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In general, the operating system serves as an intermediary between the user and the computer. _________________________

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True

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____ are designed to be used with everyday objects, such as home appliances, gaming consoles, digital cameras, e-readers, digital photo frames, ATMs, toys, watches, GPS systems, home medical devices, voting terminals, and cars.

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Embedded operating systems

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The proprietary operating system for Mac computers made by Apple Corporation was ____.

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Mac OS

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Most operating systems are designed for either 16-bit or 32-bit CPUs. _________________________

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False

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Case 5-2 Dean has been using computers for some time now, but he is unfamiliar with a number of utility programs. In order to better maintain his computer, he decides to ask his coworker Andrea for advice on basic utility programs. Andrea tells Dean is that it is very important for him to ____ all of his important data on a regular basis to avoid data loss in the case of a problem with the computer. He can use a(n) ____ utility to do this.

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Backup

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Chrome OS is the first ____.

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cloud operating system

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In 1994, Microsoft announced that all versions of Windows after 3.11 would be full-fledged operating systems instead of just application environments. _________________________

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False

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Case 5-1 Janet is studying operating systems as part of her Understanding Computers 101 class. After learning about the different types of operating systems, she realizes that she uses a number of them in her daily life. All the computers in Janet's school computer lab have the latest version of Windows installed, which is ____.

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Windows 10

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When you issue the command for your computer to store a document on your hard drive, the application software must make sure that the specified hard drive exists.

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False

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Windows 98 was built from the ground up using a different kernel than the other versions of Windows.

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False

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The means by which an operating system or any other program interacts with the user is called the ____.

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User Interface

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Case 5-2 Dean has been using computers for some time now, but he is unfamiliar with a number of utility programs. In order to better maintain his computer, he decides to ask his coworker Andrea for advice on basic utility programs. Andrea advises Dean to remove unnecessary programs from his computer by using a(n) ____ utility.

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uninstall

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The documents waiting to be printed are said to be in a(n) print queue, which designates the order the documents will be printed. _________________________

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True

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All programs and data located in RAM are divided into fixed-length ____ or variable-length segments, depending on the operating system being used.

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Pages

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Folders can contain both files and other folders (called subfolders).

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True

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Most operating systems include security features, such as an integrated ____, to protect against unauthorized access via the Internet.

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Firewall

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____ allow the user to issue commands by selecting icons, buttons, menu items, and other objects—typically with a mouse, pen, or finger.

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Graphical user interfaces

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The older DOS operating system and some versions of the UNIX and Linux operating systems use a(n) graphical user interface. _________________________

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False

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Disk management programs diagnose and repair problems related to your hard drive. _________________________

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True

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To restore a file or folder deleted from your computer's hard drive, open the ____ and restore the file.

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Recycle Bin

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Most operating systems today use a text-based user interface.

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False

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System software is usually divided into two categories: operating systems and ____ programs.

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Utility

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____ is one of the most widely-used versions of Linux.

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Ubuntu

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File compression programs reduce the size of files so they take up less storage space on a storage medium or can be transmitted faster over the Internet.

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True

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Most operating systems are designed for either 16-bit or 32-bit CPUs.

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False

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____ are utility programs that search for documents and other files on a user's hard drives.

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Search Tools

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File extensions should not be changed by the user because the operating system uses them to identify the program that should be used to open the file.

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True

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Once a file management program is open, you can look at the folders and files stored on your computer.

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True

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In practice, the difference between system and application software is not always straightforward.

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True

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____ was originally developed in the late 1960s at AT&T Bell Laboratories as an operating system for midrange servers.

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UNIX

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To restore a file or folder deleted from your computer's hard drive, open the ____ and restore the file.

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Recycle Bin

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All programs and data located in RAM are divided into fixed-length ____ or variable-length segments, depending on the operating system being used.

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pages

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A ____ is an area in RAM or on the hard drive designated to hold input and output on their way in or out of the computer system.

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buffer

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The older DOS operating system and some versions of the UNIX and Linux operating systems use a(n) graphical user interface.

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False

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Stand-alone utility programs are often available in a suite of related programs.

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True

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In 1994, Microsoft announced that all versions of Windows after 3.11 would be full-fledged operating systems instead of just application environments. _________________________

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False

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Case 5-2 Dean has been using computers for some time now, but he is unfamiliar with a number of utility programs. In order to better maintain his computer, he decides to ask his coworker Andrea for advice on basic utility programs. Andrea tells Dean is that it is very important for him to ____ all of his important data on a regular basis to avoid data loss in the case of a problem with the computer. He can use a(n) ____ utility to do this.

