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WorksheetsCompTIA ITF D3 Apps and Software Part 2 (TO)
Total questions: 62
Worksheet time: 32mins
Designations at the end of file names such as .docx and .html are called _____________.
File extensions
File domains
File properties
File permissions
Which permission option lets a user view files but not change them?
Administrator
Read/Write
Owner
Read
Caitlin has saved a bluehill.jpg file in a Vacation subfolder on the internal C: hard drive of her Windows 10 laptop. Which of the following is a valid path to the subfolder and file?
C:Caitlin\photos\Vacation\bluehill.jpg
C:\Caitlin\photos\Vacation\bluehill.jpg
C:\photos\Vacation/bluehill.jpg
C:/photos/Vacation/bluehill.jpg
.exe, .msi, .app, .bat, .cmd, .vbs, .js, and .ps1 extensions are examples of what kind of files?
Text files
Executable files
Video files
Music files
Which of the following is composed of a file's name; the date it was created; its size; whether the file is read-only, hidden, a system file, or an archive file; and who is allowed to see, edit, compress, and encrypt the file?
File attributes and permissions
Access control
File system
Partition system
Which of the following BEST describes the file "/Users/Hannah/Rivers.js"?
"Rivers.js" is an executable file with a "/Users/Hannah/Rivers.js" filename.
"Rivers.js" is an image file in the "/Users/Hannah/" subfolder.
"Rivers.js" is an executable file in the "/Users/Hannah/" subfolder.
It's an image file with a "/Users/Hannah/Rivers.js" filename.
The Windows operating system provides several default system folders, including Windows, Program Files, and Users.
Which of the following BEST describes why a Windows application would store its user-created files in a Users folder instead of its application folder (under Program Files)?
To allow executable application files to have a file extension such as .com or .exe.
To make sure that file names and file paths attributes are consistent.
To keep users from accessing and modifying its application files.
To make sure that file names and file paths are kept secure.
Jacob, a system manager, is performing tasks in a command line interface and wants to access the "/usr/local/share/blueskies.bmp" file. Which file system and file type is he trying to access?
Jacob is using a Windows operating system; the file type is an audio file.
Jacob is using a Linux operating system; the file type is an image file.
Jacob is using a Windows operating system; the file type is an image file.
Jacob is using a Linux operating system; the file type is an audio file.
Processes are programs that run automatically in the background. Which type of process (program) is Windows Task Scheduler?
Application
Service
Device manager
Cron job
Computers work by executing lists of instructions. Sometimes, computers need to run multiple lists of instructions at the same time. What is another name for the instructions?
Services
Modules
Tasks
Processes
Tom has started the Task Manager tool and sees a process he would like to stop. He has tried many times to stop the process, but the computer keeps asking him to log in as an administrator. What is the problem in this scenario?
This is not Tom's computer.
Tom needs to elevate his computer rights.
The process is memory-resident.
The process cannot be stopped.
Which kind of system software tells the computer how to communicate with peripherals, such as a printer or scanner?
Firmware
Device drivers
Operating System
Utility software
Lorraine, a user, connects a new mouse to a laptop, and the mouse works with no additional steps taken. Which of the following installation types does this BEST describe?
Web based
Plug-and-play
Manual
Hot-swappable
Disk cleaners, antivirus software, backup tools, and file compressors are which kind of system software?
Operating System
Utility Software
Device Drivers
Firmware
Clickable text or images that take you to different sites on the World Wide Web are called __________.
Navigation buttons
Hyperlinks
Attachments
Shortcuts
Which of the following are web browsers? (Select two.)
Microsoft Visio
Google Chrome
Mozilla Firefox
Bing
Henry has started his own business. He wants to track daily and monthly sales. Which software could he use to efficiently manage data and perform formula calculations?
Spreadsheet software
Imaging software
Text editing software
Database software
Which of the following lines will initiate an Internet search from the address bar of a web browser?
microsoft.org
testout.com
microsoft gov
microsoft.com
Files that you send along with an email message are called __________.
Attachments
MMS
Extras
E-files
Which of the following software types would be considered collaboration software?
Project management software
Database software
Word processing software
Email client software
What is junk email?
