CGS Ch.4

24 July 2022
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Which of the following is a utility that removes a program, as well as any associated entries in the system files?
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unistaller
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What kind of application teaches a particular skill?
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educational
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In the event a backup file is used, which kind of program reverses the process and returns backed up files to their original form?
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restore
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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?
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paint
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Which of the following kinds of software allows users to create and manipulate documents containing mostly text and sometimes graphics?
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word processing
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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?
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formula
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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?
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presentation
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Which category of applications allows you to locate a nearby restaurant or check the weather forecast?
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lifestyle
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Which of the following is a utility that allows users to display, copy, and print the contents of a graphics file?
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image viewer
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What kind of software helps users of all skill levels create web pages that include graphics, video, audio, animation, and other special effects?
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website authoring
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Which of the following is a collection of individual programs sold as a unit?
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software suite
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Which of the following kinds of software allows users to modify a segment of a video, called a clip?
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video editing
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Which the following is a filtering program that stops pop-up ads from displaying on web pages?
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pop-up blocker
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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?
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document management
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Which of the following increases or decreases how crisp the objects in a photo appear?
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sharpness
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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?
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anti-spam
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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?
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note taking
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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?
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virus
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Which of the following (with examples such as the bold, italic, and underline shown in the accompanying figure) adds emphasis to a font?
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font style
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Which of the following is a collection of electronic drawings, photos, and other images that can be inserted into documents?
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clip art
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Which of the following warns that the computer is infected and needs immediate attention?
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virus hoax
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What is the term for a square-shaped coded graphic that corresponds to a web address or other information?
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QR code
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Which of the following kinds of software is software that enables professional designers to create sophisticated documents that contain text, graphics, and many colors?
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DTP
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What kind of software assists in the preparation of a will, for example?
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legal
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Which of the following is an example of a photo sharing app?
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Instagram
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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?
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DTP
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Which of the following (with examples such as Cambria and Calibri shown in the accompanying figure) is a name assigned to a specific design of characters?
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font
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Which of the following is a utility that detects and protects a computer from unauthorized intrusions?
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personal firewall
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Which of the following tools searches for and removes unnecessary files?
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disk cleanup
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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?
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CAD
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Which kind of software can be distributed by anyone to others at no cost?
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public-domain
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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?
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Media
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Which of the following is a collection of data organized in a manner that allows access, retrieval, and use of that data?
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database
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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?
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adware
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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?
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value
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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?
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phishing
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Which of the following kinds of file utilities shrink the size of a file(s)?
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file compression
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Which kind of program attempts to locate a file on your computer or mobile device based on criteria you specify?
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search tool
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Which of the following adjusts the difference in appearance between light and dark areas of a photo?
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contrast
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When using spreadsheet software like the kind in the accompanying figure, what are the rows and columns collectively called?
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worksheet
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In the accompanying figure, 12 point and 28 point are measurements of which of the following?
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font size
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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?
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antivirus
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Which of the following programs allow designers to rotate designs of 3-D objects to view them from any angle?
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CAD