MIS-204 (Chapter 4)
13) Programs now resemble ________ much more than in the past. A) natural language B) machine language C) low-level language D) compiler and translation software Reference: The Language of Computers
A) natural language
70) Windows Explorer is an example of this type of utility: A) file management. B) defragmentation. C) Java. D) BlackBerry. Reference: Windows Explorer and the Finder: File Managers
A) file management.
90) When you discover a problem or mistake within a software program, you have found a(n) ________. Reference: Food for Thought
Answer: bug
97) Specialized software such as medical billing, library cataloging, or auto parts purchasing, are applications known as vertical-market or ________ applications. Reference: Vertical-Market and Custom Software
Answer: custom
45) A ________ file is a file allocated to noncontiguous clusters. A) fragmented. B) tracked. C) blocked D) scattered Reference: Disk Formatting and Defragmentation
A) fragmented.
11) Java is referred to as a(n) A) high-level language. B) low-level language. C) programming mid-level language. D) hardware device driver. Reference: The Language of Computers
A) high-level language.
7) For a program to be read by the CPU, it must be loaded into A) memory or random access memory (RAM). B) the hard disk. C) read-only memory (ROM). D) the BIOS. Reference: How It Works: Executing a Program
A) memory or random access memory (RAM).
9) Machine language uses A) numeric codes. B) English language codes. C) Java language. D) human instructions. Reference: The Language of Computers
A) numeric codes.
3) Compilers and translators are one form of A) software. B) ROM. C) RAM. D) hardware. Reference: Software Basics Introduction
A) software.
85) One of the things you can do you if a program freezes or your system crashes is reboot the system. Reference: Working Wisdom: When Good Software Goes Bad
Answer: TRUE
91) The process of the CPU accessing an instruction of a program is known as ________. Reference: How It Works: Executing a Program
Answer: fetch or fetching
99) Interaction between the application and the ________ of a computer is handled by the operating system. Reference: What the Operating System Does
Answer: hardware
87) Legally, the definition of ________ property includes the results of intellectual activities in the arts, science, and industry. Reference: Intellectual Property and the Law
Answer: intellectual
92) At the most basic level, a computer processes software instructions in a native ________ language. Reference: The Language of Computers
Answer: machine
95) A program that lets a user copy, move, and rename files is called a file-________ utility. Reference: Windows Explorer and the Finder: File Managers
Answer: management
89) Every file and folder has a unique ________, which describes the nesting of folders containing it. Reference: Organizing Files and Folders
Answer: pathname
86) The main folder on the C drive, called the ________ directory, contains all the other files and folders kept on the disk. Reference: Organizing Files and Folders
Answer: root
98) System software is a type of software that includes the operating system and ________ programs. Reference: System Software: The Hardware-Software Connection
Answer: utility
47) The program counter keeps track of A) the address of the next instruction. B) the next instruction. C) the address of the result. D) the compiler code. Reference: How It Works: Executing a Program
A) the address of the next instruction.
34) Utility programs make it easier to complete all of the following EXCEPT: A) write a letter. B) translate files. C) repair damaged data files. D) guard against viruses. Reference: Utility Programs and Device Drivers
A) write a letter.
50) ________ enable(s) users to control computers without having to think like programmers. A) Software applications B) Hardware devices C) CMOS D) Binary number systems Reference: Software Applications: Tools for Users
A) Software applications
41) What is the name of the operating system that is rarely found on personal computers or laptops but is used in servers and high-end workstations? A) UNIX B) Windows C) MS-DOS D) Mac OS Reference: UNIX and Linux
A) UNIX
58) Wikipedia, a collection of Web pages that can be edited by anyone, is an example of a A) Web application. B) PC application. C) Mac OS application. D) Microsoft Office application. Reference: Web Applications
A) Web application.
19) When a user purchases software, ________ is actually purchased. A) a license to use the software B) a set-up of CDs, therefore, the software itself C) digital rights management D) an open agreement allowing the user to copy the software Reference: Licensing
A) a license to use the software
24) An application designed for a particular business is called A) a vertical-market application. B) a compiler. C) a programming language. D) open-source software. Reference: Vertical-Market and Custom Software
A) a vertical-market application.
69) Sectors on disk drives are grouped into A) clusters. B) cones. C) tracks. D) fragments. Reference: Disk Formatting and Defragmentation
A) clusters.
