Deck 3: Installing and Using Software

Question 1

You'll find "Uninstall a program" under the Programs option of the Windows Start menu .

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Software updates usually require users to pay fees.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

The concept of using software supplied over the Internet from a remote server is sometimes referred to as cloud computing.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Software that's installed on your computer's hard drive is referred to as a local software .

Question 5

Before you can install and use software from the Internet, you have to upload it.

Question 6

Freeware is distributed free of charge.

Question 7

Downloading software is a process that transfers files from a remote computer to your PC.

Question 8

A menu bar provides access to commands used to control applications.

Question 9

To correctly uninstall a local application on a Windows computer, it is essential to use an uninstall utility.

Question 10

The installation process specifies the operating system and minimum hardware capabilities necessary for a software product to work correctly.

Question 11

Some software includes a setup module that guides you through the installation process.

Question 12

Most computers today feature a command-line user interface .

Question 13

A local app is designed for a handheld device, such as a smartphone, a tablet computer, or an enhanced media player.

Question 14

A software product that's installed on your computer's hard disk is referred to as local software.

Question 15

Buttons and icons can be grouped together to keep them organized.

Question 16

Open source software is marketed for profit by software publishers that require strict adherence to copyright rules.

Question 17

The disadvantage to automatic updates is that changes can be made to your computer without your knowledge.

Question 18

Many Web apps, such as Gmail and Facebook, require installation on your local computer.

Question 19

Demo software is often developed as a public, collaborative effort of volunteers.

Question 20

To discover if an application will work on your digital device, you can check the software's operating system.

Question 21

Computers - and that includes desktops, laptops, tablets, and smartphones - usually come with a variety of ____.

A) local software
B) preinstalled software
C) portable apps
D) Web apps

Question 22

The installed software's technical information is stored on the hard disk in a special file called the ____.

A) Control Panel
B) System File
C) Windows Registry
D) Windows Explorer

Question 23

A ____ runs on a remote Web server somewhere on the Internet.

A) software application
B) Web application
C) remote application
D) portable application

Question 24

Software that is installed on your computer's hard drive is referred to as a(n) ____.

A) open application
B) software application
C) local software
D) operating systems application

Question 25

The software installation process copies files from the ____ or distribution CD to your PC's hard disk.

A) upload
B) download
C) remote server
D) Internet

Question 26

____ relies on the honor system, and you and your friends are expected to pay and register after the specific time.

A) Freeware
B) Commercial software
C) Shareware
D) Open source software

Question 27

____ is distributed for free or for a nominal charge under a license that permits users to view, improve, or redistribute the software.

A) Freeware
B) Open source software
C) Commercial software
D) Shareware

Question 28

As part of the installation process, the compressed software must be ____ to restore it to its original form.

A) uninstalled
B) extracted
C) zipped
D) automated

Question 29

Information about a new application is added to the ____.

A) system requirements
B) Windows Registry
C) menu bar
D) operating system

Question 30

____ usually expires after a limited time if you don't purchase the full commercial version.

A) Freeware
B) Open source software
C) Shareware
D) Demoware

Question 31

____ is marketed for profit by software publishers that require strict adherence to copyright rules.

A) Open source software
B) Commercial software
C) Shareware
D) Freeware

Question 32

____ usually specify(ies) how much space is required by an application.

A) System requirements
B) The menu bar
C) Operating systems
D) Windows Registry

Question 33

A ____ provides access to commands that control the application.

A) title bar
B) scroll bar
C) menu bar
D) taskbar

Question 34

A ____ is software that is accessed with a Web browser.

A) portable app
B) local application
C) Web app
D) application service provider

Question 35

To correctly uninstall a local application on a Windows computer, it is essential to use a(n) ____.

A) uninstall utility
B) local application
C) uninstall application
D) toolbar

Question 36

The software developer retains the copyright, but gives blanket permission to download ____ software from the Internet, install it, copy it multiple times, and give copies to friends.

A) shareware
B) freeware
C) commercial
D) demo

Question 37

The process of deploying fee-based software over the Internet is termed ____.

A) Web application
B) public domain software
C) Software as a Service
D) commercial software

Question 38

A ____ license agreement is a legal contract that defines the ways in which you may use a computer program.

A) Readme file
B) software tutorial
C) Freeware
D) software

Question 39

The ____ groups related tasks under tabs.

A) toolbar
B) menu bar
C) ribbon
D) File tab

Question 40

A(n) ____ guides you through the installation process.

A) setup module
B) install module
C) Automatic Update
D) portable application

Question 41

This category of software consists of small, focused applications that are sold through an online app store.

A) local software
B) rooting apps
C) portable apps
D) mobile apps

Question 42

Software downloads are usually distributed as ____ files to reduce their size and download time.

