Chapter 5 Application Software: Tools For Productivity: Computers Are Your Future, 10e (Coyle)

Computers are Your Future, 10e (Coyle)
Chapter 5 Application Software: Tools for Productivity
1) Application software:
A) provides the environment in which the operating system functions.
B) is used to find the source of computer malfunctions.
C) refers to background programs that prepare the computer to start up.
D) includes programs that you use to complete a specific task, such as creating a presentation.
Reference: Introduction
2) Of the following, which is NOT considered a general-purpose application program?

A) Presentation graphics
B) Web browser
C) Disk scanning
D) Personal finance
Reference: Personal Productivity Programs
3) PowerPoint is an example of a:
A) personal information manager.
B) presentation graphics program.
C) database application.
D) spreadsheet application.
4) Outlook is an example of a(n):

A) high productivity program.
B) email database program.
C) personal information management program.
D) rendering program.
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5) Excel can be used for a presentation but it is better to use which application?
A) PowerPoint
B) Access
C) Word
D) A desktop publisher
6) The colored dots or points in a graphic image are referred to as:

A) bits.
B) bytes.
C) pinnacles.
D) pixels.
Reference: Multimedia and Graphics Software
7) Multimedia involves ________ or more media.

A) two
B) four
C) at least three
D) ten
8) Which of the following is NOT an example of multimedia and graphics software?

A) Computer aided design
B) Animation
C) Database
D) Image-editing
9) Codecs use two different approaches to compression. Lossless and ________.

A) lossy
B) rendered
C) bit-mapped
D) decompression
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10) With ________ compression, the original file is compressed so that it can be completely
restored when it is decompressed.
A) lossy
B) lossless
C) codec
D) bit-mapped
11) With ________ compression, the original file is processed so that some information is
permanently removed from the file.
A) codec
B) lossless
C) lossy
D) bit-mapped
12) Which of the following is the lossy file format used on the Web?
A) GIF
B) JPEG
C) PNG
D) BMP
13) Which of the following is the standard bit-mapped file format used with Microsoft
Windows?
A) GIF
B) JPEG
C) PDF
D) BMP
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14) JPEG files can store up to how many colors?
A) 16
B) 256
C) 65 thousand
D) 16.7 million
15) The ________ format is a Web standard and is often used for Web pages.
A) JPEG
B) PNG
C) GIF
D) BMP
16) Which type of graphics format that uses lossless compression?

A) PNG
B) JPEG
C) GIF
D) BMP
17) Which type of graphic is created by a drawing program?

A) Vector
B) Post Script
C) raster
D) bit-mapped
18) Which technique uses color intensity to add realism to a three-dimensional object?
A) Image editing
B) Bit-mapping
C) Ray tracing
D) Lossy compression
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19) Which type of program is used to edit or transform complex images such as photographs?
A) Photo transformer
B) Photo editor
C) Image transformer
D) Image editor
20) Macromedia's Flash Player and Shockwave Player are examples of which type of program?
A) Assistant
B) Plug-in
C) Rendering
D) Rastering
21) Which audio file format has exceptional quality with a CD compression factor of about one-
twelfth?
A) MIDI
B) AU
C) WAV
D) MP3
22) Which of the following is the default Microsoft Windows sound file format?
A) SND
B) AU
C) WAV
D) MP3
23) Digitized data in the form of digital audio waveforms which are saved in one of several
formats are called:
A) audio partitions.
B) sound files.
C) synthesized audio.
D) wavelength.
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24) Which audio format is similar to MP3 but compresses files at a higher rate?
A) MIDI
B) Ogg Vorbis
C) WAV
D) WMA
25) Which audio format is not compressed and tends to use a lot of space?
A) MIDI
B) MP3
C) WAV
D) WMA
26) Which new audio file format is faster and requires less space than MP3 files?
A) AU
B) Ogg Vorbis
C) MINI
D) Matroska
27) Programs that enable you to modify digitized videos are called:
A) video editors.
B) multimedia editors.
C) MPEG editors.
D) image editors.
28) Which of the following is NOT one of the capabilities of a video editor?
A) Cut segments
B) Resequence frames
C) Create new frames
D) Compress files
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29) Which of the following is the native Microsoft Windows video file format?
A) MPM
B) AVI
C) MOV
D) WMV
30) Which of the following video file formats is used for DVDs?
A) MPEG-1
B) MPEG-2
C) MOV
D) WMV
31) What is the name of the Web's standard-setting body?

