Cisc Chapt 6 test

Executable files for Macs have a(n)_______ extension.

.app

The executable file for PC software has a(n)________ extension.

.exe

__________________ is also available free of charge, but is limited in some way until you pay for it.

Demoware

_________________ operating systems--such as Windows, Chrome OS and OS, X-- accommodate one user at a time, are capable of multitasking, and include a graphical user interface designed for keyboard and mouse input.

Desktop

Software licenses, referred to by the acronym __________, can be divided into two main categories: public __________ and proprietary.

EULA, domain

Windows File Explorer and the OS X ____________ are examples of file management utilities provided by operating systems.

Finder

__________ operating systems, such as iOS and Android, are designed for smartphones and tablet computers.

Mobile

Operating systems manage resources by monitoring processor cycles, allocating ______________ space to programs, tracking stored files, and supervising data exchanges with peripheral devices.

RAM

_________ operating systems, such as UNIX and Linux, are designed for hosting distributed networks.

Server

________________ is also distributed free of charge but uses the honor system to collect payment.

Shareware

___________ apps run in a browser and require no installation.

Web

Because it is so easy to experiment with different numbers, this type of software is particularly useful for __________ analysis.

What-if

Operating systems also manage ____________ that collect and hold data from peripheral devices until a device is ready to accept it.

buffers

Chrome OS is considered a thin ____________ because it depends substantially on processing supplied by a remote computer.

client

Many computers work with a group of sectors, called a(n) ______________, to increase the efficiency of file storage operations.

cluster

In Windows, storage devices are identified by a drive letter, followed by a(n) _______________.

colon

The rules that specify valid file names are called file-naming _________________.

conventions

__________ software helps you store, find, organize, update, and report information located in one or more tables.

database

Every storage device has a(n) _________ containing a list of files stored on the device.

directory

This dividing process is referred to as ___________.

formatting

Owners with ___________ devices must ___________ the device to obtain apps from third-party sources.

iOS, jailbrake

They are typically downloaded and ________________ from an app store or Web sites.

installed

The operating system _______________ remains in RAM while a device is in operation and manages the device's resources.

kernel

When an operating system fails to correctly track the allocation of RAM space to applications, a memory _____________ may produce "program not responding" error messages.

leak

___________________ supports a division of labor among several processing units.

multiprocessing

Most operating systems have ___________ capabilities that allow two or more processes to run simultaneously.

multitasking

__________________ capabilities allow an operating system to run multiple simultaneous operations for a single program.

multithreading

When you want to change margins, headers, and footers you can use __________ layout tools.

page

To change the spacing between lines or the alignment of text, you can use tools to adjust ___________ style.

paragraph

A file's location is defined by a file ____________ , which includes the storage device, folder(s), file name, and extension.

path

The way that data is actually stored is referred to as the ____________ storage model.

physical

PC software that can be carried on a USB flash drive and used without installation is called ________________ software.

portable

____________ software supplies tools for creating a series of electronic slides that can be shown on a computer screen or projector.

presentation

Word ___________________ software assists you with composing, editing, designing, printing, and electronically publishing documents.

processing

Office suites are sometimes referred to as ___________ software because they offer features that really help get work done.

productivity

When two sets of records are _____________ , database software allows you to access data from both tables at the same time.

related

These rules typically do not allow you to use certain characters or ___________ words in a file name.

reserved

The top-level list of a device is referred to as the ____________ directory, which can be subdivided into several smaller lists called subdirectories that are depicted as ____________.

root, folders

After a disk is divided into tracks it is further divided into ____________.

sectors

Local applications for PC's are installed using a(n) ______________ program that copies files, checks resources, and updates the Windows ________________.

setup, Registry

Open _____________ software may be sold or distributed free of charge, but the distribution must include the source code.

source

________________ software is like a smart piece of paper that automatically adds up the columns of numbers you write on it.

spreadsheet

Software pricing models include one-time purchase,___________________, trial, and freemium.

subscription

An operating system uses a file _______________ to track the physical location of files.

system

Both _________software and application software are essential for accomplishing tasks with a digital device.

system

Data is stored in ___________, which form records.

tables

Before a computer stores data on a disk, CD, or DVD, it creates the equivalent of electronic storage bins by dividing the disk into _____________.

tracks

To remove software that has been installed on a PC, Windows supplies a(n) _________________ utility.

uninstalled

A software_________ or patch is a small section of program code designed to correct problems and address security vulnerabilities.

update

New versions of software are called__________ and are indicated by version numbers such as 1.0 and 2.0.

upgrades

A single device can run more than one operating system as a(n) ____________ machine.

virtual

_____________ software is usually sold in retail stores or at Web sites and may have options for site licenses as well as single user licenses.

Commercial

Software for Macs is distributed as _____________ packages that are dragged to the Applications folder to complete the installation.

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