Adaptive Learning Assignment (ALA) - Computer Software and Buying a Computer
Which two of the following are true about system software?
-System software refers to programs that offer the structure and hardware control necessary to run the computer and its peripheral devices. -One of the most important types of system software is the operating system.
Which three of the following computers would not have a traditional (magnetic) hard drive?
1. An Android-based smartphone 2. A 2-in-1 computer 3. iPhone XR
Which three of the following are common software licenses?
1. Can the program's source code be viewed? 2. Can the program be copied, modified, or redistributed? 3. Where, how, and how often can the program be installed?
One method of uninstalling a program from a Windows computer is to use the Settings button. Place the following steps in order if you wanted to delete Facebook from a Windows computer. Place the first step at the top.
1. Click the start button to open the start menu 2. Click the settings button 3. Click apps 4. Click the desired program 5. Click uninstall
Which three of the following are common word processing programs?
1. Google Docs 2. Microsoft Word 3. Pages for Mac
One way to uninstall programs from a Windows computer is to navigate through the Control Panel. Place the following steps in order to uninstall a program using the Control Panel of a Windows computer placing the first step at the top.
1. open the start menu and type "control panel" in the search window 2. click programs or programs and features 3. select the program 4. select uninstall
What is the correct order of steps to access the snipping tool in Windows 10?
1.Click the Cortana or Search button 2.Type Snipping Tool 3.Select the Snipping Tool Desktop app 4.Click New to start capture of an image
With these specs: 2-in-1 design - 14" Storage Capacity - 1 TB SSD System Memory - 16 GB Processor Speed - 2.4 GHz How much RAM does this computer come with?
16 gigabytes
Approximately how long should you expect to use the average laptop?
4 years
One way to remove an app from your Mac is to go to the Launchpad. The Launchpad icon looks like ___
9 colored dots in a 3x3 format
Field
A column in a relational database table.
Record
A row in a relational database table.
Query
A set of criteria used to extract data from a database.
One method of uninstalling an app from an Android device is to first tap the Settings Icon and then open the __ menu.
App info
One method of uninstalling an app from a Droid is to click the Setting icon and then navigate to the ___ menu.
Apps and Notifications
A mathematical operation used to perform calculations
Formula
Built-in formulas included in a spreadsheet program
Function
Most new laptops come with 128-1,000 __ of storage.
Gigabytes
The Play Store requires a Gmail login to download apps from the Play store. This is because Gmail and Chrome are owned by
Which three of the following are common spreadsheet application programs?
Microsoft Excel Numbers for Mac Google Docs (Sheets)
Which of the following is a popular OS software program?
Microsoft Windows
Which of the following is commonly-used OS software?
Microsoft Windows
Projective capacitive technology is used in the __ of many smartphones.
Touchscreens
The process of removing unwanted software from a computer is called __ .
Uninstalling
Which of the following is a strength of the Windows OS?
Wide availability of software options.
Determining which computer platform (operating system) would be best for a particular student often depends on what the student wants to study and in which industry she or he wants to enter after graduation. Students who plan to study science or engineering or want to focus on business (accounting or finance), as well as those who plan to work for the government should strongly consider the __ platform since it is generally considered the industry standard in those fields.
Windows OS
The most common OS for personal computers is Microsoft
Windows or Windows 10
Adding a driver to a digital device, such as a printer, is called ___.
installing
One method of finding and downloading programs for a Windows computer is to download the program from the
internet
When referring to apps or applications, the term "installing" refers to the process of _____.
putting software on a digital device
Programs that perform specific maintenance tasks on computers are commonly referred to as ___ programs.
utility
Single page in a workbook
worksheet
Which three of the following regarding a computer application are true?
- A computer application is a computer program. - Applications can be located on smartphones, tablets, laptops, and even on servers accessible on the Internet. - Most applications can be downloaded for free or for a fee.
Which three of the following are true about applets?
- Applets are small application programs - Applets typically perform less-complex functions. - Applets are often utility programs designed to help maintain your computer.