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backup

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With File Explorer, use the View tab to specify how the items in the right pane are displayed. _________________________

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True

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____ is a Linux-based operating system developed by the Open Handset Alliance.

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Android

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Cleanup programs evaluate your system, looking for problems and making recommendations for fixing any errors that are discovered. _________________________

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False

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Small programs called ____ are used to communicate with peripheral devices, such as monitors, printers, portable storage devices, and keyboards.

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drivers

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Windows 10 replaces older mobile versions of Windows, including ____ and Windows RT, as well as older embedded versions of Windows.

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Windows Phone 8

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If a device driver file is deleted, becomes corrupted, or has a conflict with another piece of software, then the device will no longer work. _________________________

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True

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Larger computers—such as high-end servers, mainframes, and supercomputers—sometimes use operating systems designed solely for that type of system.

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True

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Uninstall utilities are designed to delete temporary files (such as deleted files still in the Recycle Bin, temporary Internet files, temporary installation files, and so forth) in order to free up disk space.

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False

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Filenames typically include a ____ at the end of the filename.

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file extension

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There are two primary forms of DOS: PC-DOS and MS-DOS.

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True

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The Windows Action Manager lists all the program and processes

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False

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Most operating systems include security features, such as an option to download and install ____ automatically from the operating system's manufacturer on a regular basis.

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security patches

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Case 6-2 Bryan has just started an internship in which he uses a database frequently. The database contains information about the company's employees. Bryan's supervisor senses that he is anxious about using the database and drops by to give him a short tutorial. Bryan is told by the supervisor that to create a database, he first needs to create the database ____ itself, and then he can create the necessary database objects.

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file

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The most common type of database used with personal computers today is a ____.

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relational database

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Businesses and many individuals often use office suites, sometimes called ____, to produce written documents.

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productivity software suites

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Popular drawing programs include ____, CorelDRAW, and Corel Painter.

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Adobe Illustrator CC

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In a worksheet, functions are words, column headings, and other nonmathematical data. _________________________

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False

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To create presentation graphics, database software is used.

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False

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At its most basic level, word processing is used to do what was done on a typewriter before computers were commonplace. _________________________

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True

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Most application programs that allow text editing have a(n) editing spot that looks like a blinking vertical line on the screen and shows where the next change will be made to the document currently displayed on the screen. _________________________

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False

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Most ____ programs are available to try free of charge, but typically require a small fee if you choose to use the program regularly.

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shareware

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A presentation graphics program contains an assortment of tools and operations for creating and editing slides, including preformatted ____ containing placeholders for the various elements in the slide.

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slide layouts

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Web-based software must be installed on the device being used before it is run. _________________________

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False

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Once an image is inserted into a document, it cannot easily be modified.

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False

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A(n) wizard is a document that is already created and formatted to fit a particular purpose, such as a fax cover sheet, résumé, memo, calendar, invoice, newsletter, or Web page. _________________________

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False

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Case 6-1 When Mary started college, her parents bought her a new computer that came loaded with the bare essentials in terms of software applications. She is now looking into purchasing additional software. Mary needs word processing software for her classes, but she has to budget her resources carefully this semester. She might consider using ____.

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Office Online

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Case 6-2 Bryan has just started an internship in which he uses a database frequently. The database contains information about the company's employees. Bryan's supervisor senses that he is anxious about using the database and drops by to give him a short tutorial. The supervisor explains that each employee's information forms a separate ____.

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record

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____ is used to plan, schedule, track, and analyze the tasks involved in a project, such as the construction of a building or the schedule for preparing a large advertising campaign for a client.

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Project management software

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In addition to their full versions, some commercial software is available in a ____ or trial version.

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demo

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Paragraph formatting changes an entire paragraph at one time, such as specifying the line spacing for a particular paragraph.

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true

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Popular application programs such as Word or PowerPoint typically have mobile versions.

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true

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Case 6-1 When Mary started college, her parents bought her a new computer that came loaded with the bare essentials in terms of software applications. She is now looking into purchasing additional software. Mary enjoys taking digital photos and would like software that would allow her to perform tasks such as correct brightness or contrast, eliminate red eye, crop, resize, etc. In order to have this functionality on her computer, she needs a photo ____ program.

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editing

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Word processing programs use a feature called ____, which means the insertion point automatically moves to the beginning of the next line when the end of the screen line is reached.

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word wrap

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A(n) ____ is a named, preprogrammed formula, such as to compute the average of a group of cells or to calculate a mortgage payment amount.

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function

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Drawing programs typically create vector graphics, which use mathematical formulas to represent image content instead of pixels. _________________________

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true

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Typically data in a database is organized into fields, records, and files.

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true

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To retrieve information from a database, queries and reports are used.

