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Module 4 Flashcards

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What is a program (software)?
A) A type of hardware.
B) A series of related instructions that tell the computer what tasks to perform.
C) An external device connected to a computer.
D) A method of data storage.

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B) A series of related instructions that tell the computer what tasks to perform.

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What is application software?
A) Programs that control hardware components.
B) Programs designed to make users more productive and assist with personal tasks.
C) Software used for system maintenance.
D) A type of operating system.

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B) Programs designed to make users more productive and assist with personal tasks.

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What is an operating system?
A) A hardware component of a computer.
B) A set of programs that coordinates activities among hardware.
C) A type of application software.
D) A method of data backup.

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B) A set of programs that coordinates activities among hardware.

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What are tools or utilities in the context of an operating system?
A) Programs that manage hardware and software.
B) External devices connected to a computer.
C) Games and entertainment software.
D) Types of programming languages.

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A) Programs that manage hardware and software.

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What is system software?
A) Only the operating system.
B) The operating system and other tools.
C) A type of application software.
D) Hardware used for system upgrades.

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B) The operating system and other tools.

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What role does the operating system play?
A) It connects external devices to the internet.
B) It acts as an interface between the user, applications, and other programs.
C) It stores data in the cloud.
D) It is the only type of software installed on a device.

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B) It acts as an interface between the user, applications, and other programs.

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What is a desktop app?
A) An app that runs on mobile devices.
B) An app that runs on a desktop or laptop.
C) A type of cloud application.
D) An app that is only available online.

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B) An app that runs on a desktop or laptop.

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What is a mobile app?
A) An application designed for desktop computers.
B) An app that runs on a mobile device.
C) An app that requires internet access only.
D) A type of software used for programming.

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B) An app that runs on a mobile device.

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What is a native app?
A) An app available on any device.
B) An app written for a specific platform and installed on that device.
C) A type of web application.
D) An app that cannot be updated.

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B) An app written for a specific platform and installed on that device.

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What is a cloud app?
A) An app that is stored locally on a device.
B) An app that uses software and data not stored on your device.
C) A type of desktop application.
D) An app that runs offline.

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B) An app that uses software and data not stored on your device.

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What is a web app?
A) An app that requires installation on a device.
B) A type of cloud app accessed via a web browser.
C) A mobile-specific application.
D) A type of desktop software.

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B) A type of cloud app accessed via a web browser.

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What is a mobile web app?
A) An app that runs on a desktop computer.
B) An app that runs on a mobile device.
C) An app that is only available through a physical store.
D) A type of native app.

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B) An app that runs on a mobile device.

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What is a trial version?
A) A paid application with no limitations.
B) An application you can use at no charge for a limited time.
C) A type of custom software.
D) Software that can only be used on mobile devices.

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B) An application you can use at no charge for a limited time.

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What is retail software?
A) Custom software for individual businesses.
B) Mass-produced, copyrighted software for a wide variety of users.
C) Free software available online.
D) Software that can only be used in stores.

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B) Mass-produced, copyrighted software for a wide variety of users.

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What is custom software?
A) Software designed for a specific business or industry.
B) A type of freeware.
C) A mass-market application.
D) Software that cannot be modified.

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A) Software designed for a specific business or industry.

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What is shareware?
A) Software that is completely free to use.
B) Copyrighted software distributed at no cost for a trial period.
C) Custom software for businesses.
D) Software that can only be used offline.

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B) Copyrighted software distributed at no cost for a trial period.

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What is freeware?
A) Software sold for profit.
B) Copyrighted software provided at no cost, retaining all rights.
C) Software that can be modified and redistributed.
D) Software requiring a subscription.

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B) Copyrighted software provided at no cost, retaining all rights.

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What is open source software?
A) Software that cannot be shared.
B) Software provided for use, modification, and redistribution.
C) Retail software with limited features.
D) Software that is not copyrighted.

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B) Software provided for use, modification, and redistribution.

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What is public domain software?
A) Software available for purchase.
B) Software donated for public use with no copyright restrictions.
C) Software only available for government use.
D) Software that is outdated and no longer supported.

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B) Software donated for public use with no copyright restrictions.