Another name for webmail applications
Email applications that don't function well
Unwanted, unsolicited email
Poorly worded email drafts
Robert is looking for software that will help him organize tasks and deadlines for his marketing team projects. Which of the following software types will MOST effectively provide the tools that Robert needs?
Networking software
Business software
Collaboration software
Productivity software
Cynthia is part of a team that uses a cloud-based collaboration solution. She is editing a shared spreadsheet when she notices that other people's work is not appearing on her copy. What is the problem in this scenario?
File encryption
File synchronization
Upload maximums
File permissions
Alice is an architect for a large design company. She spends most of her day working in a software program called AutoCAD. What do we call this type of software program?
Business-specific application
Productivity application
Cloud-based solution
Collaboration software
Which of the following applications can be used for storing, modifying, extracting, and searching data?
Database software
Presentation software
Word processing software
Conferencing software
Hannah is the manager of a successful Thai cuisine restaurant. It's November and Hannah wants to begin reviewing salary expenses for the year. She decides to generate a payroll report for all her employees. Which of the following types of business software could easily provide Hannah with the report she needs?
Spreadsheet software
Database software
Project management software
Business accounting software
Which of the following is the BEST example of using an application that is locally installed without network access?
Viewing the latest email in your Outlook Inbox.
Accessing a company folder through a VPN application.
Writing a letter using the Google Docs application.
Creating a PowerPoint presentation for a team meeting.
Which of the following runs exclusively from the cloud, relying on cloud technologies? (Select two.)
Adobe Photoshop
Dropbox
Adobe Acrobat
Reader
Google Drive
Microsoft Word
You want to use an application and are not connected to a network. Which of the following application delivery methods should you choose?
Local installation
Cloud hosting
n-tier application
Network hosting
Which installation method often requires you to immediately install updates from the Internet after installation is complete?
App Store installation
CD or DVD installation
Internet installation
Software subscription
Which installation method is most likely to put your computer at risk of downloading a virus?
Internet installation
CD or DVD installation
App store installation
Software subscription
Shelley is a marketing representative for an import/export business. Every time she meets with a customer, she uses a custom application installed on her laptop to update the customer account. The updated information is then sent to a company database server that's located in the corporate office.
Which of the following is the application architecture model that Shelley is using to update customer information?
Three-tier
One-tier
n-Tier
Two-tier
Which of the following Application Architecture Model tiers describes office productivity software?
n-Tier
Three Tier
One Tier
Two Tier
When might it be MOST helpful to clear your browser's cache of temporary Internet files?
Immediately after opening a new Microsoft Office document
After every Internet search
When a website is not functioning as it should
When you switch to a different web browser
Web browsers save website information in their _________, which helps the site load faster on future visits.
Cache
Repository
Memory
Storage
Which of the following provides the ability to control which websites can run client-side scripting in your web browser?
Network proxy server
Script blocker add-on
Web browser script deactivation
Web browser cache
Katy has uninstalled a photo editing application, but an icon still appears on her web browser for the application. Which of the following is the BEST solution for getting rid of the icon?
Remove the application add-on in the web browser.
Disable the application add-on in the web browser.
Clear browsing data and launch a new instance of the browser.
Re-install and then uninstall the application.
Besides entering a URL to go directly to a website, what else can you enter in a browser address bar to explore the internet?
Enter the filename of a file on your local hard drive to view the file.
Enter one or more search terms for a topic.
Enter a MAC address to find out which device it is assigned to.
Enter a package tracking number to find out a package status.
You are vacationing at a friend's cabin on the lake and using the office computer to complete some work-related tasks using a web browser. The browser keeps slowing down after a few minutes of use. You check for extensions (add-ons) and notice that there are several listed. Knowing that extensions can slow down a browser, what should you do to speed up the web browser processing time?
Uninstall several of the extensions.
Disable several of the extensions.
Uninstall the web browser and re-install it.
Remove several of the extensions.
You successfully connect your computer to a wireless network available at the local library. Although you can access some websites, you can't access several other websites that you need for your research. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause of this problem?
A firewall is blocking ports 80 and 443.
The router has not been configured to perform port forwarding.
Port triggering is redirecting traffic to the wrong IP address.
A proxy server is filtering access to websites.
After setting up an Internet connection, you cannot connect to Internet websites, just company intranet sites. What is MOST likely the problem?