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true

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The Cut command in Windows can be replaced by the keyboard shortcut [Ctrl]+[C].

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false

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One of the most common painting programs is ____.

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Microsoft Paint

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Font size is measured in points. _________________________

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True

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Most spreadsheet programs do not have built-in Web capabilities.

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False

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In spreadsheet programs, labels and constant values are always copied exactly to the new location; what happens to formulas when they are copied depends on whether they use relative cell referencing or ____.

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absolute cell referencing

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When selecting font size in a document, ____ points equals one-inch-tall text.

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72

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____ are programs designed to play audio and video files.

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Media players

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Spreadsheet templates are available to help users quickly create common types of business documents, such as balance sheets, income statements, invoices, and purchase orders.

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True

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Public domain software is not copyrighted; instead, the ownership rights to the program have been donated to the public domain.

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True

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In spreadsheet programs, when absolute cell references are used, formulas are copied exactly as they are written.

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True

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The ____ is a tool in versions of Microsoft Office starting with Office 2007 that consists of tabs, which contain groups of related command buttons for the program being used.

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Ribbon

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___ is freeware software.

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Chrome (Web Browser)

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A type of sensitivity analysis (called what if in Microsoft Excel) involves having the spreadsheet compute the amount a constant value would need to be in order for the result of a particular formula to become a specified amount. _________________________

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False

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Most application programs have a built-in help feature, typically available through a(n) ____ button.

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Help

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In a typical word processing program, a footer is text entered by the user that appears at the top of every page.

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False

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When information from an ERP or other type of internal system is exchanged between different applications (either within an organization or between organizations), it is called ____.

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EAI

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The purpose of the preliminary investigation is to define and evaluate the proposal for a new system or system modification relatively quickly, to see if it is worthy of further study. _________________________

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True

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Two of the most common design and manufacturing systems are known as CAM and CAD.

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True

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____ are useful for identifying procedures and summarizing the decision making process for one step of a system.

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Decision tables

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The SCM describes the development of a system from the time it is first studied until the time it is updated or replaced.

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False

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Neural networks is the field devoted to the study of robots—devices, controlled by a person or a computer—that can move and react to sensory input. _________________________

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False

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TPS transactions are typically processed using batch processing.

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False

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Some benefits can be computed relatively easily by calculating the amount of labor the new system will save, the reduction in paperwork it will allow, and so on. These gains are called ____ because they represent quantifiable dollar amounts.

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tangible benefits

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When computer systems perform in ways that would be considered intelligent if observed in human beings, it is referred to as ____.

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artificial intelligence (AI)

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With a ____, both systems are operated in tandem until it is determined that the new system is working correctly, and then the old system is deactivated.

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parallel conversion

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Although more expensive than conventional outsourcing since it requires organizing its own facilities and hiring employees in a foreign country, ____ does give a company much more control over the employees and procedures used than with conventional outsourcing.

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captive offshoring

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A(n) ____ is used to describe the characteristics of all data used in a system.

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data dictionary

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Operating systems manage and process data from the time it is generated (such as data resulting from orders, documents, and other business transactions) through its conversion into information.

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false

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A paperless office can be implemented today through a variety of technologies and processing techniques.

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false

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A computer operations manager designs and builds the end-user interfaces and tools used with cloud services.

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False

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____ is the phase of system development in which the current system and identified problems are studied in depth and the needs of system users are assessed.

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system analysis

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Class diagrams and use case diagrams are used to illustrate systems that are based on the concept of ____.

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objects

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Case 12-1 Mary is entering her senior year of college. She has a meeting on Friday with her advisor to discuss her career plans. Mary might want to consider becoming a ____, as she would eventually like to manage networks for an organization and determine what changes, if any, are needed.

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network systems and data communications analyst

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Typically, information systems are used to support business intelligence (BI).

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True

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____ is a special type of large, integrated system that ties together all types of a company's activities, such as planning, manufacturing, sales, marketing, distribution, customer service, and finance.

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ERP

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Product lifecycle management systems are designed to manage a product as it moves through the various stages of its life cycle, from design to manufacturing to retirement.. ______

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True

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____ carry on written "conversations" with people in a natural language.

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Chatterbots

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In 1950, Alan Turing—one of the first AI researchers—argued that if a machine could successfully appear to be human to a knowledgeable observer, then it should be considered intelligent.

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True

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The combination of hardware, software, and other resources used to increase productivity and facilitate communications in the office, is collectively referred to as a(n) system development life cycle. _________________________

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False

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____ are useful for identifying procedures and summarizing the decision making process for one step of a system.

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Decision tables

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To help store, organize, and retrieve documents once they have been created in or converted to digital form, a(n) ____ system can be used.