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What is Software as a Service (SaaS)?
A) Software that must be installed on a local device.
B) A model for distributing software where applications are hosted on a server and available via the Internet.
C) Software sold on physical media.
D) Software that cannot be accessed remotely.

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B) A model for distributing software where applications are hosted on a server and available via the Internet.

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What is software registration?
A) Mandatory process to use software.
B) Optional submission of personal information to the software manufacturer.
C) A technique to limit software installations.
D) A method for installing updates.

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B) Optional submission of personal information to the software manufacturer.

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What is product activation?
A) A process that allows free use of software indefinitely.
B) A technique to ensure software is not installed on more computers than legally licensed.
C) A method for automatically updating software.
D) An option for uninstalling software.

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B) A technique to ensure software is not installed on more computers than legally licensed.

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What is the purpose of productivity applications?
A) To create entertainment software.
B) To assist in becoming more effective and efficient.
C) To develop operating systems.
D) To manage hardware devices.

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B) To assist in becoming more effective and efficient.

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What does word processing software do?
A) Create and manipulate documents containing text and graphics.
B) Organize data in columns and rows.
C) Design visual aids for presentations.
D) Manage databases.

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A) Create and manipulate documents containing text and graphics.

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What is presentation software used for?
A) To create and manage databases.
B) To organize data in spreadsheets.
C) To create visual aids for presentations.
D) To write and edit text documents.

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C) To create visual aids for presentations.

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What is the function of spreadsheet software?
A) Create text documents with advanced formatting.
B) Organize data in columns and rows and perform calculations.
C) Manage and track project resources.
D) Design visual aids for presentations.

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B) Organize data in columns and rows and perform calculations.

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What does database software allow users to do?
A) Create, access, and manage a collection of data.
B) Format text documents.
C) Schedule meetings and appointments.
D) Track project costs and resources.

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A) Create, access, and manage a collection of data.

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What is the purpose of note-taking software?
A) To balance checkbooks.
B) To enter and save various types of information on a page.
C) To create visual presentations.
D) To manage legal documents.

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B) To enter and save various types of information on a page.

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What is a software suite?
A) A single application for word processing.
B) A collection of related applications available together.
C) An application for managing finances.
D) A tool for organizing data.

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B) A collection of related applications available together.

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What is project management software used for?
A) To manage personal finances.
B) To create and manipulate text documents.
C) To plan, schedule, track, and analyze project resources and costs.
D) To prepare legal documents.

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C) To plan, schedule, track, and analyze project resources and costs.

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What does accounting software help businesses do?
A) Organize calendar events.
B) Prepare taxes.
C) Manage financial transactions and reporting.
D) Create presentations.

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C) Manage financial transactions and reporting.

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What is the purpose of personal finance software?
A) To track project resources.
B) To assist home users in managing their finances.
C) To prepare legal documents.
D) To create and edit spreadsheets.

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B) To assist home users in managing their finances.

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What does document conversion software do?
A) Saves documents in various formats, like PDF.
B) Balances checkbooks.
C) Manages databases.
D) Organizes calendar events.

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A) Saves documents in various formats, like PDF.

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What is enterprise computing?
A) Computing solutions for small businesses.
B) Special computing solutions for large organizations.
C) Software for managing personal finances.
D) Applications for creative design.

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B) Special computing solutions for large organizations.

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What is computer-aided design (CAD) used for?
A) Creating and editing text documents.
B) Creating engineering, architectural, and scientific designs and models.
C) Managing financial transactions.
D) Editing audio files.

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B) Creating engineering, architectural, and scientific designs and models.

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What does desktop publishing software (DTP) create?
A) Basic text documents.
B) Sophisticated publications.
C) Simple spreadsheets.
D) Video games.

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B) Sophisticated publications.

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What is the function of paint software?
A) To manage databases.
B) To create illustrations and drawings.
C) To edit video clips.
D) To prepare legal documents.

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B) To create illustrations and drawings.

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What is photo editing software used for?
A) To create websites.
B) To edit and modify digital photos.
C) To write and format documents.
D) To organize data in spreadsheets.

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B) To edit and modify digital photos.

