The Exam Module 05: Software and Apps focuses on the various types of software and applications that power modern computing. This module introduces learners to essential concepts about software, including its categories, functions, and real-world applications. It provides a solid foundation for understanding the tools and programs used across industries and daily life. Below is an overview of the module and its key topics, along with the role of answer keys in reinforcing learning.
A _____ is a named collection of formats you apply to text in a word processing document. (536099)
Answer:
B:style
Aaron has started a food blog on which he wants to post his recipes. He wants to place a high-quality image next to each cooking step. Which file format should he use so that users do not experience a lag when loading the high-quality images on the website? (535788)
Answer:
B:JPEG
Answer:
B:style
Aaron has started a food blog on which he wants to post his recipes. He wants to place a high-quality image next to each cooking step. Which file format should he use so that users do not experience a lag when loading the high-quality images on the website? (535788)
Answer:
B:JPEG
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Abe is creating a presentation and wants to grab the audience's attention with a visual effect when he moves from one slide to another. What should he add to the presentation? (536349)
Answer:
B:transitions
An organization has its employees working from home. Which type of software most likely includes collaboration features to help the employees work together online? (536482)
Answer:
B:Web apps
Andrew’s company uses a special email program for communicating within the organization. What should the company do to ensure that its employees are able to access the inbox even when they are away from office? (536423)
Answer:
C:Make the program available as a web app.
Anusha wants to use her computer, rather than handwriting the information on her notepad, to analyze her monthly expenses to make the job easier. Which of the following apps should she use? (535596)
Answer:
D:A spreadsheet app to keep a record of her expenses, sort data, and make calculations
Fiona is responsible for presenting data at the monthly team meeting so that it can be understood at a glance and is visually appealing way. The data is available in spreadsheet. Which of the following can Fiona do? (536367)
Answer:
A:Create trendlinesÂ
For an interview, Sean needs to familiarize himself with database software but cannot afford to purchase any software. Which of these app suites should he download? (536313)
Answer:
D:Apache OpenOffice
How can you check data on devices connected through an IoT network? (536435)
Answer:
C:Use a tablet
Jamie plans to sell his pottery designs through his website. If he also wants to launch a mobile app to reach more people, which type of app should he launch? (535530)
Answer:
A:M-commerce app
Jim wants to develop an app for a specific purpose that would run even when his computer is not connected to the Internet. What type of app should he develop? (536457)
Answer:
B:Native app
Abe is creating a presentation and wants to grab the audience's attention with a visual effect when he moves from one slide to another. What should he add to the presentation? (536349)
Answer:
B:transitions
An organization has its employees working from home. Which type of software most likely includes collaboration features to help the employees work together online? (536482)
Answer:
B:Web apps
Andrew’s company uses a special email program for communicating within the organization. What should the company do to ensure that its employees are able to access the inbox even when they are away from office? (536423)
Answer:
C:Make the program available as a web app.
Anusha wants to use her computer, rather than handwriting the information on her notepad, to analyze her monthly expenses to make the job easier. Which of the following apps should she use? (535596)
Answer:
D:A spreadsheet app to keep a record of her expenses, sort data, and make calculations
Fiona is responsible for presenting data at the monthly team meeting so that it can be understood at a glance and is visually appealing way. The data is available in spreadsheet. Which of the following can Fiona do? (536367)
Answer:
A:Create trendlinesÂ
For an interview, Sean needs to familiarize himself with database software but cannot afford to purchase any software. Which of these app suites should he download? (536313)
Answer:
D:Apache OpenOffice
How can you check data on devices connected through an IoT network? (536435)
Answer:
C:Use a tablet
Jamie plans to sell his pottery designs through his website. If he also wants to launch a mobile app to reach more people, which type of app should he launch? (535530)
Answer:
A:M-commerce app
Jim wants to develop an app for a specific purpose that would run even when his computer is not connected to the Internet. What type of app should he develop? (536457)
Answer:
B:Native app
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Lauren is preparing a presentation for her class. She wants to make the slides and their objects appear and disappear to make it more interesting. What should she do? (535543)
Answer:
C:Choose specific transition effects and animations to allocate the kind of transition and time to each slide and object.Â
Lauren wants to write short articles and post them online. If she has an Internet connection, what software can help her do her work? (535769)
Answer:
B:Zoho writer
LensForAll is a company that sells affordable contact lenses on its website. The CEO of the company realizes that an app must be developed that would allow customers to virtually try on colored lenses to find out what best suits them. Which of these features should the app have? (536378)
Answer:
C:It should have responsive design so that it is easy to use on mobile devices.