57) All of the following types of software can be legally copied and shared freely EXCEPT: A) copyrighted software. B) public domain software. C) Download.com D) open-source software. Reference: Distribution
A) copyrighted software.
6) When a programmer checks to see if a program functions correctly and then corrects errors, it is known as A) debugging. B) de-erroring. C) default-error checking. D) error-proofing a program. Reference: A Fast, Stupid Machine
A) debugging.
35) The program that allows I/O devices to communicate with the computer is known as a(n) A) device driver. B) utility program. C) operating device file. D) operating system. Reference: Utility Programs and Device Drivers
A) device driver.
100) ________ ensures that users have permission to perform a particular action on a multiuser system. Reference: What the Operating System Does
Answer: Authorization
93) ________ refers to the usability of software based on the operating system and the computer resources. Reference: Compatibility
Answer: Compatibility
76) Languages such as C# and C++ are known as low-level languages. Reference: The Language of Computers
Answer: FALSE
77) Most game machines and smart phones store their operating systems permanently in RAM. Reference: Where the Operating System Lives
Answer: FALSE
84) Because the OS and application are in constant communication, control—the location in memory where the CPU is reading program instructions—stays in the same location. Reference: How It Works: The Operating System
Answer: FALSE
88) ________ is the best known example of open-source software. Reference: Linus Torvalds and the Software Nobody Owns
Answer: Linux
96) To save a previously saved file to a different location or with a different name, you use the ________ menu option. Reference: Managing Files from Applications
Answer: Save As
94) ________ is software that is initially free with eventual payment of a fee if the user chooses to continue using the software. Reference: Distribution
Answer: Shareware
73) Java is a platform-neutral programming language that was developed by Sun Microsystems. Reference: Hardware and Software Platforms
Answer: TRUE
74) Three fundamental categories of software are compilers, software applications, and system software. Reference: Software Basics Introduction
Answer: TRUE
75) High-level language falls between natural human language and precise human language. Reference: The Language of Computers
Answer: TRUE
78) The operating system is responsible for authentication and authorization. Reference: What the Operating System Does
Answer: TRUE
79) Restarting a computer is also known as rebooting. Reference: Working Wisdom: When Good Software Goes Bad
Answer: TRUE
80) You can use a file-management utility to see the location of a file or folder in a storage device's hierarchy and view its pathname. Reference: Windows Explorer and the Finder: File Managers
Answer: TRUE
81) Cross-platform software can be used on PCs and Macs. Reference: Hardware and Software Platforms
Answer: TRUE
82) Formatting a disk prepares it for storing files. Reference: Disk Formatting and Defragmentation
Answer: TRUE
83) Formatting a disk removes any information stored on a disk. Reference: Disk Formatting and Defragmentation
Answer: TRUE
72) This application allows millions of people to share music, movies, and other files over the Internet: A) Pandora. B) Kazaa. C) ConAgra. D) virtual reality. Reference: Intellectual Property and the Law
B) Kazaa.
39) The ________ operating system used a command-line interface. A) Windows B) MS-DOS C) Mac OS D) Linux Reference: Desktop Operating Systems
B) MS-DOS
5) A set of step-by-step procedures for accomplishing a task is known as a(n) A) hardware program. B) algorithm. C) software bug. D) firmware program. Reference: A Fast, Stupid Machine
B) algorithm.
4) Errors in a software program are referred to as A) software omissions. B) bugs. C) viruses. D) bad recipe. Reference: Food for Thought
B) bugs.
53) For software to run optimally it must be ________ with hardware. A) shared B) compatible C) co-authored D) multitasking Reference: Compatibility
B) compatible
54) According to ________ law, it is illegal to produce, distribute, or use technology that circumvents digital rights management. A) groggy B) copyright C) write enhanced D) copy protected Reference: Licensing
B) copyright
21) Nearly all commercial software is A) trademarked. B) copyrighted. C) free for copying. D) shareware. Reference: Licensing
B) copyrighted.
17) Most companies use ________ numbers to indicate minor revisions and whole numbers to indicate major revisions. A) whole B) decimal C) version D) codes Reference: Updating and Upgrading
B) decimal
16) Minor revisions in software are often reflected in the use of A) whole numbers. B) decimal numbers. C) version letters. D) upgrade code letters. Reference: Updating and Upgrading
B) decimal numbers.
