Computers Chapter 4
An __________ refers to a fixed cell location that never changes
absolute references
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
When you choose a(n) _______________ installation, you only install selected features, rather than all of the features associated with a software program.
custom
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
Displays unsolicited advertisements in banners or pop-up windows _______________.
adware
A worksheet is mad up of _______ organized in a grid of rows and columns.
cells
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
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