CGS2060 Ch. 2: Computer Software & Buying a Computer
The ______ of a computer controls all of the functions of a computer, including determining which applications can be used on a device.
Platform
_______ tells you how many pixels your screen can display horizontally and vertically.
Screen resolution
A ________ restricts the use of software to one user at a time.
Single-user lisence
Used to format and display numbers and text in cells, ______ programs are used to perform calculations and structure data and are widely used by organizations.
Spreadsheet
Data in a database is stored and organized into rows and columns in a _____.
Table
What is the most recent version of Windows?
Windows 10
Are utility programs included with both Mac and Windows operating systems?
Yes
Can Mac computers only use Apple proprietary or licensed software?
Yes
What type of computer could be said to function as an extremely large tablet computer?
All-in-one computer
What OS do Chromebook computers use?
Android
Which OS is the world's most popular OS for phones and tablet computers?
Android
What is the most common phone OS?
Android OS
Small application programs that are often utility programs performing less complex operational functions are called what?
Applets
The system management tool in the Windows operating system is called the what?
Control Panel
A _____ is a legal contract between the software manufacturer and the user of an application.
EULA
Apple/Macintosh OS's are known for being what?
Easy to use
Android OS is a product of what corporation?
The process of preparing a digital device for use that consists of putting software, hardware components, and drivers on it is referred to as what?
Installing
What is the most common OS on servers, mainframes, and supercomputers?
Linux
What is the underlying OS for most video game consoles and embedded computers?
Linux
These licenses enable anyone on a network the right to use software.
Network lisences
Name two criticisms of Windows computers when compared to Macintosh computers.
Not as easy to use, more prone to viruses
This uniquely identifies each record in a database; for example, a student ID number.
Primary Key
When using Linux, there are some issues with ________, making it difficult to run some programs.
Program capability
One of the most popular categories of touchscreens for laptops, tablets, and phones is the _______ (or touch sensitive) screen.
Projective capacitive
These screens use a grid sandwiched between two glass panels.
Projective capacitive
A set of criteria used to extract data from a database is called a what?
Query
The more you multitask on your computer, the more _____ you will need.
RAM
A row in a database is called a what?
Record
These licenses are different from network licenses because the software is installed on the device of qualified users who request the software inside an organization.
Site licenses
The system management tool in the Mac operating system is called what?
System Preferences
True or false: Mac computers are not as widely used and tend to be more expensive.
True
True or false: Windows personal computers are the most popular computers in the world, used for most businesses and government agencies.
True
True or false: apps and computer programs are essentially the same thing.
True
Removing software from a computer is called what?
Uninstalling
These perform maintenance type tasks including disk cleanup, file maintenance, file search, system backup, and restore.
Utility programs
In projective capacitive touchscreens, ______ is applied to the corners of the screen, and when a finger touches the screen, it draws a tiny amount of current.
Voltage
Which OS is used on iPhones?
iOS
A column in a database is called a what?
Field
Most tablet computers have hard drive capacities between what two values?
16 GB - 25 GB
Most laptop computers have hard drive capacities between what two values?
600 GB - 1 TB
Most computers today range between how many GB of RAM?
8-16
A set of instructions designed to execute specific tasks is called a what?
Computer program
With increases in technological advancement and a wider variety of products, is differentiating computers becoming increasingly easy, or difficult?
Difficult
What is the underlying software for the Android OS?
Linux
______ is free and open-source software that can be used and modified by anyone for free.
Linux
Which platform is used on Apple computers?
Mac OS
Which computers are the industry standard for photo editing, film/movie development, graphic design, etc.?
Macintosh computers
Windows is owned by what corporation?
Microsoft
A computer platform is commonly referred to as a what?
Operating system (OS)
If you like to watch DVDs or Blu-rays on your laptop, you may want to choose a laptop that comes with a what?
Optical drive
The type of computer drive that writes and reads data using lasers is the what?
Optical drive
______ work by rotating an inserted disc, which is then read with a laser beam within the drive's read/write head.
Optical drives
Data that is structured for printing and data interpretation are called what?
Reports
A computer's _______ refers to the size of the computer's hard drive.
Storage capacity
These allow you to change computer settings, manage tasks, install and uninstall programs, etc.
System management tools
True or false: if your laptop doesn't have an optical drive, you can purchase an external DVD or Blu-ray drive and connect it to your laptop with a USB.
True
True or false: installing software and hardware allows you to maximize your computer's productivity.
True
True or false: the more RAM a computer has, the higher the price of the computer.
True
What is the most common platform for personal computers?
Windows OS
Because of their popularity, these computers have the most available software.
Windows personal computers
In projective capacitive touchscreens, the controller computes the _____ from the change in capacitance at the touch points.
X-Y location
Does uninstalling software clear space from the hard drive?
Yes