A) IP
B) FTC
C) OSI
D) W3C
32) Yearly sales of computer games in the U.S. total about:

A) $10 million.
B) $100 million.
C) $1 billion.
D) $18 billion.
Reference: Home and Educational Programs
33) gMUD stands for:

A) graphical MUD.
B) geographical MUD.
C) global MUD.
D) None of the above.
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34) Graphical MUDS serve which of the following purposes?
A) Compressing graphics in preparation for displaying on the Web
B) Bringing the virtual environment to life in 3-D graphical environments
C) Decompressing graphics in preparation for displaying on the Web
D) Compressing graphics for use in digital video
35) Programs that process medical billing or manage restaurants are examples of ________
applications.
A) horizontal
B) tailor-made
C) single-market
D) dedicated services
Reference: Custom versus Packaged Software
36) This type of software is developed by programmers and software engineers to meet the
specific needs of an organization.
A) Tailored
B) Outsourced
C) Custom
D) General-purpose
37) Which type of software is much cheaper than custom software?

A) Outsourced
B) Insourced
C) General-purpose
D) Packaged
38) Which software is mass marketed for both homes and businesses?
A) Packaged
B) Peer
C) Generic
D) General
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39) Which kind of software would you install if you want full-functioning word processing and
spreadsheet capabilities and you want the programs to share resources?
A) Standalone programs for word processing and spreadsheets
B) A software suite containing word processing, spreadsheet, and other programs
C) An integrated program containing word processing, spreadsheet, and other programs
D) A network-integrated program that includes modules that share the same interface
Reference: Standalone Programs, Integrated Programs, and Software Suites
40) One advantage of ________ is the ability to open files directly within your Web browser and
make basic editing and formatting changes.
A) Google Docs
B) Windows Office Live
C) Yahoo Suite
D) All of the above have this capability
Reference: Web-Hosted Technology: A New Way to Share Files
41) To revise a file from Microsoft Office Live, it must be downloaded and edited using
________ and then uploaded again.
A) Microsoft Works
B) Microsoft Wordpad
C) Microsoft Office
D) any word processor
42) The advantage of a software suite is that the individual applications share all of the
following, EXCEPT:
A) common program code.
B) interface tools.
C) memory.
D) drivers.
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43) Which of the following applications is NOT typically included in an office suite?
A) Word processing
B) Spreadsheet
C) Presentation graphics
D) Financial management
44) Which of the following is an example of a software suite?

A) Corel WordPerfect Office
B) Microsoft Access
C) Aldus PageMaker
D) Internet Explorer
45) A program that provides calendars, manages contacts, and task reminders is called a:
A) database management system (DBMS).
B) vertical application.
C) personal information manager (PIM).
D) horizontal application.
46) Which of the following is NOT an advantage of Web technology?

A) Reducing file conversion costs
B) Eliminating the need for universal communications
C) Increasing software compatibility
D) Creating files in HTML format
47) The system requirements for a software program indicate the:

A) maximum level of power the computer needs to run the software.
B) number of peripheral devices that must be attached to your computer.
C) average level of power needed for the computer to run the software.
D) minimum level of power needed for the computer to run the software.
Reference: System Requirements and Software Versions
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48) A beta version of a program:
A) is known to contain bugs.
B) stops working after a set trial period.
C) is the same as a maintenance release of the program.
D) is the term used to describe the final version of the program.
49) Which of the following represents a major change in a software program?

