Software for Personal Effectiveness
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What type of software is designed to improve individual users' personal effectiveness?

  • Database management software
  • Enterprise resource planning software
  • Project management software
  • Personal productivity software (correct)

    • What is the primary role of documentation in software?

  • To control computer hardware
  • To aid users in understanding program functions (correct)
  • To serve as a programming manual
  • To provide technical specifications

    • Which of the following best describes a workgroup?

  • A group working together to achieve a common goal (correct)
  • A temporary gathering focused on brainstorming without specific goals
  • A group of individuals working independently
  • An informal assembly with no defined structure

    • How do information systems for the enterprise function?

    <p>By supporting the firm in its interactions with the environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of software that helps manage references?

    <p>EndNote</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What needs does an information system for a workgroup primarily address?

    <p>Team collaboration and goal achievement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about software is correct?

    <p>Software comprises computer programs that direct hardware activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does information systems documentation play for users?

    <p>It describes program functions and aids user operation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary function of systems software?

    <p>Controlling the operations of computer hardware</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which operating system is designed for single users on personal devices?

    <p>Microsoft Windows</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following operating systems supports multiple users on a single computer?

    <p>UNIX</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes an operating system that controls multiple computers?

    <p>It allows many users to access multiple computers simultaneously</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of an operating system suitable for large servers?

    <p>z/OS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of an operating system (OS)?

    <p>To control hardware and provide a user interface for applications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of operating system is usually found in smartphones?

    <p>Google Android</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which operating systems are typically used in environments requiring multiple simultaneous users?

    <p>UNIX, z/OS, and HP UX</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of application software?

    <p>To enable users to solve problems and perform specific tasks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what type of memory is the operating system stored on special-purpose computers?

    <p>Solid state memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following operating systems is classified as a network server OS?

    <p>Windows Server</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is proprietary software designed for?

    <p>Specific applications with unique requirements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes special-purpose computers?

    <p>Devices with specialized functions for specific tasks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the operating system accessed when a computer system boots up?

    <p>By transferring portions to memory as needed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a feature of network server operating systems?

    <p>Operating entirely via command-line interfaces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What advantage might a company gain from using proprietary software?

    <p>A unique solution that outperforms competitors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is off-the-shelf software primarily designed to do?

    <p>Meet common needs across various users</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which software type is best suited for creating text documents?

    <p>Word-processing software</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Software as a Service (SaaS) allow businesses to do?

    <p>Access web-delivered application software via subscription</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which software type is designed for income and expense management?

    <p>Financial management software</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In project management software, what is primarily managed?

    <p>Time and scheduling aspects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of spreadsheet software?

    <p>Microsoft Excel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of desktop publishing software?

    <p>To create high-quality printed output</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of software is utilized for creating graphs and illustrations?

    <p>Graphics software</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following software types does NOT typically cater to financial tasks?

    <p>Database software</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary function of spreadsheet software?

    <p>Perform statistical calculations</p> Signup and view all the answers

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