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ITE 119 Qz 4 Module 4 Flashcards

1
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System software assists computer hardware with the work it is designed to do.
True
False

A

True

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Both mobile computing and cloud computing have helped software applications evolve.
True
False

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True

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The Google Play store is very conservative about what it offers its users for phone apps.
True
False

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False

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The use of logic, algorithms, and programming languages to create instructions for computer hardware is called normalizing.
True
False

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False

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Object-oriented programming languages are no longer used by software developers.
True
False

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False

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An application programming interface (API) provides a set of tools for software development for a particular platform.
True
False

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True

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7
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A(n) ____ is a set of instructions or statements to the computer.

IDE

computer program

iProgram

API

A

computer program

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8
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____ development is the systematic process of transforming an idea into functional software.

SDK

Execution

Model

Software

A

Software

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9
Q

There are ____ stages in the software development life cycle.

two

three

four

five

A

Five

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10
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Making changes to a software program after it has been released is referred to as the ____ stage of the development cycle.

implementation

problem solving

design

maintenance

A

maintenance

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11
Q

Clicking or tapping on a(n) ____ file will start up a program.

executable

object

library

temporary

A

executable

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12
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Each programming language has a particular ____ or set of rules that guide how programming statements are constructed.

syntax

SDK

toolbox

heuristic

A

syntax

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13
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Many programming languages require a ____ to create executable files.

browser

text editor

compiler

debugger

A

compiler

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14
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A(n) ____ allows others besides the manufacturer to develop software to run on the system or device.

API

EPI

SPI

BPI

A

API

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15
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With the help of ____, less experienced programmers can develop applications for mobile devices such as the iPhone.

SDKs

Android

Windows 8

Visual Studio

A

SDKs

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16
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Programmers create ____ and compilers turn it/them into ____.

object code, source code

syntax, source code

source code, object code

variables, strings

A

source code, object code

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17
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System software coordinates the activities of the hardware and assists the computer in functioning effectively.
True
False

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True

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18
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The Apple iPhone is a command-based user interface.
True
False

A

False

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19
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Windows XP is the first operating system to run seamlessly among different platforms such as desktops, smart phones, and tablets.
True
False

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False

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20
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Mac computers have a reputation of being more stable and secure than Microsoft Windows PCs.
True
False

A

True

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Linux is a popular operating system with techies but not with home users due to its high cost.
True
False

A

False

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22
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Virtual machine software is most useful when connecting laptop computers.
True
False

A

False

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23
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The Apple iPhone gained popularity largely due to its open-source design, which led to the creation of many apps available for iOS.
True
False

A

False

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Symbian, by Sun Microsystems, is the most popular version of the UNIX operating system for industries.
True
False

A

False

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25
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Embedded systems are typically required to perform a large variety of tasks.
True
False

A

False

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26
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Security software is a common utility installed on your computer.
True
False

A

True

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27
Q

The boot process for a computer checks the system and loads the operating system into memory.
True
False

A

True

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28
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The main function of the operating system is to synchronize your computer with the Internet.
True
False

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False

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29
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An enhancement in Windows 8 includes the Metro user interface, which provides a new way to interact with apps.
True
False

A

True

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30
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An important task of the graphical user interface is to keep track of files stored on the hard drive.
True
False

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False

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31
Q

Android is the most popular smartphone operating system in the United States.
True
False

32
Q

When you combine a system’s hardware configuration and operating system, it is sometimes called the computer’s ____.

system interface

platform

application interface

API

A

system interface

33
Q

The purpose of the ____ is to store the boot process instructions for the computer to start up.

SDK

POST

BIOS

I/O

34
Q

When a smart phone goes into ____ mode, pressing a button immediately turns it back on.

operating

sleep

4G

dynamic

35
Q

A printer requires a ____ installed on the computer in order to operate.

development kit

GUI

device driver

UNIX box

A

device driver

36
Q

An icon on your desktop is a component of a ____ interface.

command-based

programming

task-based

graphical user

A

graphical user

37
Q

A(n) ____ view of data is the way a user thinks about data.

logical

physical

integrated

indexed

38
Q

Which of the following uses the New Technology File System (NTFS) for organizing and managing files?

Mac OS X

Linux

Windows 8

UNIX

39
Q

The ____ operating system provides the technological foundation of the Mac OS X.