A) Decimal number
B) Patch
C) Service release
D) Whole number or a calendar year
50) Time limited trial versions offered by software publishers usually expire after a set trial
period of:
A) 30 or 60 days.
B) 90 to 120 days.
C) 60 or 90 days.
D) 6 months to a year.
51) Instead of looking up information in a printed manual, you can use a program's ________
feature to read documentation right on the computer.
A) About
B) Help
C) View
D) Question
Reference: Distribution and Documentation
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52) Which of the following is a plain text document from the software manufacturer that
contains helpful information?
A) Operations tutorial
B) Errata sheet
C) Software license
D) Read me file
53) An efficient, economical way for software companies to provide a service release to software
license owners is to:
A) automatically ship the release to all users.
B) make the program release available through the Internet.
C) send a written notification of the release to owners and allow them to request the release.
D) ship copies of the release to software vendors for owners to purchase for a nominal fee.
54) Most software licenses included with programs that you purchase give you the right to install
the program on:
A) one computer.
B) any of your classmates' computers because it will be used for educational purposes.
C) all the computers in your office.
D) all the computers you have in your home.
Reference: Software Licenses and Registration
55) After installing your software, you may need to ________ it by providing a special code or
product key before you can use it.
A) re-install
B) refresh
C) validate
D) None of the above
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56) When you own an original and legitimate copy of a program, you are entitled to:
A) two more copies at no charge.
B) unlimited patches.
C) a free upgrade.
D) a warranty.
57) Validation proves that you are using a ________ copy of the software and not a pirated
version.
A) legal
B) up to date
C) trial
D) group
58) An advantage of registering your software with the software publisher is that:
A) the company will provide a free upgrade to the next major version when is it available.
B) your name will be included in a database of potential customers for other software publishers
to access.
C) you avoid having to pay any service fees for using the software.
D) you will receive automatic notices when upgrades are available.
59) A company employing thousands of people would choose which of the following kinds of
software license?
A) Site
B) Beta
C) Group
D) Multiple-user
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60) Which of the following software is NOT copyrighted software?
A) Public domain
B) Commercial
C) Shareware
D) Freeware
Reference: Commercial Software, Shareware, Freeware, and Public Domain Software
61) Software that you may obtain free of charge but cannot sell to others is known as:
A) freeware.
B) shareware.
C) integrated software.
D) commercial software.
62) Software that you must pay for before using is known as:
A) freeware.
B) commercial software.
C) shareware.
D) integrated software.
63) Software that you can use on a "try before you buy" basis is known as:
A) freeware.
B) commercial software.
C) shareware.
D) groupware.
64) When a program includes some mechanism to ensure that you don't make unauthorized
copies of it, it is called:
A) locked
B) copy-protected
C) copy-restricted
D) copyrighted
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65) Which of the following is NOT true about the reasons people like being beta testers?
A) They get paid for their time.
B) They want their voices to be heard.
C) They enjoy being on the cutting edge.
D) They may get the software for free or at a discount.
Reference: Why Be a Beta Tester?
66) Installing software on your computer includes:

A) compiling the software so it will run faster.
B) configuring the software so it will work properly on your computer.
C) testing the validity of the software program.
D) copying the program files from the hard drive to the memory.
Reference: Installing Applications
67) What is the feature that makes the installation and configuration of a program an easy task?
A) Diagnostic utility
B) Installation wizard
C) Windows Explorer
D) Custom screen
68) If inserting the disk doesn't automatically start the installation process, you will need to click
the Windows ________ button.
A) Start
B) Tools
C) Explore
D) Install
69) If the software you purchased was obtained from the Internet, you may have to ________ it
before installing it.
A) link
B) copy
C) decompress
D) compress
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70) In the Windows operating system, which utility should be used to delete unwanted
programs?
A) Erase Programs
B) Windows Programs and Features
C) Clean Disk
D) Defragment
71) Which of the following happens when you launch an application?

A) A dialog box displays asking you to verify that you do want the program to appear on screen.
B) Data files are copied from the memory to the hard disk.
C) Program files are copied from the hard disk to the memory.
D) The program changes the registry so the computer knows what kind of application you are
using.
Reference: Launching Applications
72) Application icons are typically NOT found:

