Computer Software and Buying a ComputerAssignment
Of the following computers, which one is probably least expensive?
Chromebook
Apps designed to make individuals or businesses more efficient are categorized as:
Productivity software includes apps such as the Office 365 suite, Google docs software, QuickBooks, and other software that helps users complete work-oriented tasks
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
2-in-1 design Total storage capacity - 512 gigabytes System memory - 16 gigabytes Processor speed (base) - 1.8 gigahertz This device has 16 GB of random
Access Memory
Look at the following specifications: Total storage capacity - 512 gigabytes System memory - 16 gigabytes Processor speed (base) - 1.8 gigahertz Select the three true statements regarding this 2-in-1 computer.
This computer has a touchscreen This computer has a 512 GB hard drive. This computer has 16 GB of RAM
Putting software on a digital device, or adding hardware components and drivers to a digital device is called
installation
Which three of the following regarding a computer application are true?
1) Applications can be located on smartphones, tablets, laptops, and even on servers accessible on the Internet. 2)A computer application is a computer program. 3) Most applications can be downloaded for free or for a fee.
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
Complete the following sentence using one word. Most new laptops will come with between 4 and 16 GB of
RAM
Removing unwanted software from a digital device, such as a tablet or laptop computer, is called ___ . Multiple choice question.
Uninstalling
Adding a driver to a digital device, such as a printer, is called ___.
Installing
The system management tool in the Windows operating system is referred to as the ___ .
control panel or Windows Settings
Which two of the following are applications?
MS Excel Instagram
A computer platform is commonly referred to as a(n) system or OS.
Operating system
Which three of the following are common software licenses?
Site, single-user, and Network
Wyatt has purchased a new laptop and found it came with many programs that he does not want. He should _____ the programs from his device so they do not take up storage space.
Uninstalling software means to remove it from a digital device. It is important to uninstall programs properly to ensure they are removed from the device.
A legal contract between the software manufacturer and the user of an application is called an End-User Agreement (EULA).
license or licensing
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. Multiple select question.
1) This computer has 16 GB of RAM. 2)This computer has at least 1 terabyte of hard drive space. 3)This computer's CPU can process over 3 billion machine cycles per second.
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
When purchasing a laptop for college, one of the first questions you should consider is ___.
What do you plan to do after graduation?
Most refer to a software application on a mobile device, such as an iPhone, as a(n)
app
When referring to apps or applications, the term "installing" refers to the process of _____.
putting software on a digital device
