QUESTION Which of the following helps the computer manage its internal and external resources? A) open-source software B) system software C) vertical market software D) specialty software E) device drivers ANSWER Answer: B Explanation: B) System software enables application software to interact with the computer and helps the computer manage its internal and external […]
QUESTION Which of the following is NOT considered specialty software? A) message center software B) groupware C) personal information manager D) desktop publishing software E) project management software ANSWER Answer: C Explanation: C) Personal information managers, such as Lotus organizer and Microsoft Task Scheduler, are considered common business software. The other options all focus […]
QUESTION Which of the following is NOT part of a software suite? A) word processing software B) spreadsheet software C) system software D) e-mail software E) presentation software ANSWER Answer: C Explanation: C) Software suites are packages of integrated application software. System software helps application software interact with the computer.
QUESTION Tina sends an e-mail on the company intranet to her supervisor Jonah across the hall. What does the e-mail pass through before Jonah reads it? A) mainframe B) microcontroller C) server D) flash drive E) client ANSWER Answer: C Explanation: C) A server is a central computer that holds data and programs for […]
QUESTION Networks reflect five basic technologies. Which of the following is NOT an accurate depiction of these technologies? A) size > WAN and LAN B) arrangement > client/server and P2P C) private uses > extranet and VPN D) bandwidth > secure and insecure E) connections > wired and wireless ANSWER Answer: D Explanation: D) […]
QUESTION Petra works at a leading biotech company, where she runs DNA samples and chemical formulas to discover molecule pairs that might cure genetic diseases. What type of computer does Petra use in her job? A) supercomputer B) microcontroller C) laptop D) tablet E) workstation ANSWER Answer: E Explanation: E) Petra deals with highly […]
QUESTION On Neil’s first day interning at the school’s tech lab, the director asked him to gather all the input devices and place them on the counter for inventory. Neil had never seen so much stuff, but he thinks he got everything. Maybe he grabbed too much. What should NOT be in the group on […]
QUESTION Suppose Pearce has a pre-existing condition that requires regular treatment. Which factor makes creating a flexible savings account (FSA) a less attractive option for this employee? A) Not all the providers Pearce uses are comfortable with taking a spending account card in payment. B) Pearce now cannot use FSA funds for over-the-counter medications such […]
QUESTION Given that Lighthouse is a nonprofit organization of modest size, which of the following is the least feasible option for the employer? A) an onsite wellness healthcare clinic B) a major medical benefits program with a larger deductible C) a healthcare program using a point-of-service system D) using an external source to administer healthcare […]
QUESTION All of the following weaken the claim that PMI charges accurately reflect the risk of loan default EXCEPT: A) The cost of private mortgage insurance goes up as the size of a mortgage increases. B) Well-informed buyers can avoid paying PMI if they are aware of loan products that divide up their mortgages into […]
