[ITS100] INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
QUIZ-Programs and Apps: Productivity, Graphics, Security, and Other Tools &
Which of the following is NOT true about PDFs?
ANSWER: To read a PDF, you need the software that created the original document.
A segment of a video is called a slide.
ANSWER: False (should be clip)
A(n) ______ is the destructive event or prank the virus delivers.
ANSWER: payload
A(n) ______ is a request for specific data from a database.
ANSWER: query
Cambria and Calibri are examples of font styles.
ANSWER: False (just fonts)
Which of the following best describes open source software?
ANSWER: Provided for use, modification, and redistribution.
A format checker identifies passive voice and run-on sentences.
ANSWER: False (That’s grammar checker)
Adjusting the ______ adjusts the difference in appearance between light and dark areas of the photo.
ANSWER: contrast
Which of the following is NOT true about databases?
ANSWER: You can create forms and reports based on a database
A text editor is used to type information when it does not need to be formatted with fonts or other styles.
ANSWER: True
A cloud app makes use of software and data that are not stored on your computer or mobile device.
ANSWER: TRUE
You are viewing a 3D graphic of a human body that you can use to visualize various muscles and organs
by zooming in and out. What type of app are you likely using?
ANSWER: augmented reality
A(n) ______ version is an application you can use at no charge for a limited time to see if it meets your
needs.
ANSWER: trial
Which of the following best describes an app?
ANSWER: A program that makes users more productive.
A(n) ______ combines video instruction and interaction with an instructor and students in an online
classroom.
ANSWER: MOOC
Which of the following is NOT true about software suites?
ANSWER: A software suite typically costs more than purchasing each application individually.
You are developing a spreadsheet for your small business. You are in the process of removing and adding
text. What phase are you in?
ANSWER: editing
A virus ______ is a known specific pattern of virus code that antivirus programs use to identify viruses.
ANSWER: signature
You want to remove red-eye from photos you took with your digital camera. You should use photo
______ software.
ANSWER: editing
Which of the following is NOT true about presentation software?
ANSWER: Presentations are viewed as clip shows.
Because they are compressed, you usually cannot use backup files in their backed up form.
ANSWER: TRUE
You are in charge of an event at work. You want to plan and schedule events and resources. What type of
software should you use?
ANSWER: project management
Columns and rows in a spreadsheet collectively are called a(n) ______.
ANSWER: worksheet
Adjusting the ______ increases or decreases the crispness of objects in the photo.
ANSWER: sharpness
A power management tool monitors a laptop or mobile device's battery usage.
ANSWER: True
SCORE: 24/25
A cold boot generally is faster than a warm boot.
ANSWER: False (warm boot is faster)
A File ______ performs functions related to displaying and organizing files.
ANSWER: Manager
A performance monitor is a program that assesses and reports information about various computer
resources and devices.
ANSWER: True
What is meant by the term Plug and Play?
ANSWER: The operating system that automatically configures new devices as you install or connect them
Which of the following is NOT true about network security?
ANSWER: The operating system on a network does not record unsuccessful sign-in attempts
Which of the following is NOT true about operating systems?
ANSWER: It is not possible to run more than one operating system on the same computer
A queue is the lineup of documents waiting to be printed.
ANSWER: True
She asks you what types of program are Safari and Edge. You tell her that these are ______.
ANSWER: browsers
Which of the following best describes the term bloatware?
ANSWER: Additional hardware and apps installed by an OEM
A multiuser operating system processes all tasks on a first-come, first-served basis.
ANSWER: False
What is the difference between sleep and hibernate mode?
ANSWER: With sleep mode the computer is placed in a low-power state.
A(n) ______ machine enables you to install a second operating system on a computer.
ANSWER: virtual
Which of the following is NOT true about command-line interfaces?
ANSWER: They give you less control to manage detailed settings than a GUI
A(n) ______ is a small program that tells the operating system how to communicate with a specific
device.
ANSWER: driver
Which of the following best defines what occurs when you partition a hard drive?
ANSWER: The hard drive is divided into separate logical storage areas that appear as distinct drives.
All of the following are examples of desktop operating systems EXCEPT ______.
ANSWER: Android
Which of the following best defines the term cross-platform application?
ANSWER: An application that runs the same way on multiple operating systems
You learn that if you replace your printer with a new one, you will have to install a(n) ______ to your
computer.
ANSWER: driver
Which of the following best describes paging?
ANSWER: The technique of swapping items between memory and storage
When describing the macOS interface, you tell her that she can use the ______ to view, organize, and run
apps.
ANSWER: Launchpad
An operating system must be installed on a hard drive. It cannot run from a USB flash drive or other
media.
ANSWER: False
Because of convergence, as well as the increased reliance on mobile devices for communications and
productivity, the use and function of mobile and desktop operating systems are becoming more similar.
ANSWER: True
You learn that by spooling documents to a(n) ______, the computer or mobile device can continue
interpreting and executing instructions while the printer prints.
ANSWER: buffer
Desktop operating systems sometimes are called ______ operating systems because they also work in
conjunction with a server operating system.
ANSWER: client
What happens if your computer or mobile device uses up its available RAM?
ANSWER: The operating system may use virtual memory.
SCORE: 24/25
