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true

A computer platform is commonly referred to as an operating system or OS.

true

A database is an organized collection of data?

printer, keyboard, motherboard, mouse

A two-in-one computer combines a tablet with a detachable ________ to make a relatively powerful, yet mobile computer.

false

All new laptop computers come with an optical drive installed.

true

Applications are computer programs created to execute specific tasks.

true

Can the Snipping Tool be used capture a screenshot, or snip, of any object on your screen?

laptop, desktop, mainframe, all-in-one

Devices which house every component except the keyboard and mouse inside the same case as the monitor are called ________ computers.

desktops are often used in offices because they don't need to be mobile, desktops use a full OS

Identify the characteristics of a desktop computer.

the amount of RAM it has, the size of its screen, the amount of storage it has, whether the tablet has an optical drive installed

Important considerations when purchasing a new tablet computer include which three items?

true

Maintenance type tasks can be executed using utility programs that are included with most operating systems.

1. click the launcher (circle icon) 2. right-click the unwanted app 3. select uninstall or remove from Chrome 4. click remove

Place the following steps in order for the process of uninstalling a program from a Chromebook.

true

Screen size is an important consideration when buying a new computer.

you need a highly mobile computer that works well for reading e-books or for online gaming, you need a computer with a large amount of storage

Select the reasons you might purchase a tablet computer.

program that performs a specific maintenance type of taskprogram that performs a specific maintenance type of task, included in both Windows and Mac OSincluded in both Windows and Mac OS, common examples include disk formatting, disk cleanup, and disk defragmentingcommon examples include disk formatting, disk cleanup, and disk defragmenting, Microsoft Office is a common utility program.

Select what's true about utility programs.

an all-in-one computer is a stationary device with a separate keyboard and mouse

Select what's true regarding all-in-one computers.

uninstalling system software is not recommended, be cautious when uninstalling software from the OS manufacturers, be cautious when uninstalling software from the computers manufacturers, you can uninstall any program that comes with your computer without causing an impact on performance

Select what's true regarding uninstalling software.

true

Spreadsheet programs are used to format spreadsheets and display numbers and text in cells.

true

The Android OS is owned and maintained by Google (Alphabet).

false

The Linux OS is owned by IBM.

true

The amount of RAM a computer comes with or the ability to expand its RAM is an important consideration when buying a new device.

true

The platform or operating system of a computer controls all of the functions of a computer.

true

The processes of removing software from a computer is called uninstalling.

1. open the start menu 2. click settings 3. click system in the settings menu 4. select apps & features 5. select a program you wish to uninstall

What is the correct order of steps to use when uninstalling a program in Windows using the search feature?

what's its price, how much RAM comes with it, does it come with Windows NT, does the device has USB ports

Which are important considerations when purchasing a new computer?

Windows NT, UNIX

Which of the following are designed as a network operating system?

less susceptible to viruses than the Mac OS, most widely used OS in smartphones, most widely used OS in laptops, desktops, usually leading to lower prices, is fully compatible with Mac OS X

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

does it have HDMI ports, does it have an SD card slot, does it come with Windows XP

Which of the following should you consider when buying a new computer?

true

Windows OS is the most widely used platform in laptop and desktop computers?