CH. 8 Computer Software & Buying a Computer
Which of the following should you consider when buying a new computer?
- Does it have an SD slot? - Does it have HDMI ports? - How much does it cost?
Individual-focused Productivity Software:
- Google docs - Office - iWork
Windows ______ is the newest Microsoft Windows OS.
10
Match term to appropriate choice:
ANDROID: - Great choice for Google application users. MAC: - Excellent choice for students interested in graphic design, music, and graphics. WINDOWS: - Great choice for business majors and those looking for work in industry for the government. LINUX: - Great choice for users with a lot of computer experience.
macOS Catalina is owned and maintained by________.
Apple
On a Macintosh computer, the _________ is an application that allows you to search through all your files and folders. The _________ is where you go to open your applications.
Finder Launchpad
a legal contract between the software manufacturer and the users of an application is called an end user __________ agreement.
License
A popular UNIX- like open source OS is:
Linux
A popular free and open-source software created by Linus Torvalds that can be used and modified by anyone without cost and is commonly used on mainframe computers is _________.
Linux
If you plan to become a film editor, you should probably purchase a ___________ computer since it's most commonly used in film industry.
Macintosh
__________ computers are manufactured by Apple.
Macintosh
Single-User License
Restricts the use of software to one user at the time.
Most tablets and phones use _____ as their main storage device.
SSD
which laptop has the most storage?
The HP
Which has more RAM
The HP laptop
Which laptop definentely comes with an SSD hard drive
The MacBook
Paint 3D is included with the Windows Operating System.
True
Match the following:
WINDOWS OS: - comes installed on computers built by numerous manufacturers. - most widely used operating system for laptops. MAC OS: - industry standard for photo and video editing
The most common OS for personal computers is Microsoft _____________.
Windows
EULA
a legal contract between the software manufacture and the user of the application.
putting software on a digital device, or adding hardware components and drivers to a digital device is called _______.
installing
The disc rotating inside an optical drives is read with a _______ beam within the optical's read/ write head.
laser
one method of uninstalling a program from a Macintosh computer is to go to the ___________.
launchpad
some computers come with devices that allows users to play DVDs, Blu-rays, or CDs. These devices are called ________ drives
optical
Apps designed to make individuals or businesses more efficient are categorized as _____________ software.
productivity
the quality of a display screen, as difined by its number of pizels is caslled
resolution
the diagonal measure of a monitor defines its ___________.
screen size
one way to uninstall an app from your Android device is to first start at the Home screen and then click on _________.
settings
site lisense
software is installed on the device of qualified users who request the software inside an organization
Programs that offer the structure and hardware control necessary to run the computer and its peripheral devices are called ___________software.
system
projective capacitive technology is used in many
touchscreens
The process of removing unwanted software from a computer is called_________.
unistall
common presentation software programs:
- Google Slides - Microsoft PowerPoint - Keynote for Mac
What's true about utility programs.
- Included with both Windows and mac OS. - Common utility programs include disk formatting, disk cleanup, and disk defragmenting. - Program that performs a specific maintenance type of task.
Strengths of Linux OS
- Linux OS has solid security features and is less susceptible to viruses. - Linux is open source software that can be modified by users. - Linux is an operating system that is free to download and use.
Business-focused Productivity Software:
- Sage HRMS - QuickBooks - insidesales.com
Popular NOS include:
- Unix -Windows Server
how to used the snipping tool in Windows 10:
- click Cortana or Search button - type "snipping tool" - select the snipping tool desktop app - click "New" to capture an image.
steps to uninstall a program in Windows 10?
- click the start button - click control panel - select programs and features - select a program, and then click uninstall
Most word processing software can be used for which 3 of the following tasks?
- creating documents - very simple desktop publishing - creating very basic Web pages
which of the two following ways can you uninstall a program on MAC
- drag the program icon to the trash, click the Finder, empty the trash. - go to the launchpad, hold the program icon, click on the X.
common tasks performed by utility programs:
- file search - system backup and restore - disk cleanup
Which of the following regarding a computer application are true?
- run on phones, tablets, laptops, and the internet. - can be downloaded for free or a fee - essentially the same thing as a computer program.
What's true about applets:
- small application program - often utility programs - perform less complex functions
how to install an app on an Android:
- tap on the Play Store - browse for an app using the Search tool (magnifying tool) - Tap the install button to install the app.
whats true about resolution
- the more pixels the higher the resolution - number of pixels in a display device - refers tot he sharpness and clarity of an image.
what is true about Android OS?
-It's widely used OS for tablet computers -It's widely used OS for smartphones
Match the following terms
APPLET: - small application CONTROL PANEL: - system management tool in Microsoft Windows SYSTEM PREFERENCES: - System Management tool in Mac OS X UTILITY PROGRAM: - used to complete maintenance type tasks in the OS.
one method of uninstalling a program form a Macintosh computer is to go to the _______________.
Control Panel
Which of the following is a strength of a Linux platform?
Free to download and use.
The Android OS is owned and maintained by:
Which of the following might be risky to uninstall from a Windows PC laptop?
Microsoft Works 6-9 Converter
match the definition to the correct spreadsheet term:
WORKSHEET: - single page within a workbook WORKBOOK: - A collection of related worksheets CELL REFERENCE: - identifies the location of a cell in a worksheet. FORMULA: - A mathematical operation used to perform calculations FUNCTION: - built in formula included in a spreadsheet program.
Two easy ways to install software on an Apple computers are to purchase a disc with the software or to ________ the software from the Internet.
download
When adding new hardware, such as a printer, to a computer, you often have to add associated software that allows the printer to work with your computer's operating system. The associated software is called a ________.
driver
Network License
enable anyone on a network to the right to use a software.
The only major difference between the MacBook and the HP laptop is the price.
false
An application that navigates all of the files and folders on your Mac is the folder.
finder
because it is a google product, downloading an app from the Play Store might require a ___________ account.
Applications that include tools used for structuring and managing data are called database ____________ systems.
managment
A computer platform is commonly referred to as an _________ system or OS.
operating
