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ISY  101  MODULE 3 CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING

1.	System software is designed to accomplish __________ tasks.
a.    real-world
b.    computer-centric
c.    gaming
d.    only operating systems
Hint: Page 120
SLO10:List the key features and uses for word processing, spreadsheet, desktop publishing, and 
Web authoring software
LO10B:Specify the purpose for each major software category
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2.	In the figure below, the item marked C is a(n):
 
a.    formula.
b.    active cell.
c.    caption.
d.    label.
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SLO10:List the key features and uses for word processing, spreadsheet, desktop publishing, and 
Web authoring software
LO10C:Name the key features and uses for word processing, spreadsheet, desktop publishing, and 
Web authoring software
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3.	A __________ is a legal contract that defines the ways in which you may use a computer program.
a.    software license
b.    software agreement
c.    software copyright
d.    purchase agreement
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SLO10:List the key features and uses for word processing, spreadsheet, desktop publishing, and Web
 authoring software
LO10E:Distinguish among the rights granted by copyright law, commercial software licenses, and public
 domain software
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4.	Software that is available without restriction is:
a.    shareware.
b.    open source.
c.    public domain.
d.    GPL.
Hint: Page 149
SLO10:List the key features and uses for word processing, spreadsheet, desktop publishing, and Web
 authoring software
LO10E:Distinguish among the rights granted by copyright law, commercial software licenses, and public 
domain software
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5.	A formula can contain ____ and mathematical operators.
a.    manipulatives
b.    labels
c.    cell references
d.    locations
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SLO10:List the key features and uses for word processing, spreadsheet, desktop publishing, and Web
 authoring software
LO10D:Select the types of software available for graphics, video, music, education and reference, 
entertainment, and business
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6.	To find a particular record or group of records in a database, you use a(n):
a.    find.
b.    query.
c.    inquiry.
d.    search.
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SLO10:List the key features and uses for word processing, spreadsheet, desktop publishing, and Web
 authoring software
LO10C:Name the key features and uses for word processing, spreadsheet, desktop publishing, and Web
 authoring software
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7.	In the figure below, the item marked B represents:
 
a.    a column.
b.    a field.
c.    a record.
d.    an item.
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SLO10:List the key features and uses for word processing, spreadsheet, desktop publishing, and 
Web authoring software
LO10C:Name the key features and uses for word processing, spreadsheet, desktop publishing, and 
Web authoring software
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8.	A page layout includes:
a.    headers and footers.
b.    page numbers.
c.    margins.
d.    All of the choices apply.
Hint: Page 135
SLO10:List the key features and uses for word processing, spreadsheet, desktop publishing, and Web
 authoring software
LO10C:Name the key features and uses for word processing, spreadsheet, desktop publishing, and Web 
authoring software
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9.	You can use the results from a search on a database in all of these ways except to:
a.    print records.
b.    export data.
c.    convert formats.
d.    create records
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SLO10:List the key features and uses for word processing, spreadsheet, desktop publishing, and Web
 authoring software
LO10B:Specify the purpose for each major software category
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10.	In the figure below, the items marked C represent:
 
a.    cells.
b.    fields.
c.    records.
d.    items.
Hint: Page 139
SLO10:List the key features and uses for word processing, spreadsheet, desktop publishing, and Web 
authoring software
LO10C:Name the key features and uses for word processing, spreadsheet, desktop publishing, and Web 
authoring software
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11.	Antivirus software does not require any updates.
a.    True
b.    False
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SLO3:Describe how antivirus software works
LO3A:Describe how antivirus software works
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12.	Productivity software that has sophisticated features to help you produce professional quality output is considered __________ software.
a.    word processing
b.    desktop publishing
c.    Web authoring
d.    spreadsheet
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SLO10:List the key features and uses for word processing, spreadsheet, desktop publishing, and Web
 authoring software
LO10C:Name the key features and uses for word processing, spreadsheet, desktop publishing, and Web
 authoring software
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13.	In the figure below, the index card represents a single database:
 
a.    data.
b.    field.
c.    record.
d.    item.
Hint: Page 139
SLO10:List the key features and uses for word processing, spreadsheet, desktop publishing, and Web
 authoring software
LO10C:Name the key features and uses for word processing, spreadsheet, desktop publishing, and Web 
authoring software
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14.	In the figure below, the item marked A is a(n):
 
a.    formula.
b.    active cell.
c.    caption.
d.    label.
Hint: Page 136
SLO10:List the key features and uses for word processing, spreadsheet, desktop publishing, and Web 
authoring software
LO10C:Name the key features and uses for word processing, spreadsheet, desktop publishing, and Web 
authoring software
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15.	A type of software that provides a set of tools for transferring video footage from a camcorder to a computer is __________ software.
a.    role-playing
b.    video editing
c.    simulation
d.    ear training
Hint: Page 140
SLO10:List the key features and uses for word processing, spreadsheet, desktop publishing, and Web
 authoring software
LO10D:Select the types of software available for graphics, video, music, education and reference, 
entertainment, and business
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16.	What are two main categories of software?
a.    System and application
b.    System and methodical
c.    Application and processing
d.    Authoring and publishing
Hint: Page 120
SLO10:List the key features and uses for word processing, spreadsheet, desktop publishing, and Web 
authoring software
LO10D:Select the types of software available for graphics, video, music, education and reference, 
entertainment, and business
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17.	The intersection of a column and a row on a spreadsheet is called a:
a.    formula.
b.    value.
c.    number.
d.    cell.
Hint: Page 136
SLO10:List the key features and uses for word processing, spreadsheet, desktop publishing, and Web
 authoring software
LO10A:Identify the way software is categorized
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18.	3-D graphics software provides a set of tools for creating __________ that represents three-dimensional objects.
a.    models
b.    prototypes
c.    wireframes
d.    photos
Hint: Page 137
SLO10:List the key features and uses for word processing, spreadsheet, desktop publishing, and Web
 authoring software
LO10B:Specify the purpose for each major software category
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19.	Spreadsheets are particularly useful for:
a.    a what-if analysis.
b.    use as a calculator.
c.    creating tables.
d.    None of the choices apply.
Hint: Page 136
SLO10:List the key features and uses for word processing, spreadsheet, desktop publishing, and Web 

authoring software
LO10A:Identify the way software is categorized
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20.	To get rid of software you no longer want, you:
a.    delete the icon.
b.    delete the files.
c.    run an uninstall routine.
d.    None of the choices apply.
Hint: Page 160
SLO10:List the key features and uses for word processing, spreadsheet, desktop publishing, and Web 
authoring software
LO10F:Identify how to install and uninstall software
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