QUIZ 3 SOFTWARE

Bit map

Image editors edit images consisting of thousands of pixels that form this type of image. a. Vector b. Bitmap c. Object d. Electronic

multitasking

Most operating systems support the ability to switch between different applications. This is called _______. a. multitasking b. booting c. translating d. driving

Presentation graphics

Programs that combine a variety of visual objects to create attractive, visually interesting presentations are called: Select one: a. graphs b. presentation graphics c. diagrams d. charts

Database

The electronic equivalent of a file cabinet is a _______. a. database b. word processor c. spreadsheet d. query

Windows

The most widely used personal computer operating system. a. Macintosh b. Netware c. Linux d. Windows

Image editors

These are specialized graphics programs for editing or modifying digital photographs. a. Image editors b. Desktop publishing c. Presentation graphics d. Illustrations

Operating system

This system software is responsible for managing your computer's resources including memory, processing, and storage. a. Utility b. Operating system c. Language translator d. Device driver

Device driver

This type of program allows communication between a peripheral device, such as a mouse or printer, and the rest of the computer system. a. Client b. Virtual machine c. Device driver d. Server

Application

This type of software can be described as end user software and is used to accomplish a variety of tasks. a. Communications b. Application c. Utility d. System

System

This type of software works with end users, application software, and computer hardware to handle the majority of technical details. a. Communications b. Application c. Utility d. System

Linux

This version of UNIX is an open source operating system that is an alternative to Windows. a. Mountain Lion b. Lion c. Linux d. Windows

Word processor

To create documents that consist primarily of text, you need this software. a. Presentation graphics b. Word processor c. Spreadsheet d. Database management

Providing internet access

Which of the following is not a function of the operating system? a. Managing resources b. Providing Internet access c. Providing a user interface d. Running applications

Android

Which of the following is not a popular desktop operating system? a. Windows 8 b. Android c. Linux d. Max OS X

Mountain Lion

Which of the following is not a popular mobile operating system? a. Mountain Lion b. Windows Phone 8 c. iOS d. Android

Web authoring

Which of the following programs would be used to create a website? a. Image editor b. Illustration c. Desktop publishing d. Web authoring

Spreadsheet

Which would be the most appropriate type of application to create, analyze and forecast budgets? a. DBMS b. Word processor c. Spreadsheet d. Presentation graphics Spreadsheet

Dialog boxes

_______ provide additional information and request user input. a. Dialog boxes b. Windows c. Toolbars d. Ribbons

Creating a new folder on your computer

A computer can become infected with viruses in all the following ways, except by _______. a. opening attachments to e-mail messages b. downloading software from the Internet c. downloading files from the Web d. creating a new folder on your computer

Backup and Restore

A utility program that makes a copy of all files or selected files that are in the libraries, contacts, and favorites on the desktop. : a. Disk Cleanup b. Backup and Restore c. Disk Defragmenter d. Virus Scan