Lesson 6 - Software and Hardware Interaction

True/False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

____	1.	Using a microphone to create an audio file to accompany a message is an example of how data is processed and sent to an output device.

____	2.	Debugging is when errors in code are found and corrected.

____	3.	System software is also referred to as productivity software.

____	4.	One of the tasks you can perform with application software is modifying and applying rules to data.

____	5.	Productivity software provides a consistent way for applications to interact with hardware without having to know all the details of the device or driver.

____	6.	A driver is a program that translates computer code written by a programmer into an executable program.

____	7.	Many companies, government organizations, and educational institutions purchase a network license.

____	8.	Most network licenses are offered in single-user increments.

____	9.	Google Docs is an example of SaaS.

____	10.	Bundleware is software included with the purchase of a new computer.

Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.

____	1.	Popular ____ devices include the keyboard, scanner, and mouse.
a.	input	c.	data	
b.	entry	d.	portable	

____	2.	____ is programming code written to provide instructions to the hardware so that it can perform tasks.
a.	Input	c.	Software	
b.	Output	d.	Data	

____	3.	A computer processes data by applying rules called ____.
a.	logic	c.	programs	
b.	algorithms	d.	syntax	

____	4.	Which of the following is NOT true about how a software program works?
a.	After writing steps to solve a problem in English, the programmer then needs to write them in a formal programming language.	
b.	A computer cannot do anything without being instructed how to do it.	
c.	A specialized computer program translates the programming language into machine language.	
d.	All of the above are true.	

____	5.	The accompanying figure shows an example of a(n) ____.
a.	algorithm	c.	flowchart	
b.	logical path	d.	program	

____	6.	____ software helps you perform a specific task.
a.	Utility	c.	System	
b.	Application	d.	Performance	

____	7.	____ software refers to the operating system and utility programs.
a.	System	c.	Development	
b.	Application	d.	Performance	

____	8.	Which of the following is NOT one of the three categories of system software?
a.	Operating systems	c.	Language translators	
b.	Utilities	d.	Word processing	

____	9.	GUI stands for Graphical User ____.
a.	Interface	c.	Interaction	
b.	Internet	d.	Information	

____	10.	Which of the following is NOT an example of an operating system?
a.	Mac OS	c.	Microsoft Windows	
b.	Linux	d.	Microsoft Office	

____	11.	The accompanying figure shows an example of a(n) ____.
a.	operating system	c.	service pack	
b.	Web application	d.	system software	

____	12.	SaaS stands for Software as a ____.
a.	Service	c.	Single-user	
b.	System	d.	Series	

____	13.	Which of the following is NOT true about SaaS?
a.	An application is licensed for use as a service.	
b.	Software is provided to customers on demand through the Internet or a network.	
c.	The demand for SaaS is managed by a company known as an ISP.	
d.	All of the above are true.	

____	14.	A single-user software license is also called a(n) ____ license.
a.	network	c.	SaaS	
b.	EULA	d.	service	

____	15.	A fix for a software problem is called any of the following, EXCEPT: ____.
a.	upgrade	c.	update	
b.	patch	d.	service pack	

____	16.	____ software is when one or more programmers create a program and make the program and its source code available to the general public for use without cost.
a.	Freeware	c.	Shareware	
b.	Bundleware	d.	Open source	

Rafael is helping Ashley understand how software providers fix software issues and make product enhancements.

____	17.	Rafael tells Ashley that a(n) ____ is applied over software that you already have installed in order to fix something.
a.	patch	c.	service pack	
b.	update	d.	upgrade	

____	18.	Rafael tells Ashley that a(n) ____ is a collection of fixes or enhancements to a software program delivered as a single file.
a.	patch	c.	service pack	
b.	update	d.	upgrade	

Cara is looking to purchase new software and is educating herself about software distribution and licensing.

____	19.	Cara learns that all of the following are true about software licensing and distribution, EXCEPT: ____.
a.	SaaS is one of the fastest growing segments of the IT industry.	
b.	A Web application requires a specific operating system.	
c.	Generally, updates are available free of charge.	
d.	If you reject the EULA, the software installation does not continue.	

____	20.	Cara learns that ____ is copyrighted software given away for free.
a.	open source software	c.	bundleware	
b.	shareware	d.	freeware	

Lesson 6 - Software and Hardware Interaction
Answer Section

TRUE/FALSE

	1.	ANS:	T	PTS:	1	REF:	Mod 1-111

	2.	ANS:	T	PTS:	1	REF:	Mod 1-114

	3.	ANS:	F	PTS:	1	REF:	Mod 1-114

	4.	ANS:	T	PTS:	1	REF:	Mod 1-114

	5.	ANS:	F	PTS:	1	REF:	Mod 1-118

	6.	ANS:	F	PTS:	1	REF:	Mod 1-118

	7.	ANS:	T	PTS:	1	REF:	Mod 1-119

	8.	ANS:	F	PTS:	1	REF:	Mod 1-119

	9.	ANS:	T	PTS:	1	REF:	Mod 1-119

	10.	ANS:	T	PTS:	1	REF:	Mod 1-123

MULTIPLE CHOICE

	1.	ANS:	A	PTS:	1	REF:	Mod 1-110

	2.	ANS:	C	PTS:	1	REF:	Mod 1-111

	3.	ANS:	B	PTS:	1	REF:	Mod 1-112

	4.	ANS:	D	PTS:	1	REF:	Mod 1-112

	5.	ANS:	C	PTS:	1	REF:	Mod 1-113

	6.	ANS:	B	PTS:	1	REF:	Mod 1-114

	7.	ANS:	A	PTS:	1	REF:	Mod 1-114

	8.	ANS:	D	PTS:	1	REF:	Mod 1-118

	9.	ANS:	A	PTS:	1	REF:	Mod 1-118

	10.	ANS:	D	PTS:	1	REF:	Mod 1-118

	11.	ANS:	B	PTS:	1	REF:	Mod 1-120

	12.	ANS:	A	PTS:	1	REF:	Mod 1-119

	13.	ANS:	C	PTS:	1	REF:	Mod 1-119

	14.	ANS:	B	PTS:	1	REF:	Mod 1-119

	15.	ANS:	A	PTS:	1	REF:	Mod 1-119

	16.	ANS:	D	PTS:	1	REF:	Mod 1-123

	17.	ANS:	A	PTS:	1	REF:	Mod 1-119	TOP:	Critical Thinking

	18.	ANS:	C	PTS:	1	REF:	Mod 1-119	TOP:	Critical Thinking

	19.	ANS:	B	PTS:	1	REF:	Mod 1-120	TOP:	Critical Thinking

	20.	ANS:	D	PTS:	1	REF:	Mod 1-123	TOP:	Critical Thinking