Computers Chapter 4

An __________ refers to a fixed cell location that never changes

absolute references

Displays unsolicited advertisements in banners or pop-up windows _______________.

adware

The document formatting feature you use to make paragraphs line up with the left side of the page

alignment

A ________ describes the location of a cell based on its column and row location.

cell adress

A worksheet is mad up of _______ organized in a grid of rows and columns.

cells

When you choose a(n) _______________ installation, you only install selected features, rather than all of the features associated with a software program.

custom

Unlike application software programs, which run in a window on your desktop, _______________ usually run in the background whenever they're needed.

device drivers

Removes unused files like temporary internet files from your hard drive

disk clean up utility

Reorganizes the data on a magnetic hard drive so that you can access files more quickly _______________.

disk fragmentor

The 6x6 rule means to keep all objects smaller than 6 invhes tall and 6 inches wide.

false

You cannot change the direction of the transition

false

a mobile app designed for an apple iphone will work on an android phone as well

false

What you need to change to make your words appear bigger on the page

font size

This defines what text characters look like

font types

The _________ of a worksheet defines its appearance.

format

Software distributed free of charge via the Internet, where the developer retains the software rights ________________.

freeware

You adjust this to control the amount of white space in between rows of text

line spacing

Hackers create _______________ to intentionally damage computers by deleting files, erasing hard drives, stealing information, or slowing computer performance.

malware

Rows are typically represented by _______ and contain data for individual records.

numbers

Copyrighted software, such as Linux, that is typically distributed free of charge and can be customized ________________.

open source

Type of software where some applications are free, some require a one-time registration fee, and some require a periodic subscription charge ________________.

open source

Operating system software, also called a(n) ________________ manages computer hardware and software.

platform

Software is written by software developers using computer-readable code called a(n) _______________.

programming language

Software whose ownership rights are public property, and which is available to anyone at no cost _______________.

public domain

Not emptying this lets files remain on your computer and take up space _______________.

recycle bin

A set of instructions that tells a computer what to do, how to do it, and where to send the results or output is called _______________.

software

The most important preinstalled software is the _______________ software that allows you to use the computer the first time you turn it on.

system

Shadowing and reflection are examples of this______________.

text affect

Often used as keyloggers to steal passwords to online accounts, _______________ disguise themselves as useful programs like utilities.

trojan horse

You can set the duration of an animation

true

a slide can contain a link to another slide, another document, or a web page.

true

mobile apps are software programs that run on mobile devices like smartphones and tablets

true

mobile devices need to work within limited screen space

true

mobile devices typically come pre installed with standard apps

true

most presentation software lets you post and share presentations online

true

operating systems of mobile devices can support full scale software programs that run on mobile devices like smartphones and tablets

true

You can post a Facebook status update from your smartphone.

true.

Software that scans incoming messages and programs to protect your computer _______________.

virus protection

A software _______________ replaces small sections of existing software code with new, improved code to add enhancements or fix problems.

update

Widgets or gadgets are _______________ programs that appear on the desktop and display little pieces of information such as a calendar.

utility