CSCI 103 - Chapter 4
Which of the following is considered a benefit of using simulation programs?
All of the above They allow users to experience potentially dangerous situations without risk They help to prevent costly errors They allow users to experience or control the software as if it were an actual event
Which of the following software packages can be used to create mobile applications?
App Inventor
Software that includes programs to help you at work, home, and school is called
Application software
Digital audio software can be used to
Compose songs or soundtracks with virtual instruments
Which of the following would NOT be of any help before installing beta software?
Defragging the hard drive
A macro is a program released early to the public for testing and evaluation
False
App creation software includes tools like Adobe Photoshop
False
When installing software you will often see a question that asks
If you want a full (typical) or custom installation
The software that allows you to edit digital images, videos, as well as digital audio is called
Multimedia software
Examples of database software programs include
Oracle, MySQL, and Microsoft Access
Calendars, tasks, and e-mail can be found in which application?
Outlook
Software built by companies and sold to users is called
Proprietary software
Which of the following is an example of financial management software?
Quicken
Image-editing software allows you to
Remove red eye
When a vendor hosts software on a website and you don't need to install the software on your device, this is known as:
Software as a Service
The minimum recommended standards for the operating system, processor, primary memory (RAM), and storage capacity for certain software called
System requirements
The minimum set of recommended standards for a program is known as the
System requirements
Software that helps run the computer's hardware devices and coordinates instructions between applications is called
System software
Which of the following describes copyleft?
Terms enabling the redistribution of open source software
Beta software is never
The final finished version of the software
Course management software creates a virtual learning experience for students and houses course materials, tests, and discussion boards
True
Google Docs is an example of Software as a Service
True
When you buy software, you can use it only as specified in the EULA
True
Which of the following is an uncompressed audio file format?
WAV
Beta software is made available because
a company is making an early release to test bugs
