Chapter 4,True/False: Software and Mobile Applications
7. Most operating systems support virtual memory which allocates space on the hard disk to supplement the immediate, functional memory capacity of RAM.
True
9. 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
1. Systems software consists of programs that help users solve particular computing problems.
False
11. Yahoo has developed its own Linux-based operating system called Chrome OS.
False
17. Proprietary software is mass-produced by software vendors to address needs that are common across businesses, organizations, or individuals.
False
19. 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
2. Windows 10 is an example of application software.
False
22. 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
24. Each programming language has a set of rules, called the program code of the language.
False
27. 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
30. If a large organization wants software that will benefit the entire organization-what's known as enterprise application software-the organization must develop it specifically for the business in order to get the functionality required.
False
6. A command-based user interface employs icons and menus that people use to send commands to the computer system.
False
8. If 10 users can run programs at the same time on the same computer, it is known as multi- tasking.
False
10. Linux is an open-source operating system.
True
12. 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
13. Symbian is an operating system used in special-purpose computers.
True
14. An embedded system is a computer system that is implanted in and dedicated to the control of another device.
True
15. Utility programs help to perform maintenance, correct problems, merge and sort sets of data, keep track of computer jobs, and compress data files.
True
16. 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
18. Software as a Service (SaaS) allows businesses to subscribe to Web-delivered business application software by paying a monthly service charge or a per use fee.
True
20. 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
21. There are Web-based productivity software suites that require no installation on the computer.
True
23. 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
25. A single computer can be used by a single user or by multiple, simultaneous users.
True
26. An example of a common hardware function performed by the operating system is presenting information on a monitor or printer.
True
28. With the launch of Windows 10, Microsoft announced that it would publish ongoing, incremental upgrades instead of releasing new versions of the software every few years. However, some IS professionals have opted out of frequent updates because they believe making minimal changes will ensure reliable operations.
True
29. 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
3. An operating system is a set of programs that controls the computer hardware and acts as an interface with applications.
True
4. The operating system converts a basic user request into the set of detailed instructions that the computer hardware requires, thus acting as an intermediary between the application and the hardware.
True
5. 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
