Module 6

Software applications for Macs are usually distributed as files with _________________ extensions.

.DMG

Executable files for a PC have an .exe extension, whereas executable files for Macs have a _________________ extension.

.app

Tablets and smartphones with the _________________ operating system have a screen-based home button, rather than a physical button.

Android

Microsoft Windows featured the first graphical user interface. True or False?

False

_________________ source software includes the source code.

Open

_________________ software can be copied to a flash drive and run without additional installation.

Portable

Installing or removing a program from a computer running Windows requires an update to the Windows _________________.

Registry

Most _________________ applications require no installation and are accessed through a browser.

Web

When entering formulas, you can use relative references and _________________ references.

absolute

A group of tracks and sectors used as a storage unit is called a _________________.

cluster, block

File-naming _________________ are a list of rules for creating valid file names.

conventions

Each database record is composed of many _________________

fields

A resource _________________ is a companion file created by Mac OS to store information about a file and its data.

fork

The _________________ pricing model provides free use of a basic version of the product, but upgraded features require payment.

freemium

A _________________ value is a unique number that can be used to validate an activation code.

hash

The operating system for iPads, iPod Touches, and iPhones is called _________________

iOS

Word processing applications generally offer _________________ style options including margins, leading, and alignment.

paragraph

A disk _________________ divides a hard disk into two or more storage units.

partition

Drive C:\ is also called the _________________ directory.

root

On a PC, a _________________ program guides you through the installation process.

setup

_________________ software is useful for performing "what-if" analyses.

spreadsheet

NFTS and HFS+ are examples of Windows and OS X file _________________.

system, systems

The information in a database is often represented as a _________________ with each row representing a record.

table

The term service pack refers to a collection of _________________ designed to correct problems and address security vulnerabilities.

updates, patches

VMware and Parallels Desktop are examples of _________________ machine technology that can be used to run Windows software on a Mac.

virtual