IFSM 201 Quiz 12 (UMUC)

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IFSM 201 Quiz 12 (UMUC)

Question 1

Points: 10 out of 10

Which 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

Points: 10 out of 10

When 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

Points: 10 out of 10

Lynette 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

Points: 0 out of 10

You 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

Points: 10 out of 10

Kendra opts to purchase an Adobe Acrobat suite that she wants to use anywhere via the internet. The cloud-based version also supports downloading a limited version of the suite onto her local computer. What type of license should she purchase?

1. A cloud-based subscription

2. A single-user license

3. A single-user license and a cloud-based subscription

Question 6

Part 1: 10 out of 10

Part 2: 10 out of 10

Part 3: 10 out of 10

Points: 30 out of 30

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

Points: 10 out of 10

True 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

Points: 0 out of 10

Which type of software might you find in a microwave?

1. Application software

2. Firmware

3. System software

Question 9

Points: 10 out of 10

Which of the following would be considered an application software suite?

1. OpenOffice

2. Adobe Acrobat Reader

3. Safari

4. Angry Birds

Question 10

Points: 10 out of 10

When 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

Part 1: 10 out of 10

Part 2: 10 out of 10

Part 3: 10 out of 10

Points: 30 out of 30

Which of the following are factors that would impact a decision to use installed apps versus cloud-based apps? Select Yes or No for each option.

You have reliable and high-speed internet access

One-time cost is considerably less than subscription fees calculated over a year of use (disregarding maintenance and upgrade fees).

Full functionality is provided by only the installed version.

Question 12

Part 1: 0 out of 10

Part 2: 10 out of 10

Part 3: 0 out of 10

Points: 10 out of 30

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

Part 1: 10 out of 10

Part 2: 10 out of 10

Points: 20 out of 20

EULAs typically contain conditions or other terms related to what the user can do with the software. What other items may also be contained in an EULA? Select Yes or No for each option.

Items related to the vendor’s intention to gather statistics or include ads

A guarantee that the terms of the EULA will not be changed

Question 14

Points: 10 out of 10

Helen 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

Points: 10 out of 10

What is a phablet?

1. A very portable tablet PC with wifi capability, such as the Kindle Fire HD eReader

2. A device that combines the screen size (5- to 6.9-inch) and functions of a tablet with several features of a phone

3. A smartphone

Question 16

Points: 10 out of 10

True 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

Part 1: 10 out of 10

Part 2: 10 out of 10

Part 3: 0 out of 10

Part 4: 10 out of 10

Points: 30 out of 40

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

Points: 10 out of 10

Which 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

Points: 10 out of 10

Walt wants to complete almost all of his work-related tasks on a phablet. But he still needs to share files with co-workers and would do this by downloading and uploading files from their machines. Should this situation influence his decision on the type of phablet to purchase?

1. Yes

2. No

Question 20

Points: 10 out of 10

Anything that can be stored electronically on hardware is called

Question 21

Points: 10 out of 10

Estephan wants to upgrade his Mac computer to the latest operating system, but he cannot seem to install the new version on his computer. He has already backed up his current files, run the latest Mac Software Upgrades for his machine and verified that his hard drive does not have any corrupt files. What is most likely the problem?

1. The hardware does not have the capacity (memory availability) to store and utilize the newer operating system.

2. He has chosen an update for a server instead of his personal machine.

3. A faulty download or upgrade program

Question 22

Points: 10 out of 10

What 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

Part 1: 10 out of 10

Part 2: 10 out of 10

Part 3: 10 out of 10

Part 4: 10 out of 10

Part 5: 10 out of 10

Part 6: 10 out of 10

Part 7: 10 out of 10

Points: 70 out of 70

For each of the following, is the software example assigned to the correct category of software? Select Yes or No for each option.

The operating system software is system software.

The GUI is considered part of the system software.

An accounting program is considered application software.

Device drivers belong to the category of system software.

The Microsoft Office suite belongs to the category of application software.

Internet Explorer is an example of application software.

Utilities installed with the OS are considered system software.

Question 24

Points: 0 out of 10

You need to set up a brand new wireless network that you have created in your home. To do this you work through which type of software listed here?

1. Operating system

2. System utility

3. Application

4. Firmware

Question 25

Points: 10 out of 10

What is the least significant issue that needs to be addressed when ensuring the proper functioning of a computer?

1. Compatibility among the hardware, OS, and application software

2. Determining the best fit of hardware, OS, and software for the user

3. Evaluating application packages that support the user’s needs

Question 26

Points: 0 out of 10

Under what condition is the following statement true?

You have the right to prevent others from using or distributing a piece of software or an app.

1. You have purchased the license to use the software.

2. You own the copyright to the piece of software.

3. You wrote the software or app.

Question 27

Points: 10 out of 10

You use hotmail as your email program. What type of software are you using?

1. Custom

2. Installed

3. SaaS

Question 28

Points: 10 out of 10

Which major OS the fewest reported security breaches?

1. Apple’s OS X

2. Microsoft’s Windows 8

3. Blackberry OS

Question 29

Points: 10 out of 10

The source code for

software cannot be viewed and modified.

Question 30

Points: 10 out of 10

software and/or licenses prohibit modification of the program and/or source code.

Question 31

Points: 10 out of 10

True 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

Points: 10 out of 10

Which of the types of software can be modified by the end user?

1. Packaged software

2. Shareware

3. Public domain software

Question 33

Points: 10 out of 10

Rebecca has downloaded a trial version of Microsoft Office. But she finds that she cannot complete all of her assignments because some functions she needs are not included in the trial version. To what type of software does this application belong?

1. Open source software

2. Shareware

3. Custom software

Question 34

Part 1: 10 out of 10

Part 2: 10 out of 10

Part 3: 10 out of 10

Part 4: 10 out of 10

Points: 40 out of 40

Which of the following can be modified by the end user? Select Yes or No for each option.

Microsoft Powerpoint

Trial version of Adobe Acrobat

Chrome browser

Open source version of Linux’s Ubuntu OS

Question 35

Points: 10 out of 10

An application designed to remotely access or control a computer without being detected by users or by installed security programs is called

Question 36

Part 1: 10 out of 10

Part 2: 10 out of 10

Points: 20 out of 20

Which of the following would typically be described as a “plug and play” device you install on your computer? Select Yes or No for each option.

Flash or thumb drive

An internet browser

Question 37

Points: 10 out of 10

Frederick 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