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Question 271

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Which of the following is the most important preinstalled software on a device? programs

A) Utility programs
B) Productivity software
C) Entertainment apps
D) Operating system

E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

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Question 272

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Bailey reads wikis at the beginning of his research project to get his bearings on the topic. He switches to peer-reviewed journals and professional publications for his formal sources. Why does Bailey not use wikis as formal sources?

A) No one is familiar with wikis.
B) Wikis can be heavily biased.
C) Users can post false information in wikis.
D) Experienced editors verify changes made to wiki articles.

E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

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Question 273

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Which of the following is a web app?

What type of network sends signals through airwaves and usually does not require cables?

If you add a slideshow to play as your desktop theme, you have customized your system software.

A surgeon has to perform a complex brain surgery on a patient. How could she practice her fine motor skills prior to the surgery?

Pacific Electronics has a website that sells electronic parts to phone manufacturers. Which type of e-commerce website does Pacific Electronics have?

Marley stayed up late to watch the planet Mars rise in the east. She had read online that Mars was unusually close to the Earth in its orbit and would look nearly as large as the moon. However, she only saw stars, and the next morning she ended up oversleeping because of her late bedtime. Marley was the victim of __________.

Christian wants his company's blog to be informative, have a search function, and allow users to leave comments. A dynamic website rather than a static website would be better for him because a dynamic website ______.

When you think about your typical day, which of the following tasks would NOT involve technology?

Meredith was using a spreadsheet app when it stopped responding and closed unexpectedly. What happened to the app?

Which type of bitmap graphic loses some of its data during compression?

Most computers can operate normally in extreme temperatures and withstand high humidity and power fluctuations.

Shelle wants to design her database so it's easy for the receptionist or another assistant to enter client information. What object should she create to accomplish this goal?

An operating system is also called a(n) _____.

One way to create a solid 3-D image for 3-D animation is to apply highlights and shadows to a _____.

What hardware is essential to creating a home Wi-Fi network?

One of Richard's duties in his new job is to be active on LinkedIn and other professional social networks. Which of the following activities should he avoid when using social media for his company?

Contact information for all the people taking a class at a school are stored in a ________ called Students.

Darcy plugged her guitar into her Windows laptop to record her music for a video. After she's finished, what kind of file should she look for on her computer?