Which of the following is a utility that allows users to display copy and print the contents of a graphics file?

  1. Which kind of program attempts to locate a file on your computer or mobile device based on criteria you specify?



    B. search tool

  2. Which of the following is a collection of individual programs sold as a unit?



    C. search suite

  3. When using spreadsheet software like the kind in the accompanying figure, what are the rows and columns collectively called?



    D. worksheet

  4. Which of the following kinds of software allows users to create and manipulate documents containing mostly text and sometimes graphics?



    C. word processing

  5. Which of the following kinds of software provides the capabilities of paint software and also includes the ability to enhance and modify existing images and pictures?



    C. image editing

  6. Which of the following kinds of file utilities shrink the size of a file(s)?



    C. file compression

  7. Which of the following tools searches for and removes unnecessary files?



    C. disk cleanup

  8. Which of the following kinds of programs displays an online advertisement in a banner or pop-up window on webpages, email, or other Internet service?



    D. adware

  9. Which of the following kinds of players is a program that allows you to view images and animation, listen to audio, and watch video files on your computer?



    B. media

  10. Which kind of software can be distributed by anyone to others at no cost?



    A. public-domain

  11. Which of the following is a collection of electronic drawings, photos, and other images that can be inserted into documents?



    A. clip art

  12. In the accompanying figure, 12 point and 28 point are measurements of which of the following?



    B. font size


  13. Many worksheet cells like those in the accompanying figure contain a number that can be used in a calculation. What is the name for this?



    B. value

  14. Designers and graphic artists can print finished publications on a color printer, take them to a professional printer, or post them on the web in a format that can be viewed by those without what kind of software?



    B. DTP

  15. Which the following is a filtering program that stops pop-up ads from displaying on web pages?



    B. pop-up blocker

  16. Which kind of software allows users to draw pictures, shapes, and other graphical images with various on-screen tools such as a pen, brush, and eyedropper?



    D. paint

  17. Which of the following programs allow designers to rotate designs of 3-D objects to view them from any angle?



    B. CAD

  18. Which of the following kinds of software provides a means for sharing, distributing, and searching through documents by converting them into a format that can be viewed by any user?



    C. document managament

  19. Which of the following is an example of a photo sharing app?



    B. Instagram

  20. Which of the following kinds of software enables users to enter typed text, handwritten comments, drawings, or sketches anywhere on a page and then save the page as part of a notebook?



    D. note taking

  21. Which of the following kinds of software allows users to create visual aids for presentations to communicate ideas, messages, and other information to a group?



    C. presentation

  22. In the event a backup file is used, which kind of program reverses the process and returns backed up files to their original form?



    D. restore

  23. Which of the following warns that the computer is infected and needs immediate attention?



    B. virus hoax

  24. Which of the following increases or decreases how crisp the objects in a photo appear?



    D. sharpness

  25. Which of the following adjusts the difference in appearance between light and dark areas of a photo?



    D. contrast

  26. What kind of application teaches a particular skill?



    D. educational

  27. Which of the following kinds of software allows users to modify a segment of a video, called a clip?



    B. video editing

  28. A single point as shown in the accompanying figure is about what fraction of an inch in height?
    a.1/9
    b.1/18
    c.1/36
    d.1/72

    d. 1/72

  29. Which of the following (with examples such as the bold, italic, and underline shown in the accompanying figure) adds emphasis to a font?



    B. font style

  30. Which of the following is a request for specific data from a database?



    C. query

  31. Which of the following is a scam in which a perpetrator sends an official looking e-mail that attempts to obtain a user’s personal and financial information?



    A. phishing

  32. An alternative to e-mail filtering is to purchase which of the following kinds of program that attempts to remove a message before it reaches a user’s inbox?



    A. anti-spam

  33. What kind of software helps users of all skill levels create web pages that include graphics, video, audio, animation, and other special effects?



