CGS Exam 1 chapters 1-4

Which of the following is a popular mobile operating system?

Android

______ programs guard your computer system against viruses or other damaging programs that can invade your computer system.

Antivirus

Image editors edit images consisting of thousands of pixels that form this type of image.

Bitmap

This type of e-commerce often resembles the electronic version of the classified ads or an auction.

C2C

_______ computing uses the internet and the web to shift many computer activities from a user's computer to computer on the internet.

Cloud

Employee records, including names, social security numbers, and related information, would typically be stored in what type of data file?

Database

A word processor is an example of system software. T/F

False

Antivirus software is a Windows utility that is unnecessary as long as you are careful about browsing the internet. T/F

False

Backup Programs can identify and remove unused files and applications. T/F

False

Cell phones generally include a network operating system. T/F

False

Illustration programs are specialized graphics programs for editing bitmap or raster images. T/F

False

Image editors are used to create and edit vector images. T/F

False

Microsoft Office uses an interface with traditional menus and toolbars. T/F

False

System software can be described as end-user software and is used ro accomplish a variety of tasks. T/F

False

System software cannot handle technical details without user intervention.

False

System software might be described as end-user software. T/F

False

The last worksheet in a workbook is often a summary of the preceding worksheets. T/F

False

Two important components of the system unit are the keyboard and the hard disk. T/F

False

Worksheets are only used for a limited types of applications in certain professions. T/F

False

insurance companies are most likely to use personal computers to process information about millions of policyholders. T/F

False

Parents can use this type of program to block access to selected Websites.

Filter

______ is the component of the information system that is described as the equipment that processes data to create information.

Hardware

HTML stands for ________.

Hypertext Markup Language

_______ are graphic representations for a program, type of file, or function.

Icons

These programs are used to create and edit vector images.

Illustrations programs

Which of the following are two important components of the system unit?

Microprocessor and memory

_______ apps are add-on programs for a variety of devices including cell phone and tablets.

Mobile

Add-on programs for a variety of mobile devices including smartphones and tablets.

Mobile apps

Windows Server is an example of a ________ operating system

Network

Identify the program that coordinates computer resources, provides an interface between users and the computer, and runs applications.

Operating system

______ are audio programs delivered over the internet.

Podcasts

______ are used to download media files to your computer.

Podcasts

Programs that combine a variety of visual objects to create attractive, visually interesting presentations are called.

Presentation software

______ are programs that combine a variety of visual object to create attractive, visually interesting.

Presentation software

Which of the following is not considered a form of secondary storage?

RAM

These organize commonly used commands into a set of related activities.

Ribbons

_____ storage devices do not lose data or programs after the electrical power is turned off.

Secondary

Cloud suites are stored at a(n) ________ on the Internet, rather than on your microcomputer.

Server

In a network operating system, this computer coordinates all communications between computers.

Server

The most widely used personal computers are _____.

Smartphones

______ uses rigid metallic platters to store programs and very large data files.

Solid-state storage

Which would be the most appropriate type of application to create, analyze and forecast budget?

Spreadsheet

______ organize, analyze, and graph numeric data such as budgets and financial report.

Spreadsheet programs

This type of software works with end users, application software, and computer hardware to handle the majority of technical details.

System

_______ software is a collection of programs that helps the computer manage its own resource and enables application software to interact with computer hardware.

System

This hardware houses most of the electronic components that make up a computer system.

System Unit

______ make up the basic structure of a relationship database with columns containing field data and rows containing record information.

Tables

In a Ribbon GUI, ______ are used to divide the ribbon into major activity areas.

Tabs

______ are used to quickly create a presentation by providing predesigned styles and layouts as well as suggested content based on the type you choose.

Templates

________ are used to quickly create a presentation by providing predesigned styles and layouts as well as suggested content based on the type you choose.

Templates

A window is rectangular area that can contain a document, a program, or a message. T/F

True

Client-based e-mail accounts require a special program to be installed in your computer. T/F

True

Four common types of files are document files, worksheet files, database files, and presentation files. T/F

True

Highly structured and organized data is stored in database filed. T/F

True

Highly structured and organized data is stored in database files. T/F

True

In a Ribbon GUI tabs used to divide the ribbon into major activity areas. T/F

True

In a Ribbon GUI, tabs are used to divide the ribbon into major activity areas. T/F

True

In addition to an internet connection, user need browser software to easily display web resources. T/F

True

Linux is a popular and powerful alternative to the Windows operating system. T/F

True

Many apps are written for a particular type of mobile device and will not run on other types. T/F

True

Many operating systems now include voice assist tools that allow a user to directly issue commands. T/F

True

Microsoft Word cannot be used to create personalized web pages. T/F

True

Microsoft access is an example of general- purpose application software. T/F

True

News feed is the first page you see after logging into a social networking site. T/F

True

One of the greatest challenges for the growth of e-commerce is development of fast, secure, and reliable payment. T/F

True

PHP is a language often used within HTML documents to improve a website's interactivity. T/F

True

Presentation software is an excellent tool to communicate a message and to persuade people. T/F

True

Secondary storage will retain when the computer is turned off. T/F

True

Software is another name for a program or programs. T/F

True

The internet connects millions of computers and resources throughout the world via wires, cables, and satellite. T/F

True

The most common input devices are the mouse and the keyboard. T/F

True

The purpose of software is to convert data into information. T/F

True

______ is an operating system widely used by servers on the web, mainframe computer, and very powerful personal computers.

UNIX

Antivirus programs protect your computer system from viruses or malicious programs. This is an example of which type of software?

Utilities

Antivirus programs, backup programs, and virtual assistants are all examples of _______ programs.

Utility

______ are used to edit videos to enhance quality and appearance.

Video editors

The version of the web evolved to support more Dynamic content creation and social interaction

Web 2.0

Which of the following programs would be used to create a website?

Web authoring

A ______ store is typically a website that provides access to a specific mobile apps that can be downloaded either for a nominal fee or free of charge.

app

Creating a website is called web ________.

authoring

All major operating systems offer ________ utilities to save a copy of your device's data.

backup

A _______ is a collection of a related data-- the electronic equivalent of a file cabinet.

database

The electronic equivalent of a file cabinet is a _______.

database

Most general-purpose applications use a(n) _______ that displays graphical elements called icons to represent familiar objects.

graphical end interface

Most general-purpose applications use a(n) _______ that displays graphical elements called icons to represent familiar objects.

graphical user interface

These are specialized graphics programs for editing or modifying digital photographs.

image editors

The internet is the largest _____ in the world.

network

The ______ system coordinates computer resources, provides the user interface, and runs applications.

operating

Most ________ are accompanied by several common utility programs, including a search program, a storage management program, and a backup program.

operating systems

The type of media that uses laser technology to store data and programs is _______.

optical disc

Smartphones are the most widely used ________ computers and are designed to fit into the palm of one hand.

personal

______ are all about making people (end users) more productive.

personal computers

Digital photographs consist of thousands of dots, or _______, that form images.

pixels

Digital photographs consists of thousands of dots, or ________, that form images.

pixels

Software is another name for ______.

programs

The _______ compares your entry against its database and returns the result, a list of sites that topic.

search engine

An internet _____ is a collection of utility programs designed to maintain your security and privacy while you are on the.

security suite

General-purpose application include all the following except.

web authoring

A _____ is a website specially designed to allow visitors to use their browser to add, edit, or delete the sites content.

wiki

_______ are used to create text-based documents.

word processors