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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>EndNote (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Team collaboration and goal achievement (C)</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 (B)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary function of systems software?

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

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

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

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

<p>UNIX (D)</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 (A)</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 (B)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of operating system is usually found in smartphones?

<p>Google Android (B)</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 (B)</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 (C)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What is proprietary software designed for?

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

Which of the following best describes special-purpose computers?

<p>Devices with specialized functions for specific tasks. (B)</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 (A)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What advantage might a company gain from using proprietary software?

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

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

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

Which software type is best suited for creating text documents?

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

Which software type is designed for income and expense management?

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

In project management software, what is primarily managed?

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

Which of the following is an example of spreadsheet software?

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

What is the main purpose of desktop publishing software?

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

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

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

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

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

What is a primary function of spreadsheet software?

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

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