A) in dialog boxes.
B) on the desktop.
C) on the taskbar.
D) on toolbars.
Reference: Launching Applications
73) Changing the way an application program works for all documents that you create until you
change them again is called changing the program ________.
A) tools
B) defaults
C) formats
D) dialogs
Reference: Choosing Options
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74) Applications typically enable you to choose from a list of ________ that specify how you
want the program to operate.
A) options
B) configurations
C) packages
D) defaults
75) An efficient way to reduce the chance of losing all of the work in your file as a result of a
power failure is to:
A) save your file with a new filename every 10 minutes.
B) save your file for the first time before you enter any text on the document screen.
C) save your file for the first time after you have completed entering the content.
D) activate the autosave option and set it to save automatically every 10 minutes.
76) When you exit an application, you may be prompted to ________ your work if you have not
already done so.
A) save
B) change
C) refresh
D) delete
Reference: Exiting Applications
77) General-purpose applications such as spreadsheets that people use to complete their work
effectively and efficiently are referred to as ________ programs.
Reference: General-Purpose Applications
78) Pixel is short for ________.
79) SMIL is an acronym for ________.
80) SMIL enables Internet users to view multimedia without having to download ________.
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81) The smallest elements that a monitor can display are called ________.
82) A(n) ________ application is one that involves two or more of the following: audio,
graphics, or video.
83) A(n) ________ multimedia application allows users to navigate through the application by
selecting their own paths.
84) The algorithms that are used to compress and decompress files are called ________.
85) Another term for bit-mapped graphics is ________ graphics.
86) Enlargement that causes an unattractive distortion is referred to as ________.
87) The ________ file format is used on the Web but is limited to 256 colors.
88) ________ is a free, lossless compression format alternative to GIF.
89) The standard page description language that is widely used in desktop publishing is called
________.
90) Applications such as Adobe Illustrator are called ________ programs.
91) You can add three dimensional effects to graphics by using a(n) ________ program.
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92) Adobe's ________ is an image editing program designed for beginners to prepare their
pictures for output to a color printer.
93) The ________ file format allows simple animations by storing multiple images and a script
that describes how the images are to be displayed.
94) Animation is defined as ________ that appear to move.
95) ________ files contain a text-based description detailing how musical notes are to be played.
Reference: Multimedia Devices
96) ________ files are frequently used to distribute short, low-fidelity sound clips over the
Internet.
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97) ________ is the video file format developed by Apple Computer that is widely used in
producing multimedia CDs.
98) ________ video format uses high compression, low frame rates, and small images to
distribute Internet-based videos.
99) Adobe Director is an example of a multimedia ________ system.
100) To view Adobe presentations, it's necessary to download and install a ________.
101) Applications such as personal finance, home design, and games are examples of ________
programs.
102) MUD is an acronym for ________.
103) MMORPG is an acronym for ________.
104) The high price of tailor-made applications is due to the ________ size of the market.
Reference: Tailor-Made Applications
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105) A(n) ________ program includes reduced function productivity software modules that
share the same interface.
106) Microsoft ________ contains a word processor that is very similar to Word.
107) A complete, self-contained program is called a(n) ________ program.
108) The new wave in office suites is ________.
109) Web-hosted technology provides the capability to upload files to an online site, making
group ________ easier.
110) File formats that are limited to specific software vendors or computer models are called
________ file formats.
111) The "6" in PageMaker 6.5 indicates a(n) ________ program revision.
112) The ".5" in PageMaker 6.5 indicates a(n) ________ program revision.
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113) Small software changes are called ________.
Reference: Software Upgrades
114) Software upgrades that are major fixes are called ________.
115) ________ is Internet software that is installed on your computer without your knowledge or
consent.
Reference: Safety and Security
116) Because new spyware is created all the time, experts recommend scanning once a
________.
117) ________ is like spyware except that it's created specifically by an advertising agency to
collect information about people's Internet habits.
118) Software ________ is the process of keeping your software version current with your
needs.
119) Printed tutorials and reference manuals that are packaged with computer software are called
________.
120) Before the Internet came along, most software was distributed through floppy disks and
________.
121) A software ________ entitles you to use the software on a single computer.
122) A software license is actually a ________ with the software publisher.
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123) You should always carefully read the ________ agreement before installing software to see
what warranties and guarantees you are entitled to.
124) A university that needs to install software on hundreds of computers may find it more
economical to purchase a(n) ________ license.
125) ________ is software that you try prior to purchasing it.
126) ________ an application deletes all of the application's files from your hard disk.
127) A(n) ________ is a pointer to a program and usually uses a software company logo for the
icon.
128) ________ an application means to quit or shut down the program.
Reference: Exiting Applications
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129) Rendering software requires a high-powered engineering workstation.
130) General-purpose applications are used by few people in an organization.
131) Ripping also means burning (CDs)
132) Personal productivity programs help individuals do their work more effectively.
133) All video file formats use codec techniques.
134) Multimedia applications use more than one media.
135) The most popular streaming video format is RealVideo.
Reference: MS-DOS
136) With nonstreaming video, the video picture starts playing right after the user clicks the
video link.
137) BMP is a standard format developed for Unix systems,
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138) Codecs use three different approaches to compression.
139) Bit-mapped graphics are composed of tiny dots, each corresponding to a pixel.
140) Commercial authoring tools save output in proprietary file formats.
141) With lossless compression, the file is compressed so that it can be completely restored.
142) With lossy compression, some information is permanently removed.
143) Tailor-made applications often cost much less than general-purpose applications.
Reference: Tailor-Made Applications
144) Custom software is developed for general purpose use.
145) Packaged software is developed for niche markets.
146) Standalone programs require a lot of storage space.
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147) A software suite is an interconnected bundle of programs.
148) Web-hosted technology means the capability to upload files to an online site.
149) Installing standalone programs is an inefficient way to use software.
150) The modules of an integrated program are available separately.
151) Web-hosted technology can sometimes introduce file compatibility problems.
152) There is currently no software to prevent pop-ups on your computer.
153) System requirements refers to the maximum level of equipment that a program needs in
order to run.
154) A maintenance release is considered to be a major release.
155) Software upgrading describes the process of keeping your version of an application current.
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156) Limited trial versions stop working after a set period of time.
157) It is unethical for publishers to bundle spyware with their programs.
158) Even though you are not paying for shareware or freeware, you should be sure it is from a
reliable source.
Match the following terms to their meanings:
159) Shareware
160) Freeware
161: Public domain software
162) Commercial software
163) Copy-protected software
A) Software without a copyright that can be copied, changed, and used at no charge
B) Copyrighted software that contains measures to prevent unauthorized duplication
C) Copyrighted software that you can try before paying the registration fee
D) Copyrighted software that can be copied at no charge but cannot be sold
E) Copyrighted software that you must pay for before using
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164) Multimedia and graphics software
165) Personal productivity program
166) Beta version software
167) Home and educational programs
168) Internet programs
A) Preliminary version of a program in its final testing stages

