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Question 51

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Why is a fragmented disk slower than one that is defragmented?

A) A fragmented disk contains temporary Internet files and unused program files that need to be deleted.
B) A fragmented disk contains programs that were deleted using Windows Explorer.
C) A fragmented disk has many files stored in noncontiguous sectors.
D) A fragmented disk has no index.

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Which of the following are uses for application software?

A) to make users more productive
B) to serve as the interface between the user and the computer hardware
C) to assist users with controlling or maintaining the operation of a computer
D) to make business activities more difficult and, therefore, more secure

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You have a variety of helpful apps on your smartphone, including ones that allow you to remotely start your car or calculate a restaurant tip. In which of the following categories do these apps fall?

Video editing software allows professionals to modify a segment of a video, called a clip.

Which of the following describes a potentially damaging computer program that affects, or infects, a computer negatively by altering the way the computer works without the user's knowledge or permission?

To use applications, a computer must be running an operating system.

Professional DTP software is ideal for the production of high-quality color documents such as textbooks, corporate newsletters, marketing literature, product catalogs, and annual reports.

A(n) ____________________ is a program that allows you to view images and animations, listen to audio, and watch video files on your computer or mobile device.

With web apps, you always access the latest version of the software.

Which of the following warns that the computer is infected and needs immediate attention?

Which of the following kinds of players is a program that allows you to view images and animation, listen to audio, and watch video files on your computer?

When users format a project, they change its appearance. Formatting is important because the overall look of a document significantly can affect its capability to communicate clearly. Examples of formatting tasks are changing the font, font size, and font style. a. A font is a name assigned to a specific design of characters. Cambria and Calibri are examples of fonts. b. Font size indicates the size of the characters in a particular font. Font size is gauged by a measurement system called points. A single point is about 1/72 of an inch in height. c. A font style adds emphasis to a font. Bold, italic, underline, and color are examples of font styles.

Some shareware developers render their software useless if no payment is received after the trial period expires.

An engineer who needs to manage new product development might use what type of software?

Which category of applications allows you to locate a nearby restaurant or check the weather forecast?

Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. a. browser b. app c. video conferencing d. discussion forum e. software suite f. tax preparation g. instant messaging h. chat room i. media sharing j. personal firewall k. clip art l. database m. image editing n. photo editing o. personal finance p. web feed q. CAD r. blogware s. wireless messaging t. email -A collection of data organized in a manner that allows access, retrieval, and use of that data

-When using spreadsheet software like the kind in the accompanying figure, what are the rows and columns collectively called?

The programmer of a virus, known as a virus author, intentionally writes a virus program.

When a document contains text displayed in 10-point Cambria, to what does the 10-point refer?

Ghosting is a severe problem with today's displays.