Computer Software and Buying a Computer

Uninstalling a program from a Chromebook

1 click the launcher 2 right click unwanted app 3 select uninstall or remove from Chromebook 4 click remove

When you buy a new laptop how much RAM should come with it?

4-8 GB

Which of the 3 regarding a computer app is true?

A computer app is a computer program. Apps can be downloaded on phones, tablets, laptops and even on servers accessible to the internet. Most apps can be downloaded for free or for a fee.

Linux

An operating system that is an open source and not owned by a sole company.

Which 3 statements are true regarding utility programs?

Common utility programs include disk formatting, disk cleanup, and disk defragmenting. Utility programs often preform a specific maintenance type of task. Utility programs are included with both Windows and macOS.

The shape, size, and hdwr specifications of a laptop are referred to as the laptops ____.

Form factor

Adding a driver to a distal device such as a printer is called____.

Installing

All the following are common ports that are included with laptop computers except ___?

MIDI ports

Between a Mac and a PC which is usually more expensive?

Mac

While there are many reasons to purchase a Macintosh laptop 3 reasons to purchase a Windows Laptop instead include:

Macintosh laptops tend to be more expensive. Some miscosoft apps are easier to run on Windows. Some professionals such as those in the medical industry and military use Windows.

Windows OS is owned and maintained by ________.

Microsoft

Which of the listed programs are used for creating documents, basic web pages, and desktop publishing?

Microsoft Word

Which manages hardware and software, supports computers basic functions, and runs programs?

Operating System

Systems

Programs that offer the structure and hdwr control necessary to run the computer and its peripheral devices

Utility Programs

Programs that preform specific maintenance tasks on computers

When referring to apps or applications the term "installing" refers to the process of ____.

Putting software on a digital device.

Which of the following represents the highest amount of storage?

Terabyte

If you plan to become an accountant or major in finance, it is probably best to purchase a computer that uses:

Windows

The most common OS for personal computers is Microsoft ___.

Windows

Which of the following is an operating system?

Windows

Which of the following is a strength of Linux platform?

free to download and use

Which of the following represents the least amount of storage?

kilobyte

A mobile hinged computer with an integrated keyboard that uses a full operating system is called a notebook or a ____ computer.

laptop

A student who studies graphic design or photo production or publishing should use___.

macOS

Which of the following is a strength of the Android platform?

most widely used OS for smartphones and tablets

A kilobyte is equal to approximately one ________ bytes.

thousand

Wyatt has purchased a new laptop and found it came with many programs that he does not want. He should _____ the programs from his device so they do not take up storage space.

uninstall

How is a computer screen measured?

Diagonally form left corner to right corner

An application that navigates all of the filed and folders on your Mac is the ____.

Finder

3 factors you should consider when purchasing software on your laptop:

Is the software available from your school, or is there a student option? Is there trining needed to use the new software? Is the software compatible with your current OS?

The ____ of a laptop increases with its size and screen size (or area the device takes up on a date).

Footprint

Which of the following are true about system software?

One of the most important types of system software is the OS. System software refers to programs that offer the structure and hdwr control necessary to run the computer and its peripheral devices.

New software may have requirements that require specific computer capabilities and will only run on specific____.

Operating Systems

Microsoft Windows

Popular OS software program

Macintosh Computer

Popular in the film industry

Determining which computer platform would be best for a student primarily focusing on science or engineering.

Windows OS

Select the reasons you might buy a tablet computer.

You need a computer that you can use standing up. You need a highly mobile computer that works well for reading e-books or online gaming.

Software

You will. Likely use a computer for several years. Remember that the only attributes of your laptop that might be possibly upgraded and RAM.

Which of the following is a strength of the Windows platform?

most widely used OS in laptops, desktops, usually leading to lower prices