    C. website authoring

  34. Which of the following is a utility that detects and protects a computer from unauthorized intrusions?



    A. personal firewall

  35. Which of the following kinds of software is software that enables professional designers to create sophisticated documents that contain text, graphics, and many colors?

    a.CBT
    b.CAD
    c.WBT
    d.DTP

    d. DTP

  36. Which of the following kinds of software is a sophisticated type of application software that assists a professional user in creating engineering, architectural, and scientific designs?

    a.DTP
    b.CBT
    c.CAD
    d.WBT

    c. CAD

  37. Which of the following kinds of malware is a malicious mobile app that uses a variety of fraudulent schemes to charge unsuspecting users for premium messaging services?

    a.worm
    b.trojan horse
    c.rootkit
    d.toll fraud

    d. toll fraud

  38. What is the term for a square-shaped coded graphic that corresponds to a web address or other information?

    a.QR code
    b.bar code
    c.ISBN code
    d.USPS code

    a. QR code

  39. Which kind of program attempts to locate a file on your computer or mobile device based on criteria you specify?

    a.file finder
    b.file manager
    c.image viewer
    d.search tool

    d. search tool

  40. Which of the following is a utility that allows users to display, copy, and print the contents of a graphics file?

    a.JPEG utility
    b.PNG player
    c.graphics manager
    d.image viewer

    d. image viewer

  41. Which category of applications allows you to locate a nearby restaurant or check the weather forecast?

    a.convenience
    b.lifestyle
    c.geography-based
    d.education

    b. lifestyle

  42. What kind of software assists in the preparation of a will, for example?

    a.tax
    b.financial
    c.legal
    d.document management

    c. legal

  43. Which of the following performs calculations on the data in a worksheet like the one in the accompanying figure and displays the resulting value in a cell?

    a.index
    b.formula
    c.function
    d.ratio

    b. formula

  44. What kind of software consists of programs designed to make users more productive and/or assist them with personal tasks?

    a.operating
    b.utility
    c.application
    d.system

    c. application

  45. What kind of software provides the capabilities of adjusting or enhancing image colors, adding special effects such as shadows and glows, and the like?

    a.multimedia authoring
    b.image editing
    c.professional desktop publishing
    d.color library

    b. image editing

  46. Which of the following is a utility that removes a program, as well as any associated entries in the system files?

    a.application purger
    b.application remover
    c.uninstaller
    d.antiapp utility

    c. uninstaller

  47. What kind of software allows users to combine text, graphics, audio, video, and animation into an interactive application?

    a.multimedia publishing
    b.multimedia editing
    c.multimedia management
    d.multimedia authoring

    d. multimedia authoring

  48. As shown in the accompanying figure, which of the following kinds of program protects a computer against viruses by identifying and removing any computer viruses found in memory, on storage media, or on incoming files?



    B. antivirus

  49. Which of the following describes a potentially damaging computer program that affects, or infects, a computer negatively by altering the way the computer works without the user’s knowledge or permission?

    a.hotspot
    b.file conversion utility
    c.file compression utility
    d.virus

    d. virus


  50. Which of the following is, as shown in the accompanying figure, a small text file that a web server stores on a user’s computer?



    D. cookie

  51. One study found that a certain percentage of wireless connections like the kind in the accompanying figure are unsecured, leaving them susceptible to hackers. What was that percentage?



    D. 25

  52. Which kind of license is a legal agreement that allows multiple users to access the software on the server simultaneously?



    C. network

  53. Which of the following terms means in a location separate from the computer site?



    A. off-site

  54. What is the term for a website that uses encryption techniques to protect its data?



    C. secure site

  55. Which of the following is a federally funded Internet security research and development center?



    .Internet2

    A. CERT/CC

  56. In which particularly devastating type of DoS attack are multiple unsuspecting computers used to attack multiple computer networks?



    C. distributed

  57. Which of the following replaces each character in the plaintext with a different letter by shifting the alphabet a certain number of positions?



    B. Caesar cipher

  58. Which law states that it is not illegal to intercept or access an electronic communication made through an electronic communication system that is configured so that such electronic communication is readily accessible to the general public?



    A. Electronic Communication Privacy Act

Which kind of software allows users to draw pictures?

Glossary
paint software
Application software that allows users to draw pictures, shapes, and other graphical images with various on-screen tools. See also illustration software.
PDF
Portable Document Format. A popular file format used by document management software to save converted documents.
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Which of the following kinds of software allows users to modify a segment of a video called a clip group of answer choices?

Video editing software allows professionals to modify a segment of a video, called a clip.

Which software allows users to create and manipulate documents containing mostly text and sometimes graphics?

Terms in this set (20) An application that allows users to create and manipulate documents containing mostly text and sometimes graphics. Sometimes called a word processor.

Which program attempts to locate a file on your computer or mobile device based on criteria you specify?

Glossary
search tool
A program, usually included with an operating system, that attempts to locate a file on your computer or mobile device based on criteria you specify.
security suite
A collection of individual security tools available together as a unit. These programs often are called Internet security programs.
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