Chapter 6 Computers

Although there are online sources for software, most consumers obtain software offline.

False.

Operating systems provide file organization tools called _____.

File Management utilities

When saving a file, you must provide a valid file name that adheres to specific rules, referred to as _____.

File-naming conventions

Which of the following is a file management utility?

Finder, File explorer

In a spreadsheet worksheet, a(n) _____ works behind the scenes to tell the microprocessor how to use the contents of cells in calculations

Formula

Which OS is installed on more than 80% of the world's personal computer?

Microsoft Windows

Which of the following list are an example of productivity software?

Microsoft office Google Docs iWork

A _____ app is designed for a handheld device, such as a smartphone, tablet computer, or enhanced media player.

Mobile

An operating system's _____ Capability supports a division of labor among all the processing units.

Multiprocessing

Whih of the following is a process for installing software on a PC? A. Scan the hard drive for registry errors B. Defragment the hard Drive C. Add the device to the network D. None of the above

None of the above

Which of the following operating systems is found on Macintosh desktop and laptop computers?

OS X

Which type of software must include the source code, which allows programers to modify and improve the software?

Open Source

____ Software may be freely copied, distributed and even resold.

Public Domain

Which of the following would not be considered an operating system resource?

RAM, CPU, Storage

Which of the following feature is unique to OS X?

Resource Fork

The main directory on a storage device is referred to as the _____ Directory.

Root

Word Processing software is likely to include which of the following features?

Search and replace, Readability formula

Software for PC's contains a ____ Program that guides you through the installation process.

Setup

A _____ Is generally priced at a flat rate and allows software to be used on all computers at a specific location.

Site License

Which of the following is not a file-naming convention?

Spaces are not allowed

Whar are the main software categories?

System, Development, and application

Chrome OS is an example of a ____ Because it depends substantially on processing and storage provided by cloud-based servers.

Thing Client

Magnetic and optical media are divided into circular _____ and then further divided into pie-shaped _____.

Tracks, Sectors

A local application is installed on a computer's hard disk.

True

Every peripheral device connected to a computer is regarded as an imput or output resource.

True

In a spreadsheet worksheet, each cell in a grid can contain a value, label, or formula.

True

Like books and movies, software is a type of intellectual property.

True

Macs do not use drive letters, and the main hard disk is called Macintosh HD.

True

Mobile devices tend to be populated by entertainment apps, games, and socail media services.

True

Most commercial software is distributed under a single-user license that limits use to one person at a time.

True

On an android device, a third-party file manager utility is required to manipulate files.

True

Portable software does not require installation.

True

The term service pack usually applies to operating system updates.

True

Web apps are examples of cloud computing.

True

A new version or edition of a software product is referred to as a software ____.

Upgrade

A feature called ____ Determines how your text flows from line to line by automatically moving words down to the next line as you reach the right margin.

Word Wrap

The iOS operating system is found on which device?

iPhone

Every peripheral device connected to a computer is regarded as an imput or output resource.

true

The difference between a web app and mobile app is that the program code for web apps ____, Whereas mobile apps are stored on the handheld device, so they ahve to be ______.

Arrives only when you use the app; downloaded and installed.

In spreadsheet software, the _____ Features ensures that the results in every cell are accurate for the information currently entered in the worksheet.

Automatic recalculation

Two of the most common open source and free software licenses are _____.

BSD and GPL

Which of the following would be considered essential software for both laptop computers and a tablet computer?

Browser

The main weakness of OS X is lack of security

False

Which one of the following types of operating systems would most likely be found on a laptop computer?

Desktop operating system

Which category of software would programming languages fall into?

Development software

All Smartphones use the android operating system.

False

If you want to run third-party apps on your android device, you need to jailbreak it.

False

Most handheld devices can use either web apps or mobile apps but not both.

False

Most web apps require installation on your local computer or handheld device.

False

Partitions are created, modified, and deleted using filezilla on Macs and Disk Partitioner on PC's.

False