Deck 3: Computers and Mobile Devices: Evaluating Options for Home and Work

Question 1

Describe some types of utility programs. ____________ What is malware? ____________

Answer 1

Utility programs
Utility program is a type of system software which creates a workable environment for user to work with application software. Utility program does so by controlling and maintaining the operations of the computer, its devices or its software.
There are many types of utility software a computer can use. Some most important of those are:
1. Antivirus Software
The software which is used to detect and remove the malwares from our computer system is known as antivirus software.
2. Disk Defragmenter
The process which reduces the fragmented space in the disk is called the defragmentation. Disk defragmenter program accomplishes this task.
3. Disk Cleaner
These are the programs in-built in operating system to find and delete unwanted files from the computer to free the disk space. It could be temporary files or folders automatically created during internet surfing session on the computer.
4. Compiler
For making the program executable, a programming language uses a program to transform the source code written in programming language into machine language code is known as compiler.
M alware
A program known as Malware , short form of Malicious Software, is a program designed by attackers to interrupt the working of the computer system, gather personal information or access to private computer systems. Malware includes computer viruses, worms, Trojan horses and malicious tools. The software which is used to detect and remove the malwares from our computer system is known as antivirus software.

Question 2

_____ is an online area where users have written discussions. (174)

A) FTP program
B) text message
C) newsgroup/message board
D) Web browser

Answer 2

Newsgroup
Newsgroup or message board is an open area provided online for written discussion on any topic. It is a good platform for those people who want to share some news, some messages or some new thoughts with the public.
Sometimes a type of newsreader program may be required by the newsgroup to share information. This newsreader program is found integrated in some Operating systems, E-mails and Web browsers.
Hence, the correct option is
.
FTP stands for File Transfer Protocol. It is a program that allows users to upload and download files with their computers on the internet.
Hence, the option 'a' is not correct.
Text messaging refers short messages send and received, mainly on mobile devices. These are short messages mostly the length less than 100 characters.
Hence, the option 'b' is not correct.
The web browser is the software that allows the user to access internet.That is the browser is the only place where users can access web pages.
Hence, the option 'd' is not correct.

Question 3

_____ The categories of application software are mutually exclusive.

Answer 3

Application Software
Application software is the software which serves the facility to accomplish any specific task like word processing, desktop publishing, record maintenance, photo editing etc. as per the need.
A user can have different needs on different situations like to write a letter or any other document; he will require software that has option for document setting. But to maintain the tabular type like record of monthly incomes and expenses, he will need database management software. Various types of needs could be there.
To fulfill the needs of different types of applications, different software is used. The software which developed to keep in mind a specific application is known as application software.
According to their usage, applicationsoftware could be categorized as:
1. Business Software: It includes Word Processing, Spreadsheet, Database and many others.
2. Graphics and Multimedia: Computer-Aided Design, Desktop Publishing etc. could be the examples of this type.
3. Home/Personal/Educational: Specially developed software suit for personal use, Desktop Publishing etc. are this category.
Now, it could be said that the categorization is not restricted that is a user can have one type of software in one or more categories too.
For example:
Desktop Publishing may be considered as graphics and multimedia software as well as personal Software.
Hence, the statement is
.

Question 4

_____ Computer-aided design (CAD) software is a sophisticated type of application software that assists a professional user in creating engineering, architectural, and scientific designs.

Question 5

_____ is a collection of individual programs available together as a unit. (156)

A) A software suite
B) Shareware
C) Packaged software
D) Custom software

Question 6

_____ is the electronic equivalent of a user manual. (175)

A) Web-based training
B) Online Help
C) E-learning
D) Distance learning

Question 7

What are the features of presentation software? ____________ What types of media might a person use to enhance a presentation? ____________

Question 8

_____ Image stitching is the process of adjusting or enhancing image colors and/or adding special effects such as shadows and glows.

Question 9

_____ Public-domain software is available to the public for a fee.

Question 10

_____ Although many word processing programs include desktop publishing (DTP) software features, users often prefer to create DTP documents using DTP software because of its enhanced features.

Question 11

_____ allows a user to plan, schedule, track, and analyze the events, resources, and costs of a project. (157)

A) Accounting software
B) Project management software
C) CAD software
D) Document management software

Question 12

_____ Some Web sites require you to download software in order to run their Web applications.

Question 13

How is travel and mapping software used? ____________ What are some examples of reference software? ____________

Question 14

_____ Some communications software is considered system software because it works with hardware and transmission media.

Question 15

_____ To click a button on the screen requires moving the pointer to the button and then pressing and holding down a button on the mouse (usually the right mouse button).

Question 16

_____ An RSS aggregator includes time-stamped articles, or posts, in a diary or journal format, usually listed in reverse chronological order.