Which two of the following are characteristics of the iOS?
- Developed by Apple for Apple mobile products - Comes with Siri, FaceTime, Safari, and other Apple apps
Which three of the following statements are true about the Snipping tool included in Microsoft Windows 10?
- Once you have captured the image you can annotate, save, or share the image - The Snipping Tool can be used capture a screenshot or snip. - You can capture a snip of any object on your computer screen.
Which three of the following statements are true regarding resolution?
- The higher a screen's resolution, the more pixels it contains. - Resolution refers to the sharpness and clarity of an image. - Resolution refers to the number of pixels in a display device.
Which three of the statements are true statements regarding utility programs?
- Utility programs often perform a specific maintenance type of task. - Utility programs are included with both Windows and macOS. - Common utility programs include disk formatting, disk cleanup, and disk defragmenting.
Most word processing software can be used for which three of the following tasks?
1. Creating documents 2. Very simple desktop publishing 3. Creating very basic Web pages
You have decided to remove some software from your Dell laptop in order to free up space on your hard drive. Which two of the following, if uninstalled, may cause problems with your computer's normal operation?
1. Dell Touchpad 2. Microsoft Visual C++ 2017 Redistributable(x86)
Which 2 of the following are true statements about the Linux OS?
1. Linux is an open-source software. 2. Free for consumers to download and use.
Which two of the following are commonly used database programs?
1. OpenOffice Base 2. Microsoft Access
Place the following steps in an order that would allow you to uninstalling an app from an Android-based tablet, with the first step at the top.
1. Tap the Settings icon 2. Select Apps & notifications 3. Select See all apps 4. Select the appropriate app 5. Select Uninstall
Look at the following specifications: Storage capacity: 1128 gigabytes Processor speed (base): 3.2 gigahertz System memory: 16 gigabytes Select three true statements regarding this desktop computer
1. This computer has at least 1 terabyte of hard drive space. 2. This computer has 16 GB of RAM. 3. This computer's CPU can process over 3 billion machine cycles per second.
Which two of the following are usually considered the strengths of the macOS platform?
1. Very stable and reliable, few viruses 2. Strong graphics quality and graphical user interface (GUI).
Identifies the location of a cell in a worksheet
Cell Reference
Of the following computers, which one is probably least expensive?
Chromebook
Reports
Data extracted from a database and structured for printing and data interpretation.
Which two of the following are applications?
Instagram MS Excel
Because unwanted toolbars and other software may accompany downloaded games and software, take your time and read carefully as you __ software on your computer
Install
A legal contract between the software manufacturer and the user of an application is called an End-User __ Agreement (EULA).
License
Jose uses Windows 10 on his laptop to run the programs he needs to complete his college assignments. Windows OS is owned and maintained by _____ .
Microsoft
The primary method to install software on a Mac is to download it from the (App Store). Another method is to purchase the software on a DVD and install the software using an external __ drive
Optical
Microsoft ____ allows you to create shapes, lines, and offers a variety of tools to edit and create artwork.
Paint 3D
Complete the following sentence using one word. Most new laptops will come with between 4 and 16 GB of
RAM or memory
Which three of the following are common software licenses?
Site Network Single-User
Can be added to a presentation to assist with what you are going to say while you are presenting
Speaker notes
Programs that offer the structure and hardware control necessary to run the computer and its peripheral devices are called __ software.
Systems
Table
The default view of a relational database. Organized in records and fields.
Primary Key
The field that uniquely identifies each record in a database.
