Adaptive Learning Chapter 1 : Software

Operating

A computer platform is commonly referred to as a(n) ___ system or OS.

Operating

A driver is a software that allows a peripheral device, such as a printer or a monitor, to work smoothly with your computer's ___ system.

Acceptable

A written document that provides a framework of rules to be followed by users of computers, networks, websites, and computer resources such as printers and scanners is called an ___ use policy.

Installing

Adding a driver to a digital device, such as a printer, is called?

Computers, Networks, Websites

An acceptable use policy is a written document that provides a framework of rules to be followed by users of?

Linux

An operating system that is an open source and not owned by a sole company is?

Productivity

Another category of software includes applications such as Office 365, iWork, QuickBooks, Google Docs, etc. This software is referred to as ___ software.

Presentation

Applications that enable a user to create visual aids that can be projected on a screen or displayed on a digital display are called ___ software.

Video

Apps that use the most data are those that stream what?

Video

Based on current trends, it's likely that future apps will be more engaging and include more?

More Video More Engaging Games Conglomerated Sites

Based on current trends, what will be seen in future apps?

Google Login

Because it is a google product, downloading an app from the Play Store might require a?

Enterprise Resource Planning

Business management software that encompasses nearly all business activities in a corporation is called ___ software.

Platform

Every computer must have operating system software. This operating system is often referred to as the ___ of the computer.

Transaction Processing Systems Decision Support Systems Executive Support Systems

Examples of management information systems include which of the following?

Microsoft

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?

App

Most refer to a software application on a mobile device, such as an iPhone, as a(n)?

Creating Very Basic Web Pages Very Simple Desktop Publishing Creating Documents

Most word processing software can be used for three tasks.

Store

One method of finding and downloading programs for a Windows computer is to first open the Start menu and then scroll down to the icon labelled Microsoft ___.

Rocket

One method of uninstalling an app from a Macintosh computer is to click on the Launchpad icon. This icon has a ___ on it.

Apps

One method of uninstalling an app from an Android device is to first tap the settings icon and then open the ___ and notifications menu.

System

Programs that offer the structure and hardware control necessary to run the computer and its peripheral devices are called ___ software.

Utility

Programs that perform specific maintenance tasks on computers are commonly referred to as ___ programs.

Games, Business and Education, Lifestyle, Entertainment

Rank in order of most actively used apps categories.

Android

Relies very heavily on third-party application developers.

System Preferences

Similar to the Windows Control Panel, the system management tool in the MacOS is called?

Applets

Small application programs that are often utility programs and perform less complex operational functions and are commonly used to execute tasks nit he Control Panel of Microsoft Windows are called?

Remote Desktop

Software that gives network administrators the ability to provide computer assistance from a central location by allowing them to display and control any computer on the network is called ___ software.

Remote Desktop

Software that gives network administrators the ability to provide computer assistance from a central location by allowing them to display and control any computer on the network is called?

Video

Some apps that use a surprising amount of data are those that include embedded?

Monitoring

Sometimes used in smaller business networks, employee ___ software is used to track employee activities while online.

2.5 GB

Streaming video apps, such as Hulu or Netflix, can use as much as?

MacOS

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.

Windows OS

Students who plan to study science or engineering or want to focus on business, as well as those who plan to work for the government should strongly consider the ___ platform since it is generally considered the industry standard.

MacOS

The computer platform known for its graphics capability and stylish design is the?

Windows

The most common OS for personal computers is Microsoft ___.

Uninstalling

The process of removing unwanted software from a computer is called?

Magnifying

The search feature in Apple app store is represented by a(n) ___ glass icon.

Control Panel

The system management tool in the Windows operating system is referred to as what?

Install the software using a CD or DVD Download the program from the Internet and install the software onto the Macintosh computer

Two common ways of installing software onto a Macintosh computer are?

Panel

Two methods of uninstalling a program from a Windows computer are to use the Settings button and go through the Apps button, or to click on Programs and Features in the control ___?

Spreadsheet

Used to format and display numbers and text in cells ___ programs are used to perform calculations and structure data and are widely used in organizations.

IOS

Uses a significant number original equipment manufacturer's propriety software.

Microsoft Word Pages for Mac Google Docs

What are three common Word Processing programs?

Microsoft Excel Google Sheets Numbers for Mac

What are three common spreadsheet application programs?

Linux is an Operating System That is Free to Download and Use Linux is an Open-Source Software That Can be Modified by Users Linux OS has Solid Security Features and is Less Susceptible to Viruses

What are three strengths of the Linux OS?

The Snipping Tool can be used to capture a screenshot or snip Once you have captured the image you can annotate, save, or share the image You capture a snip of any object on your computer screen

What are three true statements about the Snipping Tool included in Microsoft Windows 10?

Utility Programs are Included with Both Windows and MacOS Common Utility Programs Include Disk Formatting, Disk Cleanup, and Disk Defrag Utility Programs Often Perform A Specific Maintenance Type of Task

What are three true statements regarding utility programs?

Applets Typically Perform Less-Complex Functions Applets are Often Utility Programs Designed to Help Maintain Your Computer Applets are Small Application Programs

What are three true things about applets?

MS Excel Instagram

What are two applications?

Developed by Apple for Apple Mobile Products Comes With Siri, FaceTime, Safari, and Other Apple Apps

What are two characteristics of IOS?

Microsoft Access OpenOffice Base

What are two commonly used database programs?

Very Stable and Reliable, Few Viruses Strong Graphics Quality and GUI

What are two strengths of the macOS platform?

SCMS

What category of MIS combines the forecasting capability of decision support software with the records keeping capability of transaction processing systems software to help businesses manage inventories efficiently?

Executive Support Systems

What category of management information systems focuses on corporate database drill-down capabilities?

Microsoft Windows

What is a popular OS software program?

Wide Availability of Software Options

What is a strength of the Windows OS?

A well-written AUP should clearly state what a user is and is not allowed to do with these resources as well as general etiquette to follow when using shared resources An AUP often accompanies most software applications AUP covers a broad spectrum of computer resources

What is true about AUP?

OS

What manages hardware and software, supports the computer's basic functions, and runs programs?

A Driver

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?

Management

When referring to MIS, SCMS stands for supply chain ___ software.

Transaction

When referring to MIS, TPS stands for ___ processing systems.

Executive

When referring to management information systems, ESS stands for ___ support systems

Decision Support System

Which category of management information systems focuses on providing forecasting capabilities for sales and production?

IOS

Which operating system is found on Apple smartphones and tablets?

Monitoring

While you sometimes find this used in smaller business networks, employee ___ software is impractical for large networks because of the number of users and the potential for misuse.

iPhone

XCode and Swift are good programs to start with if you wish to create an app for the?