Computer Software

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Place the following steps in order for the process of uninstalling a program from a Chromebook.

Click the Launcher (circle icon). Right-click the unwanted app. Select Uninstall or Remove from Chrome. Click Remove.

Which three of the following are common spreadsheet application programs?

Google Sheets Microsoft Excel Numbers for Mac

Two common ways of installing software onto a Macintosh computer include:

Install the software using a CD or DVD (if the Mac has an optical drive) Download the program from the Internet and install the software onto the Macintosh computer.

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

Linux

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

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

All of the following are common ports that are included with laptop computers except ________.

MIDI ports.

Which two of the following are applications?

MS Excel Instagram

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

Which three of the following are common software licenses?

Network Single-User Site

Which two of the following responses best define the term "resolution" in output devices?

Number of pixels in a display Quality of the image

What is the correct order of steps to use when uninstalling a program in Windows 8 using the search feature?

Swipe to the right. Click "Search". Type "Control Panel". Under "View By" select large icons.

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 has 16 GB of RAM. This computer's CPU can process over 3 billion machine cycles per second.

Screen size is an important consideration when buying a new computer.

True

Spreadsheet programs are used to format spreadsheets and display numbers and text in cells.

True

The platform or operating system of a computer controls all of the functions of a computer.

True

Select what's true regarding uninstalling software.

Uninstalling system software is not recommended. Be cautious when uninstalling software from the OS manufacturer. Be cautious when uninstalling software from the computer manufacturer.

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

Wide availability of software options.

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

Because it is a Google product, downloading an app from the Play Store might require ___ .

a gmail account

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

app

One method of uninstalling an app from an Android device is to first tap the Settings Icon and then open the ______ & notifications menu.

apps

A gigabyte equals approximately one ________ bytes.

billion

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

Devices with a separate system unit and relatively large footprint are called ________ computers.

desktop

How is the screen size of a laptop computer measured?

diagonally from left corner to right corner

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

Which of the following is a strength of the Linux platform?

free to download and use

One method of uninstalling a program from a Macintosh computer is to first ___ .

go to the Launchpad

A Gmail login is required to download apps from the Play Store. This is because Gmail and Chrome are owned by

google

Which operating system is found on Apple smartphones and tablets?v

iOS

Josh is taking an Intro to Computers course and needs to use Microsoft Office to complete a variety of assignments. He has purchased the software, now he must ________ it so he can start his assignments.

install

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

installing

A mobile hinged computer with an integrated keyboard that uses a full operating system is called a notebook or a ________ computer.

laptop

DVD player drive

laser

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

operating

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

operating system

Because they tend to use relatively large amounts of battery life and because their inclusion tends to make a laptop somewhat larger (thicker), many new laptops do not come with ______ drives such as blu-ray or DVD players.

optical

CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs are sometimes referred to as ___ discs.

optical

To install software onto a Macintosh computer, most use one of two methods. One method is to find the desired software on the Internet and then download and install it onto the Mac. Another method is to purchase the software on a DVD or CD and install the software using the computer's

optical

To install software onto a Macintosh computer, most use one of two methods. One method is to find the desired software on the Internet and then download and install it onto the Mac. Another method is to purchase the software on a DVD or CD and install the software using the computer's _____ drive

optical

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

putting software on a digital device

Most new smartphones come with between 2 and 6 GB of ___ .

random access 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

A kilobyte is equal to approximately one ________ bytes.

thousand

Projective capacitive technology is used in the _____ of many smartphones.

touchscreens

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

Most desktops drive

traditional, magnetic hard drive

A terabyte equals approximately one ________ bytes?

trillion

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.

uninstall

The process of removing unwanted software from a computer is called

uninstalling

The most common OS for personal computers is Microsoft

windows

Single page in a workbook

worksheet

A new laptop computer typically comes with ___ of storage.

128 GB to 1 TB

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

4 years In general, you can plan to use your laptop for approximately 3-5 years. After that you will probably need to upgrade to a newer version that can handle the new software being released.

Which three of the following computers will have solid-state storage?

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

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 software license usually answers which 3 of the following questions?

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

Identifies the location of a cell in a worksheet

Cell Reference

Most word processing software can be used for which three of the following tasks?

Creating documents Creating very basic Web pages Very simple desktop publishing

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

What is the acronym for End-User Licensing Agreement?

EULA

All new laptop computers come with an optical drive installed.

False

A mathematical operation used to perform calculations

Formula

Built-in formulas included in a spreadsheet program

Function

Which two of the following methods will uninstall a program from a Macintosh computer?

Go to the Launchpad, hold the program icon, click on the X. Drag the program icon to the trash, click the Finder, empty the trash.

Which three of the following are common word processing programs?

Google Docs Microsoft Word Pages for Mac

Which two of the following are true about system software?

One of the most important types of system software is the operating system. System software refers to programs that offer the structure and hardware control necessary to run the computer and its peripheral devices.

Which three of the following statements are true regarding resolution?

Resolution refers to the sharpness and clarity of an image. The higher a screen's resolution, the more pixels it contains. Resolution refers to the number of pixels in a display device.

Which of the following is not a presentation software term?

Speaker Image

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

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

A computer platform is commonly referred to as an operating system or OS.

True

Windows OS is the most widely used platform in laptop and desktop computers?

True

Which are important considerations when purchasing a new computer?

What is its price? How much RAM comes with it? Does the device have USB ports?

A collection of related worksheets

Workbook

One method of finding and downloading programs for a Windows computer is to download the program from the

internet

Which of the following represents the least amount of storage?

kilobyte

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

macOS

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

optical drives

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

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

projective capacitive

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

rocket

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

screensize

Measuring diagonally from an upper corner to a lower corner determines the _____ of a display.

screensize

Smartphones and tablets drive

solid-state hard drive

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

system


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