification and customization d. an organization does not have to pay for features that are not required and never used

b. the initial cost is lower because the software firm can spread the development costs over many customers

_____ is IBM's first 64-bit enterprise operating system that is capable of handling very heavy workloads. a. Mac OS X b. z/OS c. Chrome d. Unix

b. z/OS

A global positioning system (GPS) device uses a(n) _____ to help people find their way around town or more remote areas. a. personal productivity software b. user software c. embedded system d. integrated development environment

c. embedded system

_____ is an example of a popular general purpose software suite for personal computer users. a. Mozilla Firefox b. Snow Leopard c. Google Chrome d. Microsoft Office

d. Microsoft Office

All of the following are examples of activities performed by an operating system EXCEPT ________. a. allowing a user to control common computer hardware functions b. allowing a user to manage system memory c. allowing a user to manage files d. allowing a user to do word processing

d. allowing a user to do word processing

The _____ is the heart of the operating system and controls its most critical processes. a. user interface b. cache c. register d. kernel

d. kernel

To develop software you need all these except ________. a. a compiler b. an integrated development environment c. a debugger d. personal application software

d. personal application software

One advantage of proprietary software versus off-the-shelf software is that _____. a. the software is likely to be of high quality because many customer firms have tested the software and helped identify its bugs b. the initial cost is lower c. the software is likely to meet the basic business needs that are common across organizations d. the software provides a company a competitive advantage by solving problems in a unique manner

d. the software provides a company a competitive advantage by solving problems in a unique manner

Each programming language has a set of rules, called the program code of the language.

False

If 10 users can run programs at the same time on the same computer, it is known as multi-tasking.

False

Operating systems provide a measure of security by allowing users to access to those resources they've been cleared to use as well as other users' resources if those resources are beneficial.

False

Proprietary software is mass-produced by software vendors to address needs that are common across businesses, organizations, or individuals.

False

Software as a Service (SaaS) refers to the use of computing resources, including software and data storage, on the Internet rather than local computers.

False

Suppose your friend, who is a small business owner, wants to computerize her business functions such as accounting, payroll, and inventory management. She would need to purchase separate software to meet each functional requirement.

False

Systems software consists of programs that help users solve particular computing problems.

False

Yahoo has developed its own Linux-based operating system called Chrome OS.

False

Suppose a business wishes to move away from hosting its own applications, the recommended solution is to use ______. a. cloud computing b. muti-boot options c. virtualilzaton d. software as a service

a. cloud computing

A single computer can be used by a single user or by multiple, simultaneous users.

True

A software suite is a collection of programs packaged together as a bundle and typically includes a word processor, spreadsheet program, graphics program, and more.

True

An embedded system is a computer system that is implanted in and dedicated to the control of another device.

True

An operating system is a set of programs that controls the computer hardware and acts as an interface with applications.

True

Linux is an open-source operating system.

True

On a modern home computer, one can set up accounts for many users and be able to control what resources a user may access.

True

Suppose a stock analyst wants to automate the retrieval of stock trade data, process the data, and produce analysis reports. His requirements can be met by writing custom software.

True

Symbian is an operating system used in special-purpose computers.

True

The operating system's application programming interface (API) provides software developers with tools they use to build application software without needing to understand the inner workings of the operating system and hardware.

True

The primary function of application software is to apply the power of the computer to enable people, workgroups, and the entire enterprise to solve problems and perform specific tasks.

True

There are Web-based productivity software suites that require no installation on the computer.

True

Utility programs are used to perform system maintenance, such as repairing errors on a hard drive, improving system security, and optimizing sluggish system processes.

True

Your friend has a Mac that runs OS X. If she needs to run a Windows app on it, she can set it to run Windows also.

True

All of the following are examples of someone using personal productivity software EXCEPT _________. a. Callie entering a customer's order into a restaurant's ordering system b. Brandon recording the number of miles he's run each day on his exercise tracker c. Mark entering appointments into his online calendar d. Shawna creating an electronic to-do list for the weekend

a. Callie entering a customer's order into a restaurant's ordering system

_____ is an open-source operating system whose source code is freely available to everyone. a. Linux b. Mac OS X c. Unix d. Chrome

a. Linux