VIBS 420 Quiz 4 Questions with Verified Solutions Graded A+
A ____ is a list of commonly used commands for completing a task related to the current activity
or selected item. - Answers Shortcut menu
Applications software is used to ___. - Answers All of the above
Each time a user starts a computer, the operating system is ____ (copied) from the computer's
hard disk into memory. - Answers Loaded
____ consists of programs that perform specific tasks for users. (two words) - Answers
Application software
A(n) ____ is a menu that is displayed when a user points to a command on a previous menu.
(one word) - Answers Submenu
___ serves as the interface between the user, the application software, and the computer's
hardware. (two words) - Answers System software; operating system
To display a shortcut menu in Windows application, click the left mouse button. - Answers False
To use application software, a computer must be a running system software, specifically, an
operating system. - Answers True
The four categories of software are mutually exclusive; that is, software listed in one category
may not be used in other categories. - Answers False
The arrowhead symbol at the right edge of some menu commands indicates that the command
is unavailable. - Answers False
____ includes programs such as word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation
graphics, personal information manager, PDA software, software suite, project management,
and accounting. - Answers Business software
___ contains a series of commands from which a user makes selections. (one word) - Answers
Menu
To click a button on the screen requires moving the pointer to the button and then moving the
mouse up and down. - Answers False
When the Start button is clicked, the Start menu is displayed on the Windows XP desktop. -
Answers True
To start a program, users can click the program name on a menu or submenu. - Answers True
A ___ is a special window that provides information, presents available options, or requests a
response. - Answers Dialog box
A ____ is a list of commonly used commands for completing a task related to the current activity
or selected item. - Answers Shortcut menu
Applications software is used to ___. - Answers All of the above
Each time a user starts a computer, the operating system is ____ (copied) from the computer's
hard disk into memory. - Answers Loaded
____ consists of programs that perform specific tasks for users. (two words) - Answers
Application software
A(n) ____ is a menu that is displayed when a user points to a command on a previous menu.
(one word) - Answers Submenu
___ serves as the interface between the user, the application software, and the computer's
hardware. (two words) - Answers System software; operating system
To display a shortcut menu in Windows application, click the left mouse button. - Answers False
To use application software, a computer must be a running system software, specifically, an
operating system. - Answers True
The four categories of software are mutually exclusive; that is, software listed in one category
may not be used in other categories. - Answers False
The arrowhead symbol at the right edge of some menu commands indicates that the command
is unavailable. - Answers False
____ includes programs such as word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation
graphics, personal information manager, PDA software, software suite, project management,
and accounting. - Answers Business software
___ contains a series of commands from which a user makes selections. (one word) - Answers
Menu
To click a button on the screen requires moving the pointer to the button and then moving the
mouse up and down. - Answers False
When the Start button is clicked, the Start menu is displayed on the Windows XP desktop. -
Answers True
To start a program, users can click the program name on a menu or submenu. - Answers True
A ___ is a special window that provides information, presents available options, or requests a
response. - Answers Dialog box
