umuc-ifsm201-unit-4-final-unit-quiz-system-and-application-software-unit

  

OLI quizzes are based entirely on material in the OLI module content, not on external resources or personal experience.

Question 1

Select one answer.10 pointsWhich of the following would be a significant factor in choosing to buy individual applications from different vendors as opposed to a bundled suite of applications from a single vendors (some of the applications in the bundled suite you will not need to use)?

1. All the individual apps vendors will ensure that their individual apps work with your existing platform and OS.
2. Purchasing many programs that will not be used may be more costly than purchasing only those you know you will use.
3. Different vendors are careful to make the user interface common across various individual apps, making the learning curve that same as that for a bundled suite.

Question 2

Select one answer.10 pointsWhen a party purchases an app from the author, the copyright transfers from the author to the buyer. What is this is called?

1. Granting a license to use the software
2. First sale doctrine
3. The right of paternity
4. The right of integrity

Question 3

Select one answer.10 pointsLynette makes frequent visits to family and needs only the most basic functionality in the application she is going to use while having access to the internet. She does not like to carry a laptop or table with her on these visits. If cost and security of data are not major considerations but ease of access is, which type of software is more likely to support Lynette?

1. Cloud or SaaS software
2. Installed software

Question 4

Select one answer.10 pointsYou are working with an online tech service to fix a problem with installation of a program on your machine. You grant them remote access to your computer to enable them to act as you to fix the situation. What type of OS must be installed on your machine to allow this type of action by another person?

1. Single user
2. Multiuser
3. Network
4. Multiprocessor

Question 5

Fill in the blanks by selecting one option from each menu.10 pointsAlicense has a recurring monthly or yearly fee associated with keeping the license valid.

Question 6

Fill in the blanks by selecting one option from each menu.Part 1: 10 pointsPart 2: 10 pointsPart 3: 10 points30 points

Edwin works for company ZZZ and reported to the Business Software Alliance that his company was using software without a legal license for that software. What are some of the potential outcomes of his whistleblowing action? Select Yes or No for each option.

The software manufacturer can file a civil suit against the company with potential penalties up to $150,000 that ZZZ would have to pay.

The government can criminally prosecute the company and fine ZZZ up to $250,000.

Edwin may receive a bounty or reward based on his actions and upon successful collection of fines to be paid by ZZZ.

Question 7

Select one answer.10 pointsTrue or false? When downloading a game to your smartphone, it is important to check the vendor’s website to see if your model of phone and OS are listed as supporting this game.

1. True
2. False

Question 8

Select one answer.10 pointsWhich type of software might you find in a microwave?

1. Application software
2. Firmware
3. System software

Question 9

Select one answer.10 pointsIf you were looking for an app that enabled you to make modifications to photos you had taken and then transferred to your computer, which category of apps would be the best fit for your work?

1. Graphics/multimedia
2. Educational
3. Communication

Question 10

Select one answer.10 pointsWhen is a web app considered platform independent?

1. When updates to the latest versions of the app is an automatic service
2. When the web app is written to be run within any of the standard browsers and on any platform on which that browser operates
3. When the app is accessible whenever and wherever internet service is available

Question 11

Select one answer.10 pointsIn terms of updates to your application, what advantages does a cloud-based application have over an installed application?

1. Cloud-based upgrades are always free, whereas upgrades to your local device may involve an upgrade fee.
2. Cloud-based software is updated automatically on the servers without any need to download updates to the local device.
3. Updates and upgrades are automatic for cloud-based applications.

Question 12

Fill in the blanks by selecting one option from each menu.Part 1: 10 pointsPart 2: 10 pointsPart 3: 10 points30 points

Which of the following belong to the category of system utilities? Select Yes or No for each option.

An operating system

A device driver

An antivirus program

Question 13

Select one answer.10 pointsTrue or false? Many people do not read through an EULA because the language is confusing or the document is too long. By simply agreeing to the EULA, the user might also be agreeing to never criticize the product publicly.

1. True
2. False

Question 14

Select one answer.10 pointsHelen obtained a refurbished computer from a reputable reseller. It came with all the required hardware but no OS. She prefers to install a customizable OS that can be obtained for little or no cost. Which OS would you recommend?

1. Apple
2. Linux
3. Windows

Question 15

Fill in the blanks by selecting one option from each menu.Part 1: 10 pointsPart 2: 10 points20 points

The latest smartphones have almost all the functions available as those on a laptop. If you intend to use your smartphone the same way you would use a laptop (e.g., productivity work, gaming, texting, photos, internet browsing) and phone calls, which of the following are factors to consider when deciding on which model to purchase? Select Yes or No for each option.

Choose a style of phone that you like. The OS is not important.

Your first consideration should be choosing a cellular service provider with decent data and voice reception wherever you may be. The OS is secondary.

Question 16

Select one answer.10 pointsTrue or false? If specified in the EULA, you are allowed to make a backup copy of a software application without violating copyright protection.

