IFSM201 Application Software Module

Question 1

Points: 10 out of 10

Is the following a legitimate reason for purchasing individual apps from multiple vendors instead of purchasing a bundled suite from a single vendor?

The individual apps are certain to work with the existing platform and OS.

1. Yes

2. No

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Correct. Compatibility with the platform and OS is critical and must be verified before choosing the individual apps.

Question 2

Points: 10 out of 10

Security of your data is of utmost importance to Jamie, even more so than ease of access or speed of processing. Which type of application category would you recommend Jamie use?

1. Cloud or SaaS software

2. Installed software

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Correct. Because security of the data is so critical to Jamie’s use, it may be a wiser choice to have the data and application located on your personal computer or company network rather than on a cloud server.

Question 3

Points: 10 out of 10

Leona needs advanced functionality in the application she is going to use. Which type of software is more likely to support these advanced functions?

1. Cloud or SaaS software

2. Installed software

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Correct. Advanced task support may be available only in the installed version.

Question 4

Points: 10 out of 10

In terms of resource utilization, a/an

application may require higher local memory and processing speed.

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Correct. Because all of the work is being done on your local computer, it must have sufficient resources (that is, memory and processing speed) to handle the demands made by the application.

Question 5

Points: 10 out of 10

Which of the following is important to do when downloading a game to your smartphone?

1. Purchase only games that were created by your phone’s manufacturer.

2. Check the vendor’s website to see if your model of phone and OS are listed as supporting this game.

3. Download it first to your PC and then transfer it to the phone.

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Correct. You can be confident that the game will work on your smartphone if the vendor’s website lists this model of smartphone and OS.

Question 6

Points: 0 out of 10

True or false? An app cannot be used on devices with different operating systems.

1. True

2. False

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Incorrect. Different versions of the same app may be available for different operating systems, or an app may be platform and OS independent.

Question 7

Points: 10 out of 10

Microsoft Office and OpenOffice are considered

.

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Correct. MS Office and OpenOffice consist of multiple individual applications packaged together in a suite or bundle.

Question 8

Points: 10 out of 10

True or false? The categories of software applications are mutually exclusive.

1. True

2. False

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Correct. There are many examples of software applications that can easily be placed in more than one category, such as productivity software and personal/educational software.

Question 9

Points: 10 out of 10

Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) would best fit into the

category of software.

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Correct. VoIP is a type of software package that primarily supports telephone calls.

Question 10

Points: 0 out of 10

If you want to compare the impact of using web apps instead of purchasing an off-the-shelf package outright, does cost play a significant role in the comparison?

1. Yes

2. No

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Incorrect. A cost analysis that determines the cost over time versus initial cost plus upgrades is an important factor in making the decision.

Question 11

Points: 0 out of 10

True or false? If you want to compare the impact of using web apps instead of purchasing an off-the-shelf package outright, ease of access plays a significant role in the comparison.

1. True

2. False

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Incorrect. If mobility over different platforms and accessibility of the internet are important, then ease of access will play an important role in your decision.

Question 12

Points: 10 out of 10

If you want to compare the impact of using web apps instead of purchasing an off-the-shelf package outright, are security and privacy significant factors to consider in the comparison?

1. Yes

2. No

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Correct. If you are concerned about the security and privacy of data files, this factor will play an important role in making your decision.

Question 13

Points: 10 out of 10

True or false? Any web app can be accessed and run on any computing device.

1. True

2. False

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Correct. Not all apps are cross-platform independent, meaning that they were written for a specific type of platform such as a specific smartphone (e.g., iPhone iOS versus a phone running an Android OS).

Question 14

Points: 10 out of 10

Of the following factors, which plays the most important role in providing ease of access to a web app?

1. Data storage location

2. Cost

3. Functionality provided by the app

4. Internet connectivity and bandwidth

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Correct. A web app is accessed via the internet, so connectivity and bandwidth play the most important role in how accessible the app is to the user.

