Intro to Computers - Technology Ch3
What is the latest version of Windows?
10
Newer operating systems are ___, which means they are more powerful and capable of supporting more than 4 GB of RAM
64-bit
A(n) ___ is a series of steps that describes exactly what each portion of a computer program is supposed to do
Algorithm
Making copies of important files to the cloud to an external storage device is known as:
Backing up
Adobe Photoshop excels in editing ___ graphics such as JPGs
Bitmap
A(n) ___ is an error in a computer program
Bug
Which type of software aids architects, engineers, and many others who need to create a digital model of an object?
CAD
With the ___ operating system, you will be fully immersed in Google's ecosystem.
Chrome
___ utilities use a variety of techniques that can "squeeze" one or more files into a smaller file, such as a ZIP
Compression
The ___ command removes the selected object (or objects) from their current location and places them into the clipboard.
Cut
In some operating systems, folders may be referred to as:
Directories
Which type larger-business software can handle tasks as diverse as manufacturing and quality control to accounting and human resources?
ERP
A(n) ___ utility can scramble your data or storage devices to make them unreadable by anyone who doesn't have the proper key.
Encryption
A(n) ___ is a short, unique sequence of characters located after the file's name that indicate the file type
File extension
FAT and NTFS are two popular types of:
File systms
The file management tool on a Mac is called:
Finder
Most desktops operating systems include a(n) ___ utility that is dedicated to examining and blocking Internet traffic.
Firewall
Preparing a storage device for use by an operating system is known as:
Formatting
A(n) ___ interface allows users to communicate with their computer graphical elements on the screen
GUI
Although ___ owns android and manages the store for apps, it allows any manufacturer to use and modify this operating systems for their devices
Which of the following is NOT one of the ways freeware developers can make money off their creation?
In-app purchases
Which software title allows users to create works that require complex layouts, such as magazines and newspapers?
InDesign
Which of the following is an open-source operating system that has distributions for both desktops and severs?
Linux
Which of the following is NOT of the advantages of owning a Mac listed by the author?
Low cost
One of the most famous ___ licenses is the GNU General Public License (GPL), which ensures that a particular program and any of its derivatives remain free to distribute.
Open source
The purpose of a(n) _____ is to manage the flow of data between hardware components and allow the user to communicate with the computer
Operating system
Which software title would an employee most likely use to send email, manage contacts, create appointments and set up meetings?
Outlook
Which type of software enables users to create electronic slideshows that contain a combination of text, images, charts, videos, and other elements?
Presentation
Which software title would help a business manage all aspects of their company's finances?
QuickBooks
Which of the following is NOT a popular programming language
SDLC
Which type of software is used for entering, calculating, and analyzing sets f numbers?
Spreadsheet
What category of software is created for the operation, maintenance, and security of a computer?
System
Which type of software allows humans to experience realistic environments that are simulated by computers?
Virtual reality
Which license allows companies to install software on multiple machines?
Volume
___ provide automatically updating information without the need to open an app
Widgets
Which type of software provides tools for creating and editing all kinds of text-based documents?
Word processing
Apple's mobile devices are powered by the ___ operating system
iOS
You should run a(n) ___ if you want to run one operating system on top of another operating system.
virtual machine
