Discovering Computers Ch. 4

Your friend has been assigned the task of creating visual aids to communicate ideas, messages, and other information to a sales group. What type of software should she use to complete this task?

-document management software
-presentation software
-information management software
-computer-aided design software

presentation software

During the infection stage, what three actions does a computer virus typically perform?

-conceal itself, replicate itself, release its payload
-attach to email, unleash its payload, delete antivirus files
-replicate itself, conceal itself, activate when a condition or event occurs
-infect the system, deliver its payload, multiply

replicate itself, conceal itself, activate when a condition or event occurs

You are using a tool on your computer to organize a variety of files in folders. What is the term for this kind of tool?

-image viewer
-file manager
-search tool
-defragmenter

file manager

When a word processing program user formats a document, what does the user change?

-the document’s appearance
-the document’s reliability
-the document’s clipboard
-the document’s content

the document’s appearance

Which of the following kinds of malware is a malicious mobile app that uses a variety of fraudulent schemes to charge unsuspecting users for premium messaging services?

-trojan horse
-worm
-toll fraud
-rootkit

toll fraud

Windows, Mac OS, and which other operating system constitute three desktop operating systems?

-DOS
-Internet Explorer
-Amazon
-Linux

Linux

What is the term for a square-shaped coded graphic that corresponds to a web address or other information?

-QR code
-ISBN code
-USPS code
-bar code

QR code

When a document contains text displayed in 10-point Cambria, to what does the 10-point refer?

-the font style
-the number of colors in which a character can be displayed
-the font size
-the number of characters that can fit in one linear inch of text

the font size

Which of the following is a collection of individual programs sold as a unit?

-software cluster
-software aggregate
-software archive
-software suite

software suite

If your friend recently has participated in e-filing, what has she been doing?

-creating a file-based system that allows her to produce a transcript and resume and then send them to potential employers online
-using database software to electronically file all her records
-accumulating digital graphics and photographs for online display
-filing her state and/or federal tax returns online

filing her state and/or federal tax returns online

You have heard that it is possible to improve your computer’s performance by storing all related files for a particular program together. What is the term for this?

-maintenance
-compression
-defragmenting
-reoperationalization

defragmenting

Which of the following tools searches for and removes unnecessary files?

-uninstaller
-file manager
-disk defragmenter
-disk cleanup

disk cleanup

Which of the following kinds of software allows users to create visual aids for presentations to communicate ideas, messages, and other information to a group?

-communications
-desktop publishing
-presentation
-image editing

presentation

Which of the following is a collection of data organized in a manner that allows access, retrieval, and use of that data?

-formula
-database
-functional set
-spreadsheet

database

Which type of software has no restrictions from the copyright holder regarding modifications of the software’s internal instructions and its redistribution?

-system software
-shareware
-open source software
-custom software

open source software

Which of the following types of software do engineers, architects and scientists use to create designs?

-computer-based engineering design software (CED)
-design and development software (DAD)
-computer-aided design software (CAD)
-augmented design software (ADS)

computer-aided design software (CAD)

In a spreadsheet program, how is data organized?

-in rows and columns collectively called a spreadsheet
-in columns and cells collectively called a notebook
-in rows and columns collectively called a worksheet
-in a notebook containing thousands of page

in rows and columns collectively called a worksheet

What does a disk cleanup utility do?

-creates an index of files on the disk
-organizes files into consecutive sectors
-searches for and removes unnecessary files
-provides file management capabilities

searches for and removes unnecessary files

What type of software can your parents use to create a will without visiting an attorney?

-court-documented software
-legal software
-accounting/tax preparation software
-attorney supernumerary software

legal software

Which of the following kinds of software allows users to modify a segment of a video, called a clip?

-clip management
-video editing
-image editing
-illustration

video editing

Which of the following are valid steps toward virus protection?

-purchase a reputable antivirus program, update antivirus definitions regularly
-stay informed about viruses, never visit web sites unless they are approved by the Virus Protection Agency (VPA)
-open e-mail attachments and then scan them for viruses, install operating system updates
-delete a personal firewall, scan your computer for malware

purchase a reputable antivirus program, update antivirus definitions regularly

Antivirus programs look for a specific pattern of virus code. What is this pattern called?

-virus index
-virus signature
-virus identifier
-virus map

virus signature

To manage day-to-day interactions with customers, including phone calls and e-mails, what type of software would a company use?

-customer management software
-phone call management software with e-mail extensions
-customer service software
-human interface software

customer service software

Which of the following terms is used to describe a program that hides in a computer and allows someone from a remote location to take full control of the computer?

-a rootkit
-a virus
-a Trojan horse
-a worm

a rootkit

Your new calendar application allows you to make sure that your mobile device and your corporation’s server both have the latest version of any updated information. What is the term for this capability?

-reconciliation
-concatenation
-synchronization
-adjoinment

synchronization

Which of the following (with examples such as Cambria and Calibri shown in the accompanying figure) is a name assigned to a specific design of characters?

-font
-text set
-point
-iconography

font

You are an expert in devising product activation schemes for software publishers. Which of the following is not one of the techniques you have used in the past?

-You create the application to be available for download only
-You enable the software to be run a preset number of times
-You write the code to deliver only limited functionality
-You devise the code not to function until you activate it via the Internet or by phone

You create the application to be available for download only

When you purchase a digital camera, what type of software often is included with the purchase?

-paint editing software
-photo editing software
-reference software
-clip art management software

photo editing software

Why is a fragmented disk slower than one that is defragmented?

-A fragmented disk has many files stored in noncontiguous sectors
-A fragmented disk contains programs that were deleted using Windows Explorer
-A fragmented disk has no index
-A fragmented disk contains temporary Internet files and unused program files that need to be deleted

A fragmented disk has many files stored in noncontiguous sectors.

Which of the following is a utility that removes a program, as well as any associated entries in the system files?

-application remover
-antiapp utility
-uninstaller
-application purger

uninstaller