BUS 340 - Computer Software & Buying a Computer

One way to download and install a program onto a Windows computer is to go through the Microsoft Store. Place the following steps in order if you use the Microsoft Store to download and install Tumblr on a Windows computer. Place the first step at the top.

1. Click the Start button to open the Start Menu 2. Scroll to the Microsoft Store icon and click on it 3. Click Search(magnifying glass) 4. Type Tumblr 5. Click the Tumblr icon 6. Click Get 7. Follow the instructions to install the program

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

Match the digital device with the amount of storage that it would be expected to come with.

128 GB - 1 TB- Laptop 500 GB - 3 TB-Desktop 32 GB - 512 GB-Smartphone

Approximately how long should you expect to use the average laptop?

4 years

Which three of the following computers would not have a traditional (magnetic) hard drive?

A 2-in-1 computer An Android-based smartphone iPhone XR

Which three of the following statements are true regarding optical drives?

A blu-ray player is considered an optical drive. Many new laptops do not include optical drives. Optical drives use lasers to read pits and lands on optical media such as blu-rays, DVDs, and CDs

How is screensize measured?

Diagonally from left corner to right corner

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 ___ .

Microsoft Store

Which of the following is commonly-used OS software?

Microsoft Windows

Which three of the following regarding a computer application are true?

Most applications can be downloaded for free or for a fee. Applications can be located on smartphones, tablets, laptops, and even on servers accessible on the Internet. A computer application is a computer program.

Which three of the following are common software licenses?

Network Single-User Site

Which two of the following are usually considered the strengths of the macOS platform?

Very stable and reliable, few viruses Strong graphics quality and graphical user interface (GUI).

A software license usually answers which 3 of the following questions?

Where, how, and how often can the program be installed? Can the program's source code be viewed? Can the program be copied, modified, or redistributed?

Which of the following is a strength of the Windows OS?

Wide availability of software options.

If you plan to become an accountant or major in finance, it is probably best to purchase a computer that uses ___ operating system.

Windows

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

When you purchase a peripheral, such as a printer to go with your home computer, you will usually have to download important software from the printer's manufacturer in order to ensure that the printer software works well with your computer's operating system. This important software is called a

driver/drivers

So that you can easily connect your laptop to a large screen monitor, many come with an HDMI port. HDMI stands for - definition media interface

high

Putting software on a digital device, or adding hardware components and drivers to a digital device is called __.

installing

When purchasing a new computer for college, the type of computer most students choose is ___ .

laptop

A legal contract between the software manufacturer and the user of an application is called an End-User __ Agreement (EULA).

legal

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

macOS

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

operating

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

In order to save battery life and to maintain a slim profile, many new laptops do not come with ___ .

optical drive

The type of drive used to play a DVD or Blu-ray disc is called a(n) ___ .

optical drive

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 _____

panel

Apps designed to make individuals or businesses more efficient are categorized as:

productivity

When referring to apps or applications, the term "installing" refers to the process of _____.

putting software on a digital device

Resolution refers to the _____ and clarity of an image

sharpness

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

system

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

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

Because many people connect peripheral devices to laptop computers, most laptops come with at least ___ ports.

2 or 3 USB

Which two of the following are characteristics of the iOS?

Comes with Siri, FaceTime, Safari, and other Apple apps Developed by Apple for Apple mobile products

Most new laptops come with 128-1,000 ___ of storage.

GB, gigabytes, GBs, or giga bytes

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

Linux

Which 3 of the following are the strengths of the Linux OS?

Linux is an open-source software that can be modified by users. Linux OS has solid security features and is less susceptible to viruses. Linux is an operating system that is free to download and use.

Which 2 of the following are true statements about the Linux OS?

Linux is an open-source software. Free for consumers to download and use.

Which type of touchscreen uses a single metallic-coated panel and uses electricity to calculate touch points?

Projective capacitive

Complete the following sentence using one word. Most new laptops will come with between 4 and 16 GB of

RAM (random access memory)

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 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.

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 16 GB of RAM. This computer has a 512 GB hard drive.

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.

This computer has at least 1 terabyte of hard drive space. This computer's CPU can process over 3 billion machine cycles per second. This computer has 16 GB of RAM.

Which three of the statements are true statements regarding utility programs?

Utility programs are included with both Windows and macOS. Common utility programs include disk formatting, disk cleanup, and disk defragmenting. Utility programs often perform a specific maintenance type of task.

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 ___ .

a driver

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

app, application, applications

Of the following computers, which one is probably least expensive?

chromebook

The system management tool in the Windows operating system is referred to as the ___ .

control panel or Windows Settings

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

Jasmine purchased an 8K, 65-inch television. 65 inches refers to the ___ of the display.

screensize

A software license that restricts the use of a program to one user at a time is known as a ___ .

single-user license

Because of their compact size and extreme efficiency, smartphones, tablets, and some laptops use ___ state storage (hard drives)

solid

Used in a variety of devices including ATMs and point-of-sale terminals, ___ allow for the input of data with the use of a stylus or finger.

touchscreens

Removing unwanted software from a digital device, such as a tablet or laptop computer, is called

uninstalling

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

uninstalling

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

utility