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What does video and audio software allow you to do?
A) Modify segments of a video, called clips.
B) Create presentations.
C) Manage finances.
D) Draw illustrations.

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A) Modify segments of a video, called clips.

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What is multimedia authoring software used for?
A) To create simple text documents.
B) To combine text, graphics, audio, video, and animation in an interactive application.
C) To manage project schedules.
D) To prepare taxes.

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B) To combine text, graphics, audio, video, and animation in an interactive application.

41
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What is the purpose of website authoring software?
A) To create business websites for various purposes.
B) To edit audio files.
C) To manage databases.
D) To draw illustrations.

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A) To create business websites for various purposes.

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What does a media player do?
A) Creates complex spreadsheets.
B) Views images, listens to audio, and watches video files.
C) Edits digital photos.
D) Manages financial transactions.

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B) Views images, listens to audio, and watches video files.

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What is an augmented reality app used for?
A) To play video games.
B) To overlay information and digital content.
C) To edit audio files.
D) To create presentations.

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B) To overlay information and digital content.

44
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What does a personal firewall do?
A) Detects and protects a computer from unauthorized intrusions.
B) Creates backup copies of files.
C) Monitors internet speed.
D) Scans for malware.

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A) Detects and protects a computer from unauthorized intrusions.

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What is a virus in terms of computer security?
A) A program that improves performance.
B) A potentially damaging program.
C) A type of firewall.
D) A software update.

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B) A potentially damaging program.

46
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What is the purpose of an antivirus program?
A) To enhance graphics performance.
B) To detect and remove viruses.
C) To create presentations.
D) To manage files.

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B) To detect and remove viruses.

47
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What does a spyware remover do?
A) Creates system backups.
B) Detects and deletes spyware.
C) Optimizes hard drive space.
D) Increases internet speed.

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B) Detects and deletes spyware.

48
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What is the function of an adware remover?
A) Detects and deletes adware.
B) Protects against firewalls.
C) Increases processing speed.
D) Organizes files.

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A) Detects and deletes adware.

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What is the function of a file manager?
A) Manages user permissions.
B) Performs functions related to file management.
C) Monitors system performance.
D) Creates backups.

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B) Performs functions related to file management.

50
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What does a search tool do?
A) Attempts to locate a file or data.
B) Deletes files permanently.
C) Organizes files in folders.
D) Backs up data.

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A) Attempts to locate a file or data.

51
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What is an image viewer used for?
A) To edit graphics files.
B) To display, copy, and print graphics file contents.
C) To compress image sizes.
D) To create graphics files.

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B) To display, copy, and print graphics file contents.

52
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What does an uninstaller do?
A) Installs new programs.
B) Removes a program and associated system entries.
C) Updates software.
D) Manages file permissions.

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B) Removes a program and associated system entries.

53
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What is the purpose of disk cleanup?
A) To reorganize file storage.
B) To remove unnecessary files.
C) To back up data.
D) To enhance performance.

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B) To remove unnecessary files.

54
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What is a screensaver?
A) Monitors internet usage.
B) Displays a moving image on the screen.
C) Deletes temporary files.
D) Organizes system files.

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B) Displays a moving image on the screen.

55
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What does a disk defragmenter do?
A) Creates backups of files.
B) Reorganizes files and unused space on the hard disk.
C) Deletes unwanted files.
D) Installs software updates.

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B) Reorganizes files and unused space on the hard disk.

56
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What does a file compression tool do?
A) Expands file sizes.
B) Shrinks the size of files.
C) Organizes file storage.
D) Backs up files.

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B) Shrinks the size of files.

57
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What is the function of a PC maintenance tool?
A) To create user accounts.
B) Identifies and fixes operating system problems.
C) Manages file permissions.
D) Updates software automatically.

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B) Identifies and fixes operating system problems.

58
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What does a backup tool do?
A) Deletes unnecessary files.
B) Copies selected files or contents.
C) Optimizes performance.
D) Scans for viruses.

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B) Copies selected files or contents.

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What is the purpose of a power management tool?
A) Manages software installations.
B) Monitors battery usage on laptops or mobile devices.
C) Cleans up temporary files.
D) Increases processing speed.

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B) Monitors battery usage on laptops or mobile devices.

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