Logan is considering web app development as a career option. Which of the following languages does he not need to master? (536018)
Answer:
D:Logo
Lucy is planning to launch her podcast on career guidance for college students and has already recorded a few videos for marketing purposes. Which of the following apps can she use to mix and match the clips? (536352)
Answer:
B:Adobe Premiere Clip
Martha has been appointed as the Data Security Manager of her organization. The company wants her to develop a customized app to remove viruses from the infected systems without connecting to the network. What type of app should she focus on developing? (535872)
Answer:
A:portable appÂ
Patricia has started a new interior design business, and wants to store designs in the cloud so her clients can review them. Which of the following apps should she use for cloud storage? (535783)
Answer:
C:Drop box
Paul has opened a bespoke tailoring shop. He wants to work online to keep a database of all his customers, send e-mails when garments are ready, create designs, and maintain financial records using software. Which productivity suite should he consider? (535963)
Answer:
B:G suite
Pierre has entered marks obtained by the students in all the classes he teaches in a spreadsheet. Now he wants to highlight some data according to his specifications. Which spreadsheet feature should he use? (536235)
Answer:
C:Conditional formatting
Rafael has to type a report about a class trip to the museum. Which of the following apps should he use to write the report? (536303)
Answer:
C:Word processor
Raina is putting finishing touches on her Ph.D. thesis report. She feels she should emphasize the keywords throughout the thesis. How can she do this in the word processor she is using? (535782)
Answer:
A:Change font size, style, and color of the keywords.
Remus is an art student who wants to start creating digital artwork on his computer. He wants to be able to create images that retain their quality in all sizes. Which type of app should he use? (535621)
Answer:
B:Drawing app
Rob is planning his housewarming party. He wants to design an invitation and personalize it for each invitee. He needs to create a list of invitees, design the card, and personalize the card. How should he complete the tasks? (536139)
Answer:
A:Use a word processor for step 1, graphics software for step 2, and a mail merge for step 3.
Rohan is creating a presentation with at least 50 slides. He wants the slides to use a consistent layout and formatting. Which of the following parts of the presentation should he design first? (536391)
Answer:
C:Slide master
Samantha plans to self-publish her book on her website. Which of the following apps should she use to design the cover? (535873)
Answer:
C:graphics app
Sammy created a new logo for his client to use on the company website and office stationery. However, the logo became a blur when it was enlarged to use on a billboard ad. Now Sammy needs to redo the logo. What should he do to avoid this problem in the future? (535730)
Answer:
A:Use vector images because they retain their clarity even when enlarged or shrunk.Â
Sean works for an organization that offers SaaS to a chain of boutiques. By getting data from the database, he has to prepare a list of instances when the billing transaction failed. Which of the following tasks does he need to do to prepare the report? (536059)
Answer:
B:create queries to get relevant data
Shania has started a new job as an app developer. Her first task was to make an old app designed for Android available on other platforms. Which of the following would make her job easiest and fastest? (535937)
Answer:
B:Use cross-platform tools to write code that will translate the existing Android app code into different native formats.
Simone frequently downloads mobile apps from the Amazon App Store. What operating system does she have on her smartphone? (536223)
Answer:
B:Android
Sophia is putting together a training manual for her new batch of employees. Which of the following features can she use to add a document title at the top of each page? (535520)
Answer:
D:Header and Footer
Big data is processed using relational databases. (536063)
Answer:
False
Each slide in a presentation has a layout that includes placeholders for certain types of content. (535720)
Answer:
True
Local applications can be accessed only on the computers on which they are installed. (535754)
Answer:
True
Lauren is preparing a presentation for her class. She wants to make the slides and their objects appear and disappear to make it more interesting. What should she do? (535543)
Answer:
C:Choose specific transition effects and animations to allocate the kind of transition and time to each slide and object.Â
Lauren wants to write short articles and post them online. If she has an Internet connection, what software can help her do her work? (535769)
Answer:
B:Zoho writer
LensForAll is a company that sells affordable contact lenses on its website. The CEO of the company realizes that an app must be developed that would allow customers to virtually try on colored lenses to find out what best suits them. Which of these features should the app have? (536378)
Answer:
C:It should have responsive design so that it is easy to use on mobile devices.
