Which operating system was the first to include a graphical user interface (GUI)?
(1 point)
Responses
MacOS
MacOS
Linux
Linux
Chrome OS
Chrome OS
Windows
MacOS is the correct answer.
Vanessa has downloaded Microsoft Office to her home computer so she can work from home more efficiently. Since this is a type of _____software, she must purchase it, and she cannot make changes to the code or access it in any way unless she wants to face prosecution.
(1 point)
Responses
open-source
open-source
proprietary
proprietary
even-source
even-source
branded
proprietary
Sharon works in the entertainment industry and is a game creator. Which of the following types of specialized software would she MOST LIKELY use?
(1 point)
Responses
computer-aided manufacturing
computer-aided manufacturing
3D printing
3D printing
computer-aided design
computer-aided design
3D animation
Sharon, as a game creator in the entertainment industry, would most likely use 3D animation software.
Deshawn wants to buy a Chromebook that includes the Chrome OS because it is cheaper and has more freedom from software contracts and licenses. Since it is an open-source software, where will he MOST LIKELY get technical support when he needs it?
(1 point)
Responses
online communities that offer free or paid support
online communities that offer free or paid support
the instruction manual that comes with the OS
the instruction manual that comes with the OS
there is no assistance since it is an open-source software
there is no assistance since it is an open-source software
the company’s 24/7 help line
Since Chrome OS is an open-source software, Deshawn would most likely get technical support from online communities that offer free or paid support.
Carlos creates designs to automate mechanical processes. Which of the following types of specialized software would he MOST LIKELY use?
(1 point)
Responses
computer-aided manufacturing
computer-aided manufacturing
3D modeling
3D modeling
computer-aided design
computer-aided design
3D animation
Carlos, who creates designs to automate mechanical processes, would most likely use computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software.
Which of the following is an open-source operating system and can be found in devices such as a smart watch or smart fridge?
(1 point)
Responses
MacOS
MacOS
Linux
Linux
Chrome OS
Chrome OS
Windows
Linux is an open-source operating system that can be found in devices such as smartwatches or smart fridges.
Which of the following types of operating systems is developed by Microsoft and is the most widely-used operating system in the world?
(1 point)
Responses
MacOS
MacOS
Linux
Linux
Chrome OS
Chrome OS
Windows
Windows, developed by Microsoft, is the most widely-used operating system in the world.
Aditi is typing a research paper in Microsoft Word. Which of the following software types would this fall under?
(1 point)
Responses
operating system
operating system
system software
system software
entertainment software
entertainment software
productivity software
Typing a research paper in Microsoft Word falls under productivity software.
Thomas is troubleshooting the operating system on his computer. Which of the following software types is the operating system?
(1 point)
Responses
application software
application software
system software
system software
entertainment software
entertainment software
productivity softwar
The operating system is considered as system software.
Ramesh just upgraded his laptop and bought one with a touch screen. He can now use his fingers to scroll and select things right on the screen. Which operating system aspect makes this possible?
(1 point)
Responses
disk operations
disk operations
graphical user interface
graphical user interface
hardware drivers
hardware drivers
application software
application software
The graphical user interface (GUI) aspect of the operating system makes it possible for Ramesh to use his fingers to scroll and select things on the touch screen.
Quinton has built a computer by plugging his CPU to the motherboard, adding RAM and ROM, connecting an SSD card and power cables, and adding a monitor, keyboard, and mouse. Now he is ready to use the computer. What programs and instructions will he need to finish the process and actually run his new computer?
(1 point)
Responses
software
software
hardware
hardware
peripherals
peripherals
extension cards
To actually run his new computer, Quinton will need software, which includes an operating system and various applications. Additionally, he may also need to install drivers for his hardware and configure the settings. Therefore, software is needed to finish the process and make the computer operational.
Siobhan works from home and frequently uses email for communication and Excel for creating spreadsheets for her job. What category of software do these fall under?
(1 point)
Responses
application software
application software
system software
system software
operating system
operating system
utility programs
Email and Excel fall under the category of application software, as they are specific programs used for particular tasks or applications.
Hannah is an architect who designs buildings and bridges. Which of the following specialized software does she MOST LIKELY use?
(1 point)
Responses
computer-aided manufacturing
computer-aided manufacturing
3D printer
3D printer
computer-aided design
computer-aided design
3D animation
Hannah, as an architect who designs buildings and bridges, would most likely use computer-aided design (CAD) software.
Morgan’s computer is having trouble writing and retrieving programs from the hard drive. Because of the malfunction in disk operations, what type of software is MOST LIKELY NOT working correctly?
(1 point)
Responses
utility program
utility program
operating system
operating system
application software
application software
communication program
The operating system is most likely not working correctly if there is a malfunction in disk operations, as the operating system is responsible for managing and controlling the disk operations.
What do CAD, CAM, and 3D animation all have in common?
(1 point)
Responses
they are all specific hardware that help to solve a problem in the business industry
they are all specific hardware that help to solve a problem in the business industry
they are all specialized software that help to solve a problem in the business industry
they are all specialized software that help to solve a problem in the business industry
they are all specific software programs that are used strictly for entertainment purposes
they are all specific software programs that are used strictly for entertainment purposes
they are all specialized pieces of hardware that are used strictly for entertainment purposes