Proxy settings
Invalid certificate
Private browsing
Browser cache
Which of the following indicates that a website is using a valid digital certificate to secure the website and encrypt data?
The web browser is updated to the latest version.
There are no pop-up windows that appear when you access the website.
The URL starts with "https" instead of "http".
A padlock symbol is displayed to the left of the URL in the address bar.
Christian has logged onto his bank's website. He wants to pay some bills electronically and transfer funds to his savings account. He checks to see if the padlock icon is visible in the address bar. The padlock is there, and it is green. What does that indicate?
The certificate is pending, but you should trust it anyway.
You should not trust a green padlock.
A highly trusted certificate.
The green color has no meaning.
Which of the following describes an entity that issues digital certificates to certify the ownership of a public key?
Data Encryption Standard (DES)
Certificate Authority (CA)
Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
Root certificate
A pop-up blocker is a web browser feature that _________________.
censors Internet searches
prevents unwanted advertisements
prevents color images from being displayed
keeps the window in a minimized state
Small files that a website saves on your computer to remember your preferences are called ______________.
Malware
Fingerprints
Cookies
Reminders
Which type of software is the Microsoft Edge web browser?
System software
Application software
Operating system
Command line interface
You sign up for an online class at the local community college. The course is all web based. You open your favorite browser to enter the class portal, and you get a message "Use one of these browsers."
What is the problem?
You need to make a secure connection.
You typed the URL wrong.
Browser compatibility.
The class has not started yet.
What is software that is delivered over the Internet through a web browser called?
Temporary software
Shareable software
Web applications
Online-only software
Software that requires a monthly subscription fee is often called _______________.
Online-only software
Web applications
Temporary software
Software as a service
What is the term for software that is exclusively controlled by a company and cannot be used or modified without permission?
Read-only Software
Open-source Software
Proprietary Software
Microsoft Software
Which of the following contains information that allows the software vendor to collect and store data about software usage?
Software installation instructions
Software agreement
Software documentation
Software subscription
What is the term for software that anyone can use or modify for free?
Read-write software
Proprietary software
Open-source software
Linux software
One software license model allows software to be freely distributed, downloaded, and installed without paying a license fee but often requires a fee for support, training, or added functionality.
What is the name of this model?
Personal
Persistent
Open-source
Proprietary
A developer wants to take existing code written by another person and add some features specific to their needs. Which of the following software licensing models allows them to make changes and publish their own version?
Subscription
Software-as-a-Service (SaaS)
Open-source
Proprietary
When you install software, you're often asked for a product key. You may also be given a product ID. What is the difference between a product key and a product ID?
A product key is associated with software support; a product ID unlocks the software.
A product key unlocks the software; a product ID is associated with software support.
A product key is normally displayed when the application starts; a product ID is printed on the software packaging.
A product key is in your software's documentation; a product ID is in the software's license agreement.
Which of the following helps you determine your level of software product technical support?
Enterprise license
Product ID
Product key
Software agreement
A large financial advisory company is currently using an enterprise license to provide advisory software to all its offices. However, the software is now available as a SaaS (Software as a Service) subscription. What would be a key advantage to using the SaaS subscription over an enterprise license?
The SaaS subscription is a one-time fee for unlimited use.
The SaaS subscription is set up to automatically download and install full-feature upgrades.
The SaaS subscription provides full technical support.
The SaaS subscription provides a richer feature set.
A user is installing a business software package on a desktop computer and wants to change the default location for file installation so they can select specific features to install.
Which of the following is available in the software installer to give the user this capability?
Advanced options
Add-ons and plug-ins
Software subscription
Software license agreement
Pamela decides to download and install a sound editor for free. However, once she installs and starts the program, a message is displayed indicating that she has 30 days to register the software to continue using it. Which type of software has Pamela installed?
Freeware
Open-source
SaaS
Shareware
Which of the following are important reasons for reading the documentation before installing an application on your computer? (Select two.)
To make sure that the software provider is legitimate
To make sure that you have all the software installation files
To make sure that you have a valid software agreement or license
To make sure that you have the proper internet connection for installing the software
To make sure that the application is compatible with your operating system
When you install software on your computer, you're usually required to accept some sort of software licensing agreement. What is this agreement normally called?
Personal license
Enterprise license
SaaS
End user license agreement (EULA)
