TEST REFLECTION CHAPTER 9 & 10

QUESTION 1 A spreadsheet is an application program you can use for working with numbers and doing math. False Look up the correct answer in the book.

QUESTION 2 Application software falls into four categories: stand-alone programs, integrated software, productivity suites, and operating systems.

QUESTION 3 A word-processing program is an example of a stand-alone program.

QUESTION 4 Companies own the copyrights to the software programs they sell to the public.

QUESTION 5 Freeware is so called because it is given away for free and never sold.

QUESTION 6 Because no one owns the copyrights to them, public domain software is usually of poor quality.

QUESTION 7 When you install a program, you copy it from a DVD, a CD, or the Internet to your computer’s hard drive.

QUESTION 8 Software piracy is legal, because it encourages more people to share and use software products. False Look up the correct answer in the book.

QUESTION 9 Desktop icons can act as shortcuts to the programs installed on your computer.

QUESTION 10 An application’s title bar contains a list of commands that are available in the program. False Find the correct answer in the book.

QUESTION 11 A program’s menu bar is located at the bottom of the application’s window. False Look up the correct answer in the book.

QUESTION 12 One way to move from one part of an application window to another is by scrolling.

QUESTION 13 It is likely that you will use vertical, not horizontal, applications for the schoolwork you do on the computer.

QUESTION 14 The most popular horizontal applications are known as personal productivity programs.

QUESTION 15 Computer operating systems allow you to multitask by giving sections of memory to each application that is running.

QUESTION 16 When multitasking, you must close one program before you can switch to another one. False Find the correct answer in the book.

QUESTION 17 The word documentation refers to directions on how to install, use, or troubleshoot a program.

QUESTION 18 A software developer’s Web site might include a list of frequently asked questions, as well as other tools and information that can help you with a program.

QUESTION 19 A maintenance release is a new version of a program that includes minor new features or error corrections.

QUESTION 20 A site license gives an organization permission to install a program on a specific number of computers.

QUESTION 21 When you click a toolbar icon, a pull-down menu appears so that you can select a command. False Find the correct answer in the book.

QUESTION 22 Your zoom setting determines how large or small a document will appear when it is printed. False Find the correct answer in the book.

QUESTION 23 Choosing a preference will override a default setting in a computer program.

QUESTION 24 Which command finds a document that was previously saved and displays it? Open

QUESTION 25 The top row of an application window is called the _____. Title bar

QUESTION 26 If you want to hide an application window, do this to it. Mininize

QUESTION 27 In Windows, if you click the Start button, you can see a list of these. Programs

QUESTION 28 If you make a copy of a copyrighted software program and then sell or give the copy away, you are guilty of this. Software Piracy

QUESTION 29 Before you can use commercial software, you usually must agree to the terms contained in this document. License

QUESTION 30 Before you can use any kind of software, you must prepare it to run on a computer. Install

QUESTION 31 You can freely use, give away, or even alter this type of software. Public domain

QUESTION 32 This is copyrighted software that you can use on a try-before-you-buy basis. Shareware

QUESTION 33 You must buy this type of software before you can use it. Commercial software

QUESTION 34 A computer that meets the minimum hardware and software needs of a program in order for it to work properly is said to meet the _____. System requirements

QUESTION 35 This type of software combines several complete programs—such as a word processor, a spreadsheet, a database, and others—into one package. Productivity suite

QUESTION 36 This type of software combines the basic features of several applications into one package. Integrated software

QUESTION 37 This type of application software specializes in one task. Stand-alone software

QUESTION 38 This type of software is used for displaying and analyzing business, personal or financial data. Spreadsheet software

QUESTION 39 This type of software is used for creating slide shows. Presentation software

QUESTION 40 This type of application software is used for writing letters and reports. Word processing software

QUESTION 41 This term refers to selecting options and changing them to suit your way of working or to what you prefer. Preferences

QUESTION 42 This controls options that do NOT affect a document’s printed size, but do affect the size of the document on the screen. Zoom

QUESTION 43 This menu provides options that let you change how a document is displayed in the application workspace. View menu

QUESTION 44 This is a row of icons, which represent commonly used commands. Toolbar

QUESTION 45 This is the largest area of a program's window that displays the file you are working on. Application software

QUESTION 46 By doing this, you can use a software program legally. Registering

QUESTION 47 If you aren’t sure which version of a program you are using, you may be able to find out by looking here. Help menu

QUESTION 48 This term refers to a release of a software program, of which there may be many. Version

QUESTION 49 This is a file that you may be able to use to fix a problem with a software program. Patch

QUESTION 50 When you correct a problem with a computer or program, you are said to be Troubleshooting

QUESTION 51 This prevents beta software from being widely distributed. Copy protection

QUESTION 52 This is a version of a program that is used for testing while it is still in development. Beta

QUESTION 53 When you multitask, each program you are using runs in a separate _____. Window

QUESTION 54 This term means working with more than one computer application at the same time. Multitasking

QUESTION 55 Which of the following programs is an example of a vertical application? Medical billing software

QUESTION 56 This is a general-purpose program that meets the needs of many different users. Horizontal application

QUESTION 57 This type of application is designed for a very limited purpose. Vertical application