B) Application programs such as personal finance
C) Personal desktop publishing, image-editing, and three-dimensional representation programs
D) Application programs that assist in communicating, learning, and interacting electronically
E) Professional desktop publishing, image-editing, and three-dimensional representation
programs

169) Shortcut
Reference: Installing and Managing Application Software
170) Launch
171) Option
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172) Install
173) Uninstall
A) Pointer to a program or file

B) Preference for how you want the program to operate
C) Start an application
D) Eliminate a program from the computer's registry and hard disk
E) Copy to a computer hard disk and configure the program
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2) Of the following, which is NOT considered a general-purpose application program?

Reference: Personal Productivity Programs

Reference: Personal Productivity Programs

4) Outlook is an example of a(n):

Reference: Personal Productivity Programs

Reference: Personal Productivity Programs

6) The colored dots or points in a graphic image are referred to as:

Reference: Multimedia and Graphics Software

7) Multimedia involves ________ or more media.

Reference: Multimedia and Graphics Software

8) Which of the following is NOT an example of multimedia and graphics software?

Reference: Multimedia and Graphics Software

9) Codecs use two different approaches to compression. Lossless and ________.

Reference: Multimedia and Graphics Software

Reference: Multimedia and Graphics Software

Reference: Multimedia and Graphics Software

Reference: Multimedia and Graphics Software

Reference: Multimedia and Graphics Software

Reference: Multimedia and Graphics Software

Reference: Multimedia and Graphics Software

16) Which type of graphics format that uses lossless compression?

Reference: Multimedia and Graphics Software

17) Which type of graphic is created by a drawing program?

Reference: Multimedia and Graphics Software

Reference: Multimedia and Graphics Software

Reference: Multimedia and Graphics Software

Reference: Multimedia and Graphics Software

Reference: Multimedia and Graphics Software

Reference: Multimedia and Graphics Software

Reference: Multimedia and Graphics Software

Reference: Multimedia and Graphics Software

Reference: Multimedia and Graphics Software

Reference: Multimedia and Graphics Software

Reference: Multimedia and Graphics Software

Reference: Multimedia and Graphics Software

Reference: Multimedia and Graphics Software

Reference: Multimedia and Graphics Software

31) What is the name of the Web's standard-setting body?

Reference: Multimedia and Graphics Software

32) Yearly sales of computer games in the U.S. total about:

Reference: Home and Educational Programs

33) gMUD stands for:

Reference: Home and Educational Programs

Reference: Home and Educational Programs

Reference: Custom versus Packaged Software

Reference: Custom versus Packaged Software

37) Which type of software is much cheaper than custom software?

Reference: Custom versus Packaged Software

Reference: Custom versus Packaged Software

Reference: Standalone Programs, Integrated Programs, and Software Suites

Reference: Web-Hosted Technology: A New Way to Share Files

Reference: Standalone Programs, Integrated Programs, and Software Suites

Reference: Standalone Programs, Integrated Programs, and Software Suites

Reference: Standalone Programs, Integrated Programs, and Software Suites

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

Reference: Standalone Programs, Integrated Programs, and Software Suites

Reference: Standalone Programs, Integrated Programs, and Software Suites

46) Which of the following is NOT an advantage of Web technology?

Reference: Web-Hosted Technology: A New Way to Share Files

47) The system requirements for a software program indicate the:

Reference: System Requirements and Software Versions