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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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Why is it important for software developers to study Human-Computer Interaction?

A
to make sure a user interface is easy to use, which increases the value of software applications
B
to reduce the number of software applications on a computer so the computer runs slowly
C
to make sure that it’s not necessary for users to have a mouse or keyboard in order to use the software application
D
to see if users notice any bugs in the software application that need to be fixed
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What does the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) do?

A
changes the code in open-source web browsers
B
standardizes Universal Resource Locators (URLs)
C
makes all Universal Resource Locators (URLs) human-readable
D
creates methods of moving files between computers and networks
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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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Which of the following best describes a computer virus?

A
another name for a software bug
B
the product of a computer crash
C
software that can spread itself
D
software errors caused by power surges
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Who designed the Apple I computer in 1976?

A
Steve Wozniak
B
Richard Stallman
C
Paul Allen
D
Konrad Zuse
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When does a kernel panic occur?

A
when the incorrect serial number is entered during software installation
B
when Dynamic-Ling Library (DLL) files are missing or damaged
C
when there are too many applications running on a computer at the same time
D
when an operating system finds a fatal error that it cannot safely recover from
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Why do software developers prefer to use high-level language to author programs?

A
It can be used on computers without microprocessors.
B
It prevents anyone from making changes to the software later.
C
It uses a more English-like syntax.
D
It’s less complicated because it only uses zeros and ones.
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What best describes the purpose of the Recycle Bin (Microsoft Windows) and Trash (Apple Mac) features?

A
to make more room for new files or folders on a storage device
B
to enable users to recover accidentally deleted files and folders
C
to scramble file content to make files unreadable
D
to clean out a folder so that it can be reused multiple times
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What statement best describes operating systems?

A
It’s possible for modern computers to function without operating systems.
B
Most operating systems are free or very inexpensive.
C
Operating systems are managed by the computer’s microprocessor (CPU).
D
Operating systems manage the computer’s random access memory (RAM).
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What do developers do to support software products?

A
explain to users which development process model was used to make the product
B
write an explanation of how the product functions and meets the requirements
C
revise the product’s specification document so that it’s updated and accurate
D
update software code to fix bugs, improve functionality, and add new features
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What statement best describes Konrad Zuse?

A
He developed the first graphical user interface.
B
He created a method of designing smartphone applications.
C
He founded Microsoft with Paul Allen.
D
He developed the first electrically-powered computer.
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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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A linear representation of a hierarchical file directory is known as what?

A
a file list
B
a subdirectory
C
a directory path
D
a file association
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What does the shell of an operating system do?

A
changes the operating system so that it can be installed on smartphones
B
generates a printed list of the inputs and outputs of the OS
C
creates files and sets up a system so files are managed efficiently
D
provides a user interface that enables users to interact with the OS
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What is the name of the top-level parentless folder in a digital file system?

A
root
B
tree
C
child
D
subfolder
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A deleted file or folder is not permanently deleted from a computer until which event occurs?

A
The computer is restarted.
B
The Recycle Bin or Trash is emptied.
C
The person who deleted it logs off.
D
The Event Viewer is cleared.
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Please read the scenario, and then answer the following question.There is a Windows directory path which identifies the location of a file named plan.pdf. The file is stored in a folder named project, which is stored under a folder named docs, which is stored under a folder named user, which is in the root folder.Which of the following is the correct location of the plan.pdf file?

A
C:\user\docs\project\plan.pdf
B
plan.pdf/project/docs/user/root
C
root\user\docs\project\plan.pdf
D
C:-user-docs-project-plan.pdf
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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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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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