Multiple Choice
Multiple Choice
Multiple Choice
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100
Most operating systems today use a ____.
What is GUI?
100
___ software includes any software that is developed and sold for a profit.
What is commercial?
100
You are in the market for various kinds of application software. Your business has a growing client base as well as a growing inventory. You need to keep track of a good deal of information and be able to search for information quickly, so you decide to invest in ____.
What is database software?
100
Openoffice.org is a free alternative to Microsoft _______.
What is Office?
200
Operating systems used with personal computers are typically referred to as ____ operating systems.
What is desktop?
200
____ software is not copyrighted.
What is public domain?
200
You are in the market for various kinds of application software. Lastly, you need a specialized program to help you track your personal expenses, balance your checking accounts, and write checks. You were looking at buying ____, but you realized that much of what you need is already available via online banking with your local bank.
What is personal finance software?
200
A page file is also called a(n) ____________________.
What is a swap file?
200
nonvolatile chips that permanently store data or programs
What is ROM?
300
C:\Users\Debbie> CD PICTURES
What is command-line interface?
300
DVD ____ refers to recording data onto a recordable or rewritable DVD.
What is burning?
300
A(n) ____________________ is the smallest unit of data that a binary computer can recognize. (fill in the blank)
What is a bit?
300
____________________ operating systems are those built into consumer kiosks, cash registers, some consumer electronics, and other devices.
What is embedded?
300
captures an image of an object in digital form
What is a scanner?
400
A(n) ____ is a software program that performs a specific task, usually related to managing or maintaining the computer system.
What is a utility program?
400
____ software enables a group of individuals to work together on a project.
What is collaboration?
400
If the read/write heads of a magnetic hard drive touch the surface of the hard disk, a(n) ____________________ occurs.
What is head crash?
400
____________________ software encompasses programs whose source code is available to the public.
What is open source?
400
the main circuit board inside the system unit
What is the motherboard?
500
____ programs reduce the size of files so they take up less storage space.
What is file compression?
500
You are in the market for various kinds of application software. You want a program that can use formulas to perform calculations, and organize numbers and values into rows and columns. You most likely want ____.
What is a spreadsheet program?
500
A(n) ____________________ stores copies of data or programs that are located on a hard drive and that might be needed soon; this can speed up performance and save hard drive wear and tear.
What is disk cache?
500
It is legal but unethical to use ____________________ programs beyond their specified trial period.
What is shareware?
500
the main processing device for a computer and an electronic path over which data can travel
What is the CPU? and What is bus?
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