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document management

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Robots of the future are expected to have a less humanoid form than the household robots currently on the market.

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False

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A(n) ____ is responsible for setting up and managing large databases within an organization.

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database administrator

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A company's ____ oversees routing transaction processing and information systems activities, as well as other computer-related areas.

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chief information officer (CIO)

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____ is the process of gathering, storing, accessing, and analyzing data about a company in order to make better business decisions.

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Business intelligence

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___ refer to the variety of systems in place to record the details of a company's financial transactions (such as payments and purchases).

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Accounting systems

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The goal of SCM is to reduce operating and inventory costs while meeting delivery objectives and increasing profits; that is, to be able to deliver the right product to the right place, at the right time, and at the right price.

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true

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Case 12-1 Mary is entering her senior year of college. She has a meeting on Friday with her advisor to discuss her career plans. Mary is also interested in identifying the business needs of a system and ensuring the systems meet those needs. Her advisor will probably tell her to look into becoming a ____.

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business analyst

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Two specific types of ____ are e-commerce systems and point-of-sale (POS) systems.

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order entry systems

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Case 12-2 Mother Goose Computing, Inc. provides computational biology consulting services. They are currently updating several of their systems. For the protein folding division, Mother Goose is planning to implement the new system module by module. This is called a ____ conversion.

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phased

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____ refers to the use of computers to help manage manufacturing operations and control the machinery used in those processes.

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Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)

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A ____ is responsible for maintaining a large, multiuser system.

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system administrator

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A(n) ____ is a collection of elements (people, hardware, software, and data) and procedures that interact to generate information needed by the users in an organization.

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information system

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Artificial intelligence systems that attempt to imitate the way a human brain works are called ____.

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neural networks

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A(n) data mart typically stores data for an entire enterprise.

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false

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The combination of hardware, software, and other resources used to increase productivity and facilitate communications in the office, is collectively referred to as a(n) system development life cycle.

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false

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The ____ contains a list of technical specifications for equipment, software, and services needed for a new system, as determined during the system design phase, and requests that vendors propose products that meet those specifications.

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request for proposal (RFP)

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Operating systems manage and process data from the time it is generated (such as data resulting from orders, documents, and other business transactions) through its conversion into information.

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False

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____ managers include supervisors, office managers, foremen, and other managers who supervise nonmanagement workers.

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Operational

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A(n) GIS program helps design buildings, bridges, and other structures; design new products; design mechanical and electrical systems; and so forth. ______________________________

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False

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DSSs are most often used by middle and executive managers for unstructured decisions, which often need to be based on unpredictable events or incomplete knowledge. _______________

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True

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____ focuses on specifying what the new system will look like and how it will work.

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System design

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The ____ Web is a predicted evolution of the current Web in which all Web content is stored in a manner similar to data in a database so that it can be retrieved easily when needed to fulfill user requests.

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Semantic

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An emerging type of system is the digital ecosystem, which is the collection of people, products, services, and business processes related to a digital element. _________________________

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True

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Application programmers manage day-to-day processing once a system has become operational.

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false

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ERP refers to the transfer of data electronically between companies using networks, such as the Internet.

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false

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Case 5-2 Dean has been using computers for some time now, but he is unfamiliar with a number of utility programs. In order to better maintain his computer, he decides to ask his coworker Andrea for advice on basic utility programs. Andrea tells Dean that he should periodically perform ____ on his computer to optimize the hard drive so that it works more efficiently. This process works by rearranging the data on the hard drive so all files are stored in contiguous locations.

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disk defragmentation

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A computer's ____ is a collection of programs that manage and coordinate the activities taking place within the computer.

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operating system

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The file management program incorporated into recent versions of Windows is ____.

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File Explorer

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There have been many different versions of Windows over the years. _________________________

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True

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A(n) wizard is a document that is already created and formatted to fit a particular purpose, such as a fax cover sheet, résumé, memo, calendar, invoice, newsletter, or Web page. _________________________

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False

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A single spreadsheet document is often called a ____.

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worksheet

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Spreadsheet templates are available to help users quickly create common types of business documents, such as balance sheets, income statements, invoices, and purchase orders.

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true

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A ____ is a group of values and other data organized into rows and columns, similar to the ruled paper worksheets traditionally used by bookkeepers and accountants.

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spreadsheet

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A(n) ____ is a named, preprogrammed formula, such as to compute the average of a group of cells or to calculate a mortgage payment amount

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function

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When entering a formula or function into a cell, most spreadsheet programs require that you begin with some type of symbol, usually the asterisk character (*).

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false

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Charts are inserted into an Excel spreadsheet using the commands in the Charts group on the ____ tab on the Ribbon.

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Insert

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