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Which of the following are examples of system software?

A
device drivers and system security utilities
B
operating systems and Web browsers
C
word processing programs and device drivers
D
disk drive utilities and email programs
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Which scenario best demonstrates how the use of computers can support the idea of a “paperless society?”

A
Businesses use computer programs to generate paychecks.
B
Students use mainly textbooks, but occasionally research online.
C
Employees take classes to develop their computer skills.
D
Retailers offer to email digital receipts to customers.
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What best describes proprietary file format?

A
A format that is closed but free of cost.
B
A format that is owned by a person or group.
C
A format that is not bound by copyright law.
D
A format that is open and free of cost.
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The Event Viewer (Microsoft Windows) or Console (Apple Mac OS X) is used for what purpose?

A
to view and manage events scheduled in one or more user calendars
B
to configure system security features such as firewalls and antivirus scanners
C
to view incidents recorded in the Application, Security, and System logs
D
to manage user names and passwords on a network
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What is the purpose of an End User License Agreement?

A
to ensure that software users understand their rights and responsibilities
B
to ensure that software users understand how to use and install the program
C
to require users to erase installer files after a software migration project
D
to license users to make multiple changes to proprietary software
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What is the purpose of system software?

A
to perform specific useful computing tasks, like word processing and calculation
B
to provide basic operational functionality by coordinating hardware components
C
to perform operations inside a web browser in many different operating systems
D
to translate high-level software programming into machine language as it is run
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What are the core components of a computer system?

A
CPU, RAM, ROM, I/O ports, keyboard
B
CPU, RAM, ROM, I/O ports, system bus
C
CPU, RAM, ROM, mouse, system bus
D
CPU, RAM, monitor, I/O ports, system bus
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When you open a program, the hard drive

A
takes time to search the hard disk for data.
B
copies data that will be permanently preserved.
C
loads data into the RAM for high-speed access.
D
uses the CPU to immediately output information.
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Which of the following is the best example of an installation issue?

A
A computer can’t find the file that it needs to perform an operating system function.
B
A computer displays error messages, and then the Blue Screen of Death appears.
C
A user made an error while trying to set up a software program.
D
A software program is not compatible with the computer’s operating system.
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What were the goals of the “paperless society” ideal?

A
to more easily access and save information and to reduce waste
B
to create more jobs for people who work in information technology careers
C
to make the Internet run faster and to help every home acquire a computer
D
to limit access of information to those who use computers for learning
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A nested folder can best be described as what?

A
a folder that is empty
B
a folder that contains more than one file
C
a folder contained within another folder
D
a folder that contains exactly one file
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A folder has been shared with other users and set to read-only. What does this mean for users?

A
Users can only read the name of the shared folder.
B
Users cannot add new folders or files.
C
Users can read and edit files.
D
Users can add new files but not new folders.
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For a Windows laptop, what is the best way to save power when the computer will not be used for an extended period?

A
sleep the system
B
turn it off by the power button
C
use battery power
D
hibernate the system
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Which of the following is a system management tool?

A
an event viewer
B
a firewall
C
antivirus software
D
a spam filter
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Which of the following is an advantage of using proprietary licensed software?

A
The software’s source code can be easily modified.
B
The software is free for anyone who wants to use it.
C
The software is usually polished and has fewer bugs.
D
The software can be installed on unlimited computers.

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