Windows

Metro

UNIX

Linux

40
Q

Linux is ____ software, which means users can manipulate the source code to customize their operating system to their needs.

concurrent

licensed

sourceware

open-source

A

open-source

41
Q

An advantage of ____ software is its ability to run more than one operating system on a computer.

BIOS

IDE

API

virtual machine (VM)

A

virtual machine (VM)

42
Q

____ operating systems are lightweight versions of their PC equivalents.

Mobile

GPS

Virtualization

VM

43
Q

All of the following are network operating systems EXCEPT ____.

Linux

Solaris

Novell NetWare

Windows Me

A

Windows Me

44
Q

A(n) ____ operating system is required to perform a command within a certain time frame.

real-time

network

proprietary

open

45
Q

Embedded operating systems are hardwired into a computer component, such as ROM or flash memory, to control a ____ computer.

laptop

server-based

special-purpose

mainframe

A

special-purpose

46
Q

Performing a system ____ utility rearranges your files on disk in an orderly fashion, resulting in faster access.

defragmentation

diagnostic

security

file management

A

defragmentation

47
Q

Windows cleaners maintain the ____ for more effective system operation.

utilities

registry

synchronization manager

virtual memory

48
Q

Manipulating graphic images to perform a command has replaced the ____ user interface.

graphical

command-based

drag-and-drop

shortcut

A

command-based

49
Q

The Mac OS is known for having new versions named after ____.

sweets

cats

dogs

trees

50
Q

Which of the following is NOT a feature found in the Linux operating system?

command-line interface

graphical user interface

desktop compatible

proprietary software

A

proprietary software

51
Q

Through the use of ____, one physical server can run several server operating systems.

Windows 8

data sharing

telecommuting

virtual servers

A

virtual servers

52
Q

An industrial operating system works with a large computer system requiring a(n) ____.

server

GUI

SDK

IDE

53
Q

Typing the word DEL on a prompt line to remove unwanted files on your computer is an example of using a ____ user interface.

Metro

command-based

graphical

type-driven

A

command-based

54
Q

A unique feature of ____ is that users can easily add enhancements to the operating system.

Windows

Mac

Mobi

Linux

55
Q

The Microsoft Windows platform includes Microsoft Windows for PC and ________ for smartphones.

Google Android

Windows Phone

Windows 8.1 Mobile

Android for Windows

A

Windows Phone

56
Q

________ is the most popular smartphone operating system in the world.

iOS

Windows

Windows Phone

Android

57
Q

Productivity software controls the common hardware functionality on your computer.
True
False

58
Q

Microsoft Office is only available for Windows-based computers.
True
False

59
Q

All application software can be divided into two categories: productivity and information management.
True
False

60
Q

Office suites are the most common type of software used in schools, at work, and at home.
True
False

61
Q

Maps and navigation are examples of Information Apps.
True
False

62
Q

WhatsApp and Facetime are examples of Information Apps.
True
False

63
Q

Video editing and artistic drawing are examples of things that can be done with Creativity Apps.
True
False

64
Q

Two growth areas in personal information management software are financial software and health software.
True
False

65
Q

Playing games, listening to music, and reading books are common examples of the use of Communications Apps.
True
False

66
Q

Apple Project is the most popular project management software.
True
False

67
Q

Google Docs is classified as ____ software, which allows users to share and edit a document in real time on the web.

electronic

proprietary

PIM

collaborative

A

collaborative

68
Q

Managing your calendar and emails can be easily accomplished through ____ software.

object-oriented programming

product-oriented

personal information management

open productivity

A

personal information management

69
Q

Which of the following is an example of a software suite?

Windows 8

Apache OpenOffice

Linux

MS Project

A

Apache OpenOffice

70
Q

________ include any software designed to help people organize and manage their personal lives.

Entertainment

Communication

Personal Information

Information

A

Personal Information

71
Q

________ Apps provide useful information on a variety of topics.

Communication

Information

Entertainment

Creativity

A

Information

72
Q

One example of a popular Communication App is ________.

Spotify

iSpeak

Google Talk

Skype

73
Q

Which of the following is an example of an Creativity App?

Pandora

MS Project

GarageBand

FaceTime

A

GarageBand

74
Q

________ software includes things like calendars and contacts.

PIM

Project Management

SMS

Creativity

75
Q

Netflix and YouTube are popular ________ Apps.

Creativity

Communication

Entertainment

Professional

A

Entertainment

76
Q

Recently enterprise data and software have been moving to ________.

foreign countries

the Silicon Valley

flash drives

the cloud

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