67) A(n) ________ program translates all Windows-related instructions into instructions the Mac's operating system and CPU can understand. A) Macintosh B) emulation C) translation D) iOS Reference: Hardware and Software Platforms
B) emulation
32) When a computer is turned on, where does it get the first instructions that it loads into RAM? A) from RAM B) from ROM C) from the hard disk D) from a CD Reference: How It Works: The Operating System
B) from ROM
40) All of the following are types of menus found in Windows, EXCEPT: A) hierarchical menus. B) graphical menus. C) context-sensitive menus. D) pop-up menus. Reference: Desktop Operating Systems
B) graphical menus.
28) When the operating system concurrently executes many programs, it is called A) BIOS instructions. B) multitasking. C) multithreading. D) authentication. Reference: What the Operating System Does
B) multitasking.
27) If the computer is on and the computer is running properly, the ________ must be active and running. A) BIOS instructions B) operating system C) large array of utility programs D) ROM Reference: What the Operating System Does
B) operating system
30) On multiuser systems, the ________ is responsible for authentication. A) compiler B) operating system C) large array of utility programs D) user Reference: What the Operating System Does
B) operating system
61) Application compatibility is usually defined by these two items: A) RAM and ROM. B) operating system and hardware. C) user interface and Internet connection. D) GUI and CMOS. Reference: What the Operating System Does
B) operating system and hardware.
22) Software that is free to everyone is known as A) Microsoft Office. B) public domain software. C) public-access software. D) shareware. Reference: Distribution
B) public domain software.
25) Operating systems and utility programs are in a class of software known as A) application software. B) system software. C) software suites. D) BIOS software. Reference: System Software: The Hardware-Software Connection
B) system software.
46) Some programs have features that a user may need to learn how to utilize. One way to learn how to utilize features in software is A) hardware. B) tutorials. C) service packs. D) compartments. Reference: Documentation
B) tutorials.
62) These programs serve as tools for doing system maintenance and repairs that are not handled by the operating system: A) Control Panel. B) utility programs. C) Windows Explorer. D) user profile setters. Reference: Utility Programs and Device Drivers
B) utility programs.
68) This allows multiple operating systems to exist as one machine: A) cross-platform applications. B) virtualization. C) device drivers. D) networked operating systems. Reference: Hardware and Software Platforms
B) virtualization.
43) Windows Phone ________ is a relatively new operating system for mobile phones. A) 2011 B) XP C) 7 D) Vista Reference: Hardware and Software Platforms
C) 7
36) ________ is when the operating system is loaded into RAM. A) Copying B) Device driving C) Booting D) Multitasking Reference: Where the Operating System Lives
C) Booting
2) ________ is what allows a computer to function as a word processor, then a browser, and then a spreadsheet. A) Hardware B) Firmware C) Software D) Drivers Reference: Software Basics Introduction
C) Software
29) ________ is useful when there isn't enough RAM to store all of the necessary data and instructions for currently running applications. A) Applications software B) RAM C) Virtual memory D) System software Reference: What the Operating System Does
C) Virtual memory
64) This type of menu offers choices based on what object you have selected in a program: A) command line. B) GUI. C) context-sensitive menu. D) iconic. Reference: Desktop Operating Systems
C) context-sensitive menu.
49) The instruction execution cycle three-step rhythm is A) fetch the instruction, decode the compiler, and defer the specified task. B) fetch the instruction, increment the program counter, and defer the specified task. C) fetch the instruction, increment the program counter, and perform the specified task. D) fetch the instruction, decode the compiler, and store the result on the hard drive. Reference: How It Works: Executing a Program
C) fetch the instruction, increment the program counter, and perform the specified tas
8) When reading a program, the CPU ________ instructions from the program. A) runs and operates B) opens and reads C) fetches and executes D) executes and opens Reference: How It Works: Executing a Program
C) fetches and executes
65) If you are having problems with an application because it is frozen, you can use the system's ________ option to get the program to close. A) profiler B) disk defragmenter C) force quit D) power on self test Reference: Working Wisdom: When Good Software Goes Bad
C) force quit
38) GUI refers to A) graphical user interaction. B) guaranteed user interface. C) graphical user interface. D) graphics utilized internally. Reference: Desktop Operating Systems
C) graphical user interface.
59) This software is the bridge between your application software and the computer's hardware: A) virtual memory. B) freeware. C) operating system. D) virtual reality. Reference: What the Operating System Does
C) operating system.
