CompTIA ITF+ ITF Applications and Software 3

Question 1

A user's application crashes and shows a memory error. Which utility tool would BEST help diagnose this issue?

Accepted Answer

Task manager

Answer

Task Manager shows running processes, CPU, and memory usage, helping identify applications consuming excessive memory.

Question 2

Which of the following BEST describes 'software as a service' (SaaS)?

Accepted Answer

Software hosted remotely and accessed via the internet

Answer

SaaS delivers software over the internet on a subscription basis, with the provider handling hosting and maintenance.

Question 3

A user notices their web browser has a new toolbar they did not install intentionally. This is MOST likely caused by:

Accepted Answer

Bundled software installed alongside another application

Answer

Unwanted toolbars are commonly bundled with free software installers, which include optional third-party software by default.

Question 4

Which term describes the process of converting human-readable source code into machine-executable binary code?

Accepted Answer

Compiling

Answer

Compilation translates source code written in a high-level language into machine code that a processor can execute directly.

Question 5

A business application used only within one company to support its specific internal operations is called a:

Accepted Answer

Line-of-business application

Answer

Line-of-business (LOB) applications are custom or specialized software built to support a company's specific business processes.

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