The correct answer is machine learning.
A new software program is able to learn from its environment. This is an example of:
(1 point)
Responses
hardware.
hardware.
systems software.
systems software.
machine learning.
machine learning.
a new operating system.
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Which of these tasks is NOT a function of the operating system?
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managing the hardware
managing the hardware
controlling the basic functions of the computer
controlling the basic functions of the computer
sending email to the correct address
sending email to the correct address
creating an interface for the user to interact with the computer
creating an interface for the user to interact with the computer
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managing the hardware
managing the hardware
controlling the basic functions of the computer
controlling the basic functions of the computer
sending email to the correct address
sending email to the correct address
creating an interface for the user to interact with the computer
creating an interface for the user to interact with the computer
The task that is NOT a function of the operating system is sending email to the correct address.
A computer monitor, keyboard, and printer are examples of:
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Responses
systems software.
systems software.
hardware.
hardware.
browsers.
browsers.
processes.
processes.
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Responses
systems software.
systems software.
hardware.
hardware.
browsers.
browsers.
processes.
processes.
The correct answer is hardware.
The most popular operating systems are:
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single-user, multitasking.
single-user, multitasking.
single-user, single task.
single-user, single task.
multi-user.
multi-user.
real-time.
real-time.
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Responses
single-user, multitasking.
single-user, multitasking.
single-user, single task.
single-user, single task.
multi-user.
multi-user.
real-time.
real-time.
The correct answer is single-user, multitasking.
Jacob wants to learn how to create programs that run on a smartphone. Which webinar will be most useful to him?
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Responses
Building Systems Software
Building Systems Software
How to Create Hardware
How to Create Hardware
Design Your Own Operating System
Design Your Own Operating System
Programming New Apps
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Responses
Building Systems Software
Building Systems Software
How to Create Hardware
How to Create Hardware
Design Your Own Operating System
Design Your Own Operating System
Programming New Apps
The webinar that would be most useful to Jacob is Programming New Apps.
Word processing programs and email programs are examples of:
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Responses
hardware.
hardware.
systems software.
systems software.
applications software.
applications software.
deployment software.
deployment software.
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Responses
hardware.
hardware.
systems software.
systems software.
applications software.
applications software.
deployment software.
deployment software.
The correct answer is applications software.
A device whose operating system will have only one function is most likely to be:
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Responses
single-user, multitasking.
single-user, multitasking.
single-user, single task.
single-user, single task.
multi-user.
multi-user.
real-time.
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Responses
single-user, multitasking.
single-user, multitasking.
single-user, single task.
single-user, single task.
multi-user.
multi-user.
real-time.
The correct answer is single-user, single task.
A car’s airbag uses which kind of operating system?
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Responses
single-user, multitasking
single-user, multitasking
single-user, single task
single-user, single task
multi-user
multi-user
real-time
(1 point)
Responses
single-user, multitasking
single-user, multitasking
single-user, single task
single-user, single task
multi-user
multi-user
real-time
The correct answer is real-time.
Which of these is software NOT good at?
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Responses
providing a connection for communication
providing a connection for communication
automating repetitive tasks
automating repetitive tasks
solving a creative problem
solving a creative problem
computing mathematical calculations
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Responses
providing a connection for communication
providing a connection for communication
automating repetitive tasks
automating repetitive tasks
solving a creative problem
solving a creative problem
computing mathematical calculations
The correct answer is solving a creative problem.
The operating system used in a hospital is most likely to be:
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Responses
single-user, multitasking.
single-user, multitasking.
single-user, single task.
single-user, single task.
multi-user.
multi-user.
real-time.
real-time.
(1 point)
Responses
single-user, multitasking.
single-user, multitasking.
single-user, single task.
single-user, single task.
multi-user.
multi-user.
real-time.
real-time.
The correct answer is multi-user.
Malik leads a team of software developers. He is beginning a new project, and he sits down with the client to determine in detail exactly what the client wants the software to do. This meeting is part of which phase of the software development life cycle?
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Responses
identify requirements
identify requirements
design
design
develop
develop
test
test
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Responses
identify requirements
identify requirements
design
design
develop
develop
test
test
The correct answer is identify requirements.
The two main categories of software are:
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Responses
browsers and instructions.
browsers and instructions.
processes and directives.
processes and directives.
application and systems.
application and systems.
programs and instructions.
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Responses
browsers and instructions.
browsers and instructions.
processes and directives.
processes and directives.
application and systems.
application and systems.
programs and instructions.
The correct answer is application and systems.
Ebony writes code as part of a software development team. Her job is part of which phase of the software development life cycle?
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Responses
identify requirements
identify requirements
design
design
develop
develop
test
test
(1 point)
Responses
identify requirements
identify requirements
design
design
develop
develop
test
test
The correct answer is develop.
Problems better solved by humans than by software are those that require:
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Responses
many mathematical computations.
many mathematical computations.
repeating the same task many times.
repeating the same task many times.
subjective judgments and creativity.
subjective judgments and creativity.
providing communication connections.
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Responses
many mathematical computations.
many mathematical computations.
repeating the same task many times.
repeating the same task many times.
subjective judgments and creativity.
subjective judgments and creativity.
providing communication connections.
The correct answer is subjective judgments and creativity.
Which of these statements is true?
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Responses
Hardware replaced software.
Hardware replaced software.
Software replaced hardware.
Software replaced hardware.
Software is not physical; hardware is physical.
Software is not physical; hardware is physical.
Software is physical; hardware is not physical.
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Responses
Hardware replaced software.
Hardware replaced software.
Software replaced hardware.
Software replaced hardware.
Software is not physical; hardware is physical.
Software is not physical; hardware is physical.
Software is physical; hardware is not physical.
The correct answer is Software is not physical; hardware is physical.