1. True
2. False

Question 17

Fill in the blanks by selecting one option from each menu.Part 1: 10 pointsPart 2: 10 pointsPart 3: 10 pointsPart 4: 10 points40 points

Which of the following is/are considered a job that an operating system must perform? Select Yes or No for each option.

Managing a library of functions and routines used by applications

Managing the memory and storage requirements for processing

Processing raw data and instructions into information

Starting the GUI

Question 18

Select one answer.10 pointsWhich of the following would be the best description of system software?

1. Instructions that work together to coordinate all the computer’s hardware devices and provide the platform for use of application packages
2. Software that has been permanently written on a read-only memory computer chip
3. The set of programs that the user manipulates for productivity

Question 19

Fill in the blanks by selecting one option from each menu.Part 1: 10 pointsPart 2: 10 pointsPart 3: 10 points30 points

Allison spends a lot of time socializing with friends on Facebook, downloading movies, and completing schoolwork. But her older computer needs to be replaced because the latest operating system cannot be installed on her older machine without significant replacement of internal components. She had decided on a new tablet format. Which of the following are critical components she must keep in mind when purchasing the tablet? Select Yes or No for each option.

The capacity of the hard drive memory

The capacity of random access memory (RAM)

Choosing a Microsoft-based PC over an Apple-based PC system

Question 20

Fill in the blanks by selecting one option from each menu.10 pointsAnything that can be stored electronically on hardware is called.

Question 21

Fill in the blanks by selecting one option from each menu.Part 1: 10 pointsPart 2: 10 pointsPart 3: 10 points30 points

On a device that utilizes firmware along with an OS and software applications, for which of the following is compatibility with that firmware required? Select Yes or No for each option.

A utility program

An operating system

Software

Question 22

Select one answer.10 pointsWhat function does firmware serve in a computer system?

1. Management of computer hardware resources and providing common services for computer programs
2. A computer program designed to directly support user productivity
3. The fixed, usually rather small, programs that internally control various electronic devices

Question 23

Fill in the blanks by selecting one option from each menu.Part 1: 10 pointsPart 2: 10 pointsPart 3: 10 points30 points

Which of the following would the application software serve as the interface between? Select Yes or No for each option.

The operating system and firmware

The operating system and the user

The user and firmware

Question 24

Fill in the blanks by selecting one option from each menu.Part 1: 10 pointsPart 2: 10 pointsPart 3: 10 points30 points

Which of the following would be considered system utilities? Select Yes or No for each option.

You lock your machine—requiring a password to be entered to enable starting or restarting the OS.

You schedule automatic updates of the OS to occur in the background.

You use a favorite browser when connected to the internet.

Question 25

Select one answer.10 pointsTrue or false? The OS must be compatible with the application software loaded on the device in order to work properly.

1. True
2. False

Question 26

Select one answer.10 pointsBy Berne Convention rules, what does the right of integrity grant to the author of an original work?

1. The right to object to any modification or distortion of the work
2. The right to distribute or sell the work
3. The right to claim authorship of a work

Question 27

Select one answer.10 pointsYou have created a personal web page using a commercially available design program and web hosting site. The only items on your personal machine are the pictures you have uploaded to your site. What type of software are you most likely using to create, modify, or update your website pages?

1. Cloudware
2. Installed
3. Shareware

Question 28

Select one answer.10 pointsWhich major OS the fewest reported security breaches?

1. Apple’s OS X
2. Microsoft’s Windows 8
3. Blackberry OS

Question 29

Fill in the blanks by selecting one option from each menu.10 pointsThe source code forsoftware cannot be viewed and modified.

Question 30

Fill in the blanks by selecting one option from each menu.10 pointssoftware and/or licenses prohibit modification of the program and/or source code.

Question 31

Select one answer.10 pointsTrue or false? A site license allows an unlimited number of employees at a single location to use a software app simultaneously.

1. True
2. False

Question 32

Select one answer.10 pointsWhich of the types of software can be modified by the end user?

1. Packaged software
2. Shareware
3. Public domain software

Question 33

Select one answer.10 pointsTrue or false? Public domain software and free software have the same distribution restrictions.

1. True
2. False

Question 34

Select one answer.10 pointsBecause there are no copyright or licensing restrictions on the code, programmers/users can more quickly make corrections or enhancements to the applications. This is true for which type of software?

1. Off-the-shelf
2. Shareware
3. Custom
4. Free software

Question 35

Fill in the blanks by selecting one option from each menu.10 pointsYou have opted to install a free version of a virtual private network (VPN) product on your computer to protect your identity when working online. But ads keep popping up on your screen every time you activate the VPN, suggesting that you upgrade to the premium version. This type of advertising is called.

Question 36

Select one answer.10 pointsTrue or false? A device driver is typically embedded on firmware that is part of your computer.

1. True
2. False

Question 37

Select one answer.10 pointsFrederick misused a well-known accounting program to defraud one of his clients. He was criminally charged and faces jail time. Can he claim that the accounting program vendor is also liable for making it easy to use the product to defraud the client?

1. Yes
2. No