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 This activity contains 19 questions.

Question 1.
Which type of software is illegal to copy and distribute?

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Question 2.
What does the user usually do when a new version of software is released?

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Question 3.
What part of the computer is used when a software instruction includes arithmetic-for example, multiplying the contents of two registers?

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Question 4.
What is the term for the illegal duplication of copyrighted software?

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Question 5.
Which of the following is a platform-neutral computer language developed by Sun Microsystems?

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Question 6.
What is C:\Documents and Settings\Julie_2\My Documents\chapter 1.doc?

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Question 7.
Which of the following is the primary purpose of intellectual property laws?

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Question 8.
What would you call a file that is saved to noncontiguous clusters on a hard disk?

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Question 9.
What amount of software in use is estimated to be pirated?

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Question 10.
Which of the following allows a computer to run several programs at the same time?

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Question 11.
What is a disk divided into?

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Question 12.
Which of the following is an open source operating system?

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Question 13.
A program is a set of computer instructions designed to solve a user's problem.

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Question 14.
Virus protection is the process a programmer goes through to add detail, solve problems, and test a program.

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Question 15.
The most common type of translator program is called a compiler.

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Question 16.
Decimal upgrades in software represent major changes; whole numbers represent minor revisions.

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Question 17.
The act of copying and distributing software amongst friends is illegal because the software is trademarked.

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Question 18.
Compatibility refers to the functionality of software in regard to a certain type of computer.

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Question 19.
Match each computer term with the correct definition.
A matching question presents 6 answer choices and 6 items. The answer choices are lettered A through F. The items are numbered 19.1 through 19.6. Screen readers will read the answer choices first. Then each item will be presented along with a select menu for choosing an answer choice. Using the pull-down menus, match each item in the left column to the corresponding item in the right column.
A Determines user wants by mouse movements
B A file
C Picture that represents an element on the desktop
D UNIX
E Same as a directory
F Virtual workspace
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