Question 15

Points: 10 out of 10

True or false? One disadvantage of cloudware is that it is never free.

1. True

2. False

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Correct. There may be differences in functionality between installed versus web-based software, but totally free cloudware does exist.

Question 16

Points: 10 out of 10

The fact that a web app is written to be run within any of the standard browsers and on any platform on which that browser operates is called

.

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Correct. A web app is considered platform independent if different devices can run a common browser that can access the app’s location on the internet.

Question 17

Points: 10 out of 10

Does cost play an important role in a decision to purchase the app and install it locally?

1. Yes

2. No

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Correct. A comparison between the one-time cost of purchasing the application versus the cost of using a web-version, including monthly or yearly fees for access, is a factor in the decision.

Question 18

Points: 0 out of 10

Are internet connectivity and bandwidth important factors in a decision to purchase the app and install it locally?

1. Yes

2. No

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Incorrect. Internet connectivity is not a requirement for using a locally installed app.

Question 19

Points: 10 out of 10

Does functionality provided by the app play an important role in a decision to purchase the app and install it locally?

1. Yes

2. No

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Correct. Only the complete package of functionality may be provided by the installed version.

Question 20

Points: 10 out of 10

If you pay a subscription fee to use an application via the internet rather than purchasing the software outright, the app is called a/an

application.

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Correct. This type of software is called software as a service (SaaS).

Question 21

Points: 10 out of 10

Software that is only accessed via the internet and is physically located on the vendor’s servers is called

.

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Correct. Cloudware is accessed via the internet and resides on the vendor’s servers.

Question 22

Points: 10 out of 10

The XYZZ company needs a software application for its specific payroll and accounting needs. No existing package, commercial or otherwise, meets those needs. The company may have to obtain

.

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Correct. Custom software is created by modifying an existing commercial package or by creating a unique application to suit a particular user need.

Question 23

Points: 10 out of 10

Which of the following is considered to be copyrighted, mass-produced retail software that meets the needs of a wide variety of users, not just a single user or company?

1. Packaged software

2. Custom software

3. A web application

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Correct. This type of packaged software also typically requires the payment of a purchasing and/or licensing fee in order to be legally used.

Question 24

Points: 10 out of 10

Alexis tells his friend that “freeware” and “free software” mean the same thing. Is he correct?

1. Yes

2. No

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Correct. Both are freely distributed, but freeware is copyrighted while free software is not.

Question 25

Points: 10 out of 10

Which type of software can you download, duplicate, and redistribute without any restrictions?

1. Shareware

2. Public domain software

3. Freeware

4. Commercial software

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Correct. Public domain software has no copyright, licensing, or trademark restrictions. It has been "donated" for public use and can be copied or distributed by anyone.

Question 26

Points: 10 out of 10

Johann has downloaded a software package that is not copyrighted and that he obtained without cost. To what type of software does this application belong?

1. Open source software

2. Shareware

3. Off-the-shelf software

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Correct. Open source software can be downloaded from the internet at no cost; changes cannot be copyrighted, meaning that the software will always remain free from copyright protection.

Question 27

Points: 10 out of 10

True or false? Freeware, shareware, and public domain software can be modified by any user.

1. True

2. False

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Correct. Shareware and public domain software can be modified, but freeware cannot because it is copyrighted and licensed.

Question 28

Points: 10 out of 10

True or false? Shareware can be modified and freely sold to others.

1. True

2. False

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Correct. Shareware is copyrighted software that may be used without cost for a limited time.

Question 29

Points: 0 out of 10

True or false? Beerware and postcardware are not licensed software.

1. True

2. False

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Incorrect. This type of software is licensed, although the only terms of use are to send the owner a beer (or drink a beer) or a postcard.

Question 30

Points: 10 out of 10

If you suddenly find yourself being directed to an online site that threatens prosecution by the Department of Justice if a payment of $100 is not made, you may be the victim of

.