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Quiz by Dylan Shirkey

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  • Q1
    1. Software consists of:
    An individual command that is sent to the BIOS to start the computer.
    A series of instructions that tells the computer what to do and how to do it.
    A series of commands to be executed by the motherboard.
    A series of programs that tells the hardware how to function.
    30s
  • Q2
    Each of the following are an example of an operating system(OS) except:
    Windows
    Java
    Linux
    Unix
    30s
  • Q3
    How many categories, in the most general sense, does the OS’s task fall into?
    7
    5
    4
    6
    30s
  • Q4
    An example of a system utility program would be:
    Chrome
    Data compression
    Notepad
    ooBase
    30s
  • Q5
    A site license allows:
    Copying within a trial period by multiple organizations at an unspecified site.
    Unlimited copying of a program for use by a single organization at a specified time.
    Unlimited copying of a program for use by multiple organizations at a specified time.
    A single copy of a program for use by a single organization at a specified time.
    30s
  • Q6
    True or False: Open source software is provided by the Open Source Community for use, modification, and redistribution for a price named by the software author.
    True
    False
    30s
  • Q7
    True or False: Both Linux and Unix are predominately open source OS.
    True
    False
    30s
  • Q8
    True or False: Public Domain Software is copyrighted software that is distributed to the public for a trial period.
    True
    False
    30s
  • Q9
    All of the following are examples of Desktop Productivity Tools except:
    Presentational Graphics
    Spreadsheet
    Email
    Anti-virus
    30s
  • Q10
    True or False: Custom-developed software is most commonly used in Vertical Market applications.
    True
    False
    30s
  • Q11
    Shareware is:
    Copyrighted software that is distributed free for a trial period.
    Copyrighted software that costs a small fee and is accessible for a trial period.
    Non-copyrighted software that is distributed free for a trial period.
    Non-copyrighted software that costs a small fee and is accessible for a trial period.
    30s
  • Q12
    True or False: All software suites include but are not limited to Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Presentational Graphics, and Database.
    True
    False
    30s
  • Q13
    Packaged software is:
    Not mass-produced. It is not copyrighted and does not meet the needs of a wide variety of users.
    Mass-produced. It is not copyrighted and meets the needs of a select group of users.
    Mass-produced. It is copyrighted and meets the needs of a wide variety of users.
    Not mass-produced. It is copyrighted and meets the needs of a wide variety of users.
    30s
  • Q14
    System Support Programs typically include all except:
    System performance programs
    System utility programs
    Operating systems
    System security monitors
    30s
  • Q15
    True or False: System software and application software are the two major types of software.
    False
    True
    30s

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