A) compressed
B) application
C) executable
D) document

Question 43

A(n) ____ provides a way to select menu options and manipulate graphical objects displayed on the screen using a mouse or gesture.

A) source code
B) graphical user interface
C) registration key
D) command-line user interface

Question 44

A(n) ____ is a legal contract that defines the ways in which you may use a computer program.

A) copyright
B) proprietary license
C) open source software
D) software license

Question 45

There are various ways to make unauthorized modifications to any mobile device to overcome limitations imposed by mobile service providers. This process is called ____.

A) extraction
B) rooting
C) jailbreak
D) hacks

Question 46

In the accompanying figure, item 4 is pointing to the ____.

A) title bar
B) toolbar
C) submenus
D) scroll bar

Question 47

A(n) ____ is a unique set of letters and numbers used to activate a product.

A) source code
B) graphical user interface
C) registration key
D) command-line user interface

Question 48

In the accompanying figure, item 3 is pointing to the ____.

A) menu bar
B) scroll bar
C) ribbon
D) command buttons

Question 49

In the accompanying figure, item 1 is pointing to the ____.

A) Uninstall software button
B) title bar
C) Control Panel
D) Program name

Question 50

The process to ____ software removes programs from the hard drive, removes program names from the All Programs menu, and updates the Registry.

A) remove
B) delete
C) reinstall
D) uninstall

Question 51

Although ____ law protects all software, developers can ease the restrictions on copying by creating freeware or shareware.

A) software
B) copyright
C) agreement
D) license

Question 52

____ usually require users to register by supplying a bit of personal information, choosing a user ID, and selecting a password.

A) Web apps
B) Copyright terms
C) Mobile apps
D) Terms of use

Question 53

The term ____ refers to a set of patches that correct problems and address security vulnerabilities.

A) software patch
B) software updates
C) software upgrade
D) automatic update

Question 54

In the accompanying figure, item 1 is pointing to the ____.

A) ribbon interface
B) title bar
C) scroll bar
D) tabs

Question 55

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 3-1 Samuel is installing new software on his computer. Samuel downloaded the software from a Web site. He should first look for the file in the ____ folder.

A) Documents
B) Programs
C) Downloads
D) Control Panel

Question 56

When an application is configured for ____, it periodically checks the software publisher's Web site for updates, downloads updates automatically, and installs them without user intervention.

A) automatic downloads
B) version updates
C) automatic updates
D) software upgrades

Question 57

In the accompanying figure, item 2 is pointing to the ____.

A) Office button
B) scroll bar
C) menu bar
D) tabs

Question 58

An ____ is a software licensing agreement known as a EULA.

A) end-user license agreement
B) end-user license application
C) eventual use license agreement
D) eventual use license application

Question 59

When selecting new software, check the ____ listed on the Web site or package.

A) system requirements
B) expiration date
C) company name
D) copyright date

Question 60

____ upgrades are designed to replace older versions.

A) Software patch
B) Service pack
C) Software
D) Automatic

Question 61

The combination of audio, visual, and mechanical tools that you use to interact with a computer is called the ____________________.

Question 62

____________________ versions of commercial software are often installed on new computers.

Question 63

Upgrades are often designated by a(n) ____________________.

Question 64

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 3-1 Samuel is installing new software on his computer. Nathan decides that his new software is better than the old software he was using. He wants to uninstall the old software. In order to do this, he should ____.

A) drag the program icon to the Recycle Bin
B) use the Control Panel's uninstall utility
C) delete all of the individual files made using the program
D) drag and drop the new software icon over the old software icon

Question 65

The ____________________ menu has Open, Save, and Print options.

Question 66

Explain the difference between an explicit and implicit user interface.

Question 67

A software license agreement, also called a(n) ___________________________________, is displayed on the screen when you first install software.

Question 68

Two categories of software, ____________________ apps and portable apps, do not require installation on your computer's hard disk.

Question 69

In between major new software upgrades, publishers often release software updates, sometimes referred to as ____________________, designed to fix bugs and update security.

Question 70

When installing new software, first check whether the software is designed for your device's ____________________.

Question 71

Explain how your computer installs programs and where technical information is stored.

Question 72

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 3-1 Samuel is installing new software on his computer. Before installing the software, Samuel needs to be sure his computer has the correct system requirements. To check the system requirements, Samuel needs to ____.

A) look on the download page or package
B) call someone who has the same software
C) look online for similar software
D) click on Help

Question 73

When using iPads, iPhones, and iPods, using apps that were not downloaded from the official iTunes App Store requires an unauthorized change to the device's software called a(n) ____.

A) extract
B) break-in
C) jailbreak
D) hack

Question 74

Companies supplying software that runs from the Internet are referred to as ______________________________.

Question 75

The Uninstall option of the ____________________ works carefully with a list of programs in the Registry to make sure that only non-shared files are removed.