Module 04: Program and App Use and Development Quiz
A class is a type of object that defines the format of the object and the actions it can perform. False True
True
Programmers use compilers to test code to find errors and provide suggestions to fix them. a. False b. True
a. False
Which of the following is an example of an object-oriented programming language? a. Java b. DevOps c. HTML d. Fortran
a. Java
A banking app requires stringent access control measures for security reasons. Which of the following techniques could be used to define who can use the app and what actions they can perform? a. Require users to identify themselves using biometrics or passwords. b. Create a strict license agreement for the app. c. Require users to install antivirus software on their devices. d. Display a stern warning on the welcome screen.
a. Require users to identify themselves using biometrics or passwords.
Which commonly used programming language is used to manage, access, and search for database content? a. SQL b. Java c. C++ d. HTML
a. SQL
While starting an app, Ian received an error message indicating that the version was no longer supported. How can Ian resolve the issue? a. Uninstall the app and then reinstall it. b. Visit the manufacturer's website and install the latest updates for the app. c. Use system software to update the operating system. d. Restart the app and close the error message whenever it opens.
a. Uninstall the app and then reinstall it.
_____ are new releases of an app and may require an additional fee before you can install them. a. Upgrades b. Restorers c. Service Packs d. Patches
a. Upgrades
_____ is designed to prevent illegal distribution of movies, music, and other digital content, including programs and apps. a. digital rights management b. shareware c. intellectual property d. copyright
a. digital rights management
_____ is the process of setting up a program or app to work with your computer, mobile device, and other hardware. a. Upgrading b. Installation c. Activation d. Registration
b. Installation
__________________ refers to unique and original works, such as ideas, inventions, art, writings, processes, company and product names, and logos. a. Digital Rights Management b. Intellectual property c. Copyright d. License agreement
b. Intellectual property
When Russ opened a website on his browser, he saw an error that the site was not compatible with the browser version he was running it on. What tools could Russ use to troubleshoot this issue? a. Process managers b. Patch finders c. Restorers d. Auditing tools
b. Patch finders
Which of the following is a common copyright infringement that involves illegally copying software, movies, music, and other digital materials? a. License agreement b. Piracy c. Access control d. Digital rights management
b. Piracy
Which type of software is copyrighted and distributed for free for a trial period, and then requires you to send payment to continue using the program? a. Public domain b. Shareware c. Open source d. Freeware
b. Shareware
Assembly languages are the second generation of languages that use symbolic instruction codes, such as A for add, M for multiply, and L for load. a. False b. True
b. True
What area of software development focuses on the user's reaction to and interaction with the software product? a. Technical feasibility b. User experience c. System documentation d. Quality assurance
b. User experience
Which software development method uses highly skilled programmers to shorten the development process while producing quality software? a. Predictive development model b. Waterfall model c. Agile development methodology d. Rapid Application development model
c. Agile development methodology
Emma needs to purchase a note-taking app for her iPhone. Which of the following sources is typically safe for purchasing the app? a. Website called FreeAppleApps b. Email message containing download link c. App Store for iOS d. Flash drive containing apps her friend copied
c. App Store for iOS
Which of the following translation tools does NOT produce or store object code but translates instructions statement by statement? a. Compilers b. Eclipse c. Interpreters d. Debuggers
c. Interpreters
Which of the following programming languages adds interactivity to websites? a. C++ b. HTML c. JavaScript d. Ruby
c. JavaScript
When Russ opened a website on his browser, he saw an error that the site was not compatible with the browser version he was running it on. What tools could Russ use to troubleshoot this issue? a. Restorers b. Auditing tools c. Patch finders d. Process managers
c. Patch finders
_____ are tools that track the memory usage, status, and errors of currently running software. a. Patch finders b. Auditing instruments c. Process managers d. System information listsn
c. Process managers
What kind of software products can you download from the Internet without being subjected to copyright restrictions? a. Freeware b. Shareware c. Public domain software d. Open source software
c. Public domain software
Alexis changed a few default settings on a program she was using on her computer. Afterward, however, she did not like the results and preferred to get it back to default settings. Unfortunately, Alexis does not remember exactly what she changed. Which of the following types of tools could help her in this scenario? a. Process managers b. Patch finders c. Restorers d. Auditing tools
c. Restorers
_____ is the process of creating programs and apps from the idea stage to distribution to users. a. System auditing b. Cloud computing c. Software development d. Object-oriented programming
c. Software development
Users of a new chat app reported many errors and bugs. What should the app developers release to solve the problems? a. Restorer b. Service pack c. Upgrade d. Patch
c. Upgrade
Is it advisable to enable automatic updates on security software? a. No; automatic updates can cause create problems in security software. b. Yes, though you must pay an additional fee for automatic updates. c. Yes; this helps to catch and quarantine new malware before it harms the computer. d. No; automatic updates require excessive storage space and slow the computer.
c. Yes; this helps to catch and quarantine new malware
Meredith was using a spreadsheet app when it stopped responding and closed unexpectedly. What happened to the app? a. a patch b. an activation c. a crash d. piracy
c. a crash
What type of software monitors all incoming and outgoing traffic for your computer and blocks suspicious activity? a. disk cleaner b. antispyware c. firewall d. ransomware
c. firewall
A software development team needs to upgrade a program, but the team members are having trouble understanding the program code and how it works. What could be the reason? a. inadequate feasibility study b. unfinished system proposal c. incomplete documentation d. missing prototype
c. incomplete documentation or d.
At what point are you responsible for following the terms in a software license agreement? a. when you purchase the software b. when you register the software c. when you click or take another action to accept the terms d. when you give the software to someone else
c. when you click or take another action to accept the terms
During which phase of the SDLC is software tested to make sure each function works as intended? a. analysis b. design c. implementation d. all phases
d. all phases not design
Which type of software is copyrighted and provided at no cost, though the developer retains all rights to the program? a. public domain software b. Software as a Service (SaaS) c. custom software d. freeware
d. freeware or a
What do you call the rules each programming language has for writing instructions? a. interpreter b. source code c. grammar d. syntax
d. syntax
What is the goal of a DevOps methodology? a. to follow a linear and structured development cycle. b. to condense development and create a quality product. c. to create a final, functional product in one development cycle d. to produce programs quickly and then offer continuous updates
d. to produce programs quickly and then offer continuous updates