Logan is considering web app development as a career option. Which of the following languages does he not need to master? (536018)
Answer:
D:Logo
Lucy is planning to launch her podcast on career guidance for college students and has already recorded a few videos for marketing purposes. Which of the following apps can she use to mix and match the clips? (536352)
Answer:
B:Adobe Premiere Clip
Martha has been appointed as the Data Security Manager of her organization. The company wants her to develop a customized app to remove viruses from the infected systems without connecting to the network. What type of app should she focus on developing? (535872)
Answer:
A:portable appÂ
Patricia has started a new interior design business, and wants to store designs in the cloud so her clients can review them. Which of the following apps should she use for cloud storage? (535783)
Answer:
C:Drop box
Paul has opened a bespoke tailoring shop. He wants to work online to keep a database of all his customers, send e-mails when garments are ready, create designs, and maintain financial records using software. Which productivity suite should he consider? (535963)
Answer:
B:G suite
Pierre has entered marks obtained by the students in all the classes he teaches in a spreadsheet. Now he wants to highlight some data according to his specifications. Which spreadsheet feature should he use? (536235)
Answer:
C:Conditional formatting
Rafael has to type a report about a class trip to the museum. Which of the following apps should he use to write the report? (536303)
Answer:
C:Word processor
Raina is putting finishing touches on her Ph.D. thesis report. She feels she should emphasize the keywords throughout the thesis. How can she do this in the word processor she is using? (535782)
Answer:
A:Change font size, style, and color of the keywords.
Remus is an art student who wants to start creating digital artwork on his computer. He wants to be able to create images that retain their quality in all sizes. Which type of app should he use? (535621)
Answer:
B:Drawing app
Rob is planning his housewarming party. He wants to design an invitation and personalize it for each invitee. He needs to create a list of invitees, design the card, and personalize the card. How should he complete the tasks? (536139)
Answer:
A:Use a word processor for step 1, graphics software for step 2, and a mail merge for step 3.
Rohan is creating a presentation with at least 50 slides. He wants the slides to use a consistent layout and formatting. Which of the following parts of the presentation should he design first? (536391)
Answer:
C:Slide master
Samantha plans to self-publish her book on her website. Which of the following apps should she use to design the cover? (535873)
Answer:
C:graphics app
Sammy created a new logo for his client to use on the company website and office stationery. However, the logo became a blur when it was enlarged to use on a billboard ad. Now Sammy needs to redo the logo. What should he do to avoid this problem in the future? (535730)
Answer:
A:Use vector images because they retain their clarity even when enlarged or shrunk.Â
Sean works for an organization that offers SaaS to a chain of boutiques. By getting data from the database, he has to prepare a list of instances when the billing transaction failed. Which of the following tasks does he need to do to prepare the report? (536059)
Answer:
B:create queries to get relevant data
Shania has started a new job as an app developer. Her first task was to make an old app designed for Android available on other platforms. Which of the following would make her job easiest and fastest? (535937)
Answer:
B:Use cross-platform tools to write code that will translate the existing Android app code into different native formats.
Simone frequently downloads mobile apps from the Amazon App Store. What operating system does she have on her smartphone? (536223)
Answer:
B:Android
Sophia is putting together a training manual for her new batch of employees. Which of the following features can she use to add a document title at the top of each page? (535520)
Answer:
D:Header and Footer
Big data is processed using relational databases. (536063)
Answer:
False
Each slide in a presentation has a layout that includes placeholders for certain types of content. (535720)
Answer:
True
Local applications can be accessed only on the computers on which they are installed. (535754)
Answer:
True
Overview of Software and Applications
Software serves as the soul of any computing device, enabling hardware to perform specific tasks. This module explores the following areas:
Types of Software:
- System Software: Operating systems and utility programs that manage hardware and provide a platform for applications.
- Application Software: Programs designed for end-users, such as word processors, spreadsheets, and media players.
- Development Software: Tools like compilers, debuggers, and IDEs (Integrated Development Environments) for creating new software.
Common Applications and Their Uses:
- Productivity Software: Tools like Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and project management platforms.
- Creative Software: Programs for graphic design, video editing, and animation, such as Adobe Creative Cloud.
- Business Applications: Software for CRM, accounting, and inventory management.
- Mobile Apps: Specialized applications for Android and iOS devices.
Software Licensing and Ethics:
- Types of licenses (proprietary, open-source, freeware, shareware).
- Importance of ethical software use, including avoiding piracy and respecting intellectual property.
Software Maintenance:
- Updating applications to enhance functionality and security.
- Troubleshooting common software issues.
Importance of Software and Apps Knowledge
Understanding software and applications is crucial in today’s digital age, where technology plays a central role in personal and professional life. This module empowers learners to:
- Select appropriate software for various tasks.
- Optimize productivity by mastering common applications.
- Troubleshoot software issues effectively.
- Understand licensing and use software ethically.
Whether you’re pursuing a career in technology or enhancing your computer literacy, this knowledge is invaluable.
Conclusion
The Exam Module 05: Software and Apps equips learners with essential insights into the software ecosystem. By reviewing the answer keys and diving into the associated explanations, students can strengthen their grasp of software functionality and applications. This module lays the groundwork for navigating and utilizing software effectively in a technology-driven world.
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