A collection of related worksheets
Workbook
Because it is an Apple product, downloading an app onto your iPhone will require ___ .
an Apple ID
Most refer to a software application on a mobile device, such as an iPhone, as a(n)
app
To download apps on an Apple product such as an iPhone or an iPad, click on the ___ Store icon.
app
Small application programs that are often utility programs and perform less complex operational functions and are commonly used to execute tasks in the Control Panel of Microsoft Windows are called ___.
applets
The system management tool in the Windows operating system is referred to as the ___ .
control panel or Windows Settings
How is screensize measured?
diagonally from left corner to right corner
When installing a new printer on your home computer network, you will usually have to go to the printer manufacturer's website to download software called ___ .
drivers
One way to uninstall an app from an iPhone is to start by ___ .
holding down the app's icon until the menu appears
Which operating system is found on Apple smartphones and tablets?
iOS
Toolbars, adware, and extra software may accompany downloaded games and software, particularly if the manufacturer offers free downloads. Because of this, it is important to read closely when ___ .
installing software
Determining which computer platform (operating system) would be best for a particular student often depends on what the student wants to study and in which industry she or he wants to enter after graduation. Students who plan to study graphic design or want to focus on photo production or publishing should strongly consider the __ platform since it is generally considered the industry standard in those fields.
macOS
The computer platform known for its graphics capability and stylish design is the ___ .
macOS
A driver is software that allows a peripheral device, such as a printer or a monitor, to work smoothly with your computer's ___ system.
operating
Every computer must have operating system (OS) software. This operating system is often referred to as the ___ of the computer.
platform
Apps designed to make individuals or businesses more efficient are categorized as:
productivity
Software comes in various categories. One category is system software, which provides the instructions that hardware needs to operate (iOS, Android, Windows, etc.). Another category is game software (League of Legends, Hearthstone, Angry Birds, etc.). Another category of software includes applications such as Office 365, iWork, QuickBooks, Googledocs, etc. This software is referred to as ___ software.
productivity
The quality of a display screen, as defined by its number of pixels, is called its
resolution
Resolution refers to the Blank______ and clarity of an image.
sharpness
A software license that restricts the use of a program to one user at a time is known as a ___ .
single-user license
A single page in a presentation program
slide
If you plan to become an accountant or major in finance, it is probably best to purchase a computer that uses ___ operating system.
the Windows
Removing software, particular software associated with the computer's operating system, can cause significant problems for many computer users. For this reason it is important to be careful when you ___ .
uninstall a program
Removing unwanted software from a digital device, such as a tablet or laptop computer, is called ___ .
uninstalling
Two common ways of installing software onto a Macintosh computer include:
1. Download the program from the Internet and install the software onto the Macintosh computer. 2. Install the software using a CD or DVD (if the Mac has an optical drive)
Which two of the following methods will uninstall a program from a Macintosh computer?
1. Go to the Launchpad, hold the program icon, click on the X. 2. Drag the program icon to the trash, click the Finder, empty the trash.
Common presentation programs include which three of the following?
1. Keynote for Mac 2. Microsoft PowerPoint 3. Google Slides
Which 3 of the following are the strengths of the Linux OS?
1. Linux is an open-source software that can be modified by users. 2. Linux is an operating system that is free to download and use. 3. Linux OS has solid security features and is less susceptible to viruses.
Stores information about the theme and slide layouts of a presentation
Slide Master
Because it is a Google product, downloading an app from the Play Store might require ___ .
a Gmail account
To ensure that the program you are downloading onto your Windows computer is compatible with Windows software, you can first find the desired program by searching ___ .
the Microsoft Store
To download an app onto your Android-based smartphone or tablet, you first click on ___ .
the Play Store icon
Remember how holding down an app on your iPhone would make the apps jiggle? With the newer version of iOS, to uninstall and app, just press and hold the icon until the menu appears, then press ___.
Remove App
A collection of pages arranged in sequence that contain text and images
Slide show
The __ tool is used to capture a screen shot, or snip, of any image on the screen of a laptop or desktop computer,
Snipping
Downloading an app from the Play Store might require __ because it is a Google product.
a Gmail account
If you plan to become a film editor, you should probably purchase ___ since it is most commonly used in the film industry.
a Macintosh computer
Desktop computers usually come with at least 8-16 GB of __. One nice thing about a desktop is that most allow this to be easily expanded to up to 32 to 64 GB.
system memory (RAM)
Similar to the Windows control panel, the system management tool in the macOS is called ___.
system preferences
To download an app onto your iPhone or iPad, you first click on ___ .
the App Store icon
