WorksheetsQuiz on Applications and Apps
Total questions: 28
Worksheet time: 14mins
What is a key characteristic of applications as compared to apps?
Applications are small and lightweight.
Applications are designed to be used on touch screen devices.
Applications require a fair amount of system resources and perform a wide range of functions.
Applications are primarily used in web browsers.
What is the primary consideration when selecting an application program for a task?
The cost of the program
The popularity of the program
The appropriateness of the program for the task at hand
The size of the program
What is a common characteristic of many application programs?
They are all free to use
They share a number of features
They are designed for the same tasks
They are all created by the same company
What is the primary function of word processing applications?
To create, edit, save, format, and print documents
To design complex databases
To develop software applications
To manage network connections
What is one of the primary uses of spreadsheets in application programs?
Writing essays and reports
Performing calculations and analyzing data
Designing websites
Editing photos
Why are spreadsheets considered a good choice for tracking numbers and analyzing trends?
They allow for photo editing
They are primarily used for creating presentations
They help in sorting, finding, and filtering information
They are used for writing code
Which of the following is NOT typically created using graphic design and image editing applications?
Page layouts
Logos
Database tables
Posters
Which of the following is an example of a task performed using graphic design and image editing applications?
Creating a logo for a company
Writing a research paper
Calculating financial projections
Organizing customer data
What does WYSIWYG stand for in web development?
What You See Is What You Get
What You Say Is What You Gain
What You See Is What You Give
What You Share Is What You Gain
Which of the following is a function of video editing software?
Manipulate video images
Create spreadsheets
Write code for applications
Design 3D models
Which of the following tasks requires the use of special effects in video editing?
Adding a title to a video
Changing the color tone of a video
Rearranging the order of clips
Trimming video segments
What is one of the primary purposes of presentation application programs?
To create databases
To create slide shows
To write code
To edit videos
Which of the following is NOT true about web apps?
They run on the World Wide Web.
They are platform-independent.
They require installation on a device.
They are accessed through cloud accounts.
What is the final step in obtaining a local app?
Open the Detail page
Click Install
Find app
Check app ratings
What information is displayed on the Detail page of the app in the example?
App reviews, ratings, and download count
App developer details only
App installation instructions only
App price and subscription details
Which type of program is designed to be used on touch screen devices such as a tablet?
Application programs
Apps
System software
Utility programs
What is a productivity program dedicated to?
Producing information
Keeping track of files or folders
Recording the amount of time you spend online
Tracking items you search for
What do some users refer to web apps as?
Shareware
Add-ware
Software as a Service
Freeware
How can you access special content or unlock certain features in an app?
Make an in-app purchase.
Buy the full version of the app in the app store.
Download a cheat sheet from another user.
Purchase the special content from the vendor’s website.
Which of the following is true of locally-installed software?
It is installed and runs directly on your device.
It is streamed to your device whenever you use it.
It is hosted in the cloud.
It is automatically updated.
Which of the following defines what you can do with the software you have purchased?
An End User License Agreement (EULA).
The Software Assurance Agreement Services (SAAS) regulation.
The Windows Registry.
The Fair Use Act.
Which of the following items can you send in a Skype instant message?
You can send all of these items via Skype.
Document files and images.
Video messages.
Contact cards and Mojis.
Which of the following is a disadvantage of using a touch screen keyboard?
It becomes uncomfortable after a period of time.
It does not include symbols.
It does not include numbers.
All of these are disadvantages of using a touch screen keyboard.
Which piece of smartphone hardware identifies a GSM phone to its carrier network?
The lock screen
The widget
The SIM card
The infrared transmitter
Which of the following is an example of a global setting on a Windows system?
Desktop background picture
Screen resolution
Accent color
Screen saver
Kelly has several documents open on her laptop, and is working concurrently in each one. She is about to leave for several hours to attend an off-site social function, but will return to her documents later in the day. Which option below would save the most power and still ensure that she can pick up right where she left off?
Hibernating the laptop
Putting the laptop to sleep
Shutting down the laptop
Displaying the lock screen
What is the function of the Start button in Windows?
To access the Control Panel
To navigate the Windows Desktop
To open the Start menu for accessing programs and settings
To update the operating system
What is the purpose of operating system updates?
To add new user accounts
To improve system performance and security
To access the Control Panel
To navigate the Windows Desktop