60) This software is responsible for the location of all programs and files in the computer's file system: A) application software. B) Web applications. C) operating system. D) virtual memory. Reference: What the Operating System Does
C) operating system.
63) The ________ driver functions as a behind-the-scenes intermediary whenever the user requests that a document be printed on a printer. A) device driver B) ROM C) printer D) Unix Reference: Utility Programs and Device Drivers
C) printer
1) A set of computer instructions designed to solve a specific problem is referred to as a A) solution. B) device. C) program. D) hardware concept. Reference: Software Basics Introduction
C) program.
66) All of the following are helpful ways to deal with software problems EXCEPT: A) restart the application. B) install current updates. C) replace the computer. D) reboot the system. Reference: Working Wisdom: When Good Software Goes Bad
C) replace the computer.
52) Software companies will release free ________ when they have a bundled update for a program. A) downgrades B) Trojan horses C) service packs D) new versions Reference: Updating and Upgrading
C) service packs
33) What handles communication between the CPU and the disk drive(s)? A) RAM B) the CPU C) the operating system D) ROM Reference: How It Works: The Operating System
C) the operating system
15) The process of eliminating problems and errors and improving the software is known as A) free service packs. B) software advancement. C) upgrading. D) downgrading. Reference: Updating and Upgrading
C) upgrading.
56) Software companies use several methods to stop ________ because programming is difficult and software development is expensive. A) Web applications B) public domain software C) volume licenses D) software piracy Reference: Licensing
D) software piracy
71) The ________ commands are designed to help answer the common computer user's question, "Where's my stuff?" A) Locate and Open B) Open and Save C) Save and Save As D) Search and Find Reference: Locating Files
D) Search and Find
37) ________ is the look and feel of the computing experience from a human point of view. A) RAM resident portion B) Device driver C) Application D) User interface Reference: Where the Operating System Lives
D) User interface
42) What is the most recent version of Windows? A) Windows XP B) Windows Vista C) Windows 2000 D) Windows 7 Reference: Hardware and Software Platforms
D) Windows 7
48) The three major categories of software defined by your textbook are A) system software, software applications, and utility programs. B) system software, software applications, and shareware. C) system software, software applications, and hardware. D) compilers and translator programs, software applications, and system software. Reference: Software Basics Introduction
D) compilers and translator programs, software applications, and system software.
55) Some software CDs and DVDs are ________ with digital rights management (DRM) technology to ensure that they can't be duplicated with conventional copying techniques. A) groggy B) copyright C) write enhanced D) copy protected Reference: Licensing
D) copy protected
18) EULA stands for A) end-use license arrangement. B) environmental use licensing agreement. C) employee-use legal arrangement. D) end-user license agreement. Reference: Disclaimers
D) end-user license agreement.
44) Putting electronic marks on a disk as tracks and sectors is known as A) clustering. B) defragmenting. C) copying. D) formatting. Reference: Disk Formatting and Defragmentation
D) formatting.
51) Problems that software users encounter can be solved by using the following EXCEPT: A) reference materials. B) help files. C) tutorials. D) lifelines. Reference: Documentation
D) lifelines.
10) Typical computer programming languages used today include all of the following EXCEPT: A) Visual Basic. B) C++. C) Java. D) machine language. Reference: The Language of Computers
D) machine language.
31) When a computer is off, what is in RAM? A) the operating system B) the BIOS C) the software applications D) nothing Reference: How It Works: The Operating System
D) nothing
14) Common in today's software, ________ supplement(s) the help files that are available at the user's request. A) printed manuals B) read Me files C) help DVDs D) online help Reference: Documentation
D) online help
26) Every general-purpose computer must have a(n) A) word-processor program. B) software license agreement. C) software suite. D) operating system. Reference: What the Operating System Does
D) operating system.
23) Which software is free to use for a trial period, but requires some minimal payment after the trial period? A) freeware B) open-source software. C) graphics program D) shareware Reference: Distribution
D) shareware
12) A compiler is A) the same thing as a device driver. B) physically located in the CPU. C) English-like instructions. D) the most common type of translator program. Reference: The Language of Computers
D) the most common type of translator program.
20) A campus or a mid-size company may purchase ________ so all users have legal access to the software. A) a standard software license B) just one license and copy it to all machines C) simultaneous-user licenses D) volume licenses Answer: D Reference: Licensing
D) volume licenses