Question 17

_____ software provides a means for sharing, distributing, and searching through documents by converting them into a format that can be viewed by any user. (158)

A) Database
B) Portable Document Format (PDF)
C) Document management
D) Word processing

Question 18

Learn How To 1: Save a File in Application Software
When you use application software, usually you either will create a new file or modify an existing file. If you turn off your computer or lose electrical power while working on the file, the file will not be retained. In order to retain the file, you must save it. To save a new file, you must complete several tasks:
1. Initiate an action indicating you want to save the file, such as selecting Save on the File menu.
2. Designate where the file should be stored. This includes identifying both the device (such as drive C) and the folder or library.
3. Specify the name of the file.
4. Click the Save button to save the file. Tasks 2 through 4 normally can be completed using a dialog box such as the one shown in Figure.
Figure

If you close a program prior to saving a new or modified file, the program may display a dialog box asking if you want to save the file. If you click the Yes button, a modified file will be saved using the same file name in the same location. Saving a new file requires that you complete tasks 2 through 4.
Exercise
1a. Start the WordPad program from the Accessories list in the All Programs list. Type Saving a file is the best insurance against losing work.
1b. Click the Save button on the Quick Access Toolbar. What dialog box is displayed? Where will the file be saved? What is the default file name? If you wanted to save the file on the desktop, what would you do? Click the Cancel button in the dialog box. Submit your answers to your instructor.
1c. Click the Close button in the WordPad window. What happened? Click the Yes button in the WordPad dialog box. What happened? Connect a USB flash drive to one of the computer's USB ports. Select the USB flash drive as the location for saving the file. Save the file with the name, Chapter 3 Learn How To 1. What happened? Submit your answers to your instructor.

Question 19

What is computer-based training (CBT)? ____________ List a few examples of CBT usage. ____________

Question 20

Learn How To 2: Install and Uninstall Application Software
When you purchase application software, you must install the software on the computer where you want to run it. The exact installation process varies with each program, but generally you must complete the following steps:
1. Insert the optical disc containing the application software into a drive.
2. The opening window will appear. If the optical disc contains more than one program, choose the program you want to install. Click the Continue or Next button.
3. Some file extractions will occur and then an Install Wizard will begin. You normally must accomplish the following steps by completing the directions within the wizard:
a. Accept the terms of the license agreement.
b. Identify where on your computer the software will be stored. The software usually selects a default location on drive C, and you normally will accept the default location.
c. Select any default options for the software.
d. Click a button to install the software.
4. A Welcome/Help screen often will be displayed. Click a button to finish the installation process.
At some point, you may want to remove software. Most software includes an uninstall program that will remove the program and all its software components. To uninstall a program, complete the following steps:
1. Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar.
2. Click Control Panel on the Start menu.
3. Click 'Uninstall a program' to open the Programs and Features window (Figure).
Figure

4. Select the program that you wish to remove. In Figure 3-49, Adobe Acrobat Professional is selected as the program to remove.
5. Click the Uninstall/Change button.
6. A dialog box will be displayed informing you that the software is being prepared for uninstall. You then will be informed that the process you are following will remove the program. You will be asked if you want to continue.
To uninstall the program, click the Yes button. The program will be removed from the computer.
Exercises
Optional: Insert the optical disc containing the software you want to install into a drive and follow the instructions for installing the software. Warning: If you are using a computer other than your own, particularly in a school laboratory, do not perform this exercise unless you have specific permission from your instructor.

Question 21

_____ A dialog box is a window that provides information, presents available options, or requests a response.

Question 22

Learn How To 2: Install and Uninstall Application Software
When you purchase application software, you must install the software on the computer where you want to run it. The exact installation process varies with each program, but generally you must complete the following steps:
1. Insert the optical disc containing the application software into a drive.
2. The opening window will appear. If the optical disc contains more than one program, choose the program you want to install. Click the Continue or Next button.
3. Some file extractions will occur and then an Install Wizard will begin. You normally must accomplish the following steps by completing the directions within the wizard:
a. Accept the terms of the license agreement.
b. Identify where on your computer the software will be stored. The software usually selects a default location on drive C, and you normally will accept the default location.
c. Select any default options for the software.
d. Click a button to install the software.
4. A Welcome/Help screen often will be displayed. Click a button to finish the installation process.
At some point, you may want to remove software. Most software includes an uninstall program that will remove the program and all its software components. To uninstall a program, complete the following steps:
1. Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar.
2. Click Control Panel on the Start menu.
3. Click 'Uninstall a program' to open the Programs and Features window (Figure).
Figure

4. Select the program that you wish to remove. In Figure 3-49, Adobe Acrobat Professional is selected as the program to remove.
5. Click the Uninstall/Change button.
6. A dialog box will be displayed informing you that the software is being prepared for uninstall. You then will be informed that the process you are following will remove the program. You will be asked if you want to continue.
To uninstall the program, click the Yes button. The program will be removed from the computer.
Optional: Follow the steps above to uninstall software you want to remove. Be aware that if you uninstall software, the software will not be available for use until you reinstall it. Warning: If you are using a computer other than your own, particularly in a school laboratory, do not perform this exercise unless you have specific permission from your instructor.

Question 23

_____ helps home and small business users create newsletters, brochures, advertisements, postcards, greeting cards, letterhead, business cards, banners, calendars, logos, and Web pages. (168)

A) Blogware
B) A personal information manager
C) Personal DTP software
D) Note taking software

Question 24

Learn How To 3: Zip/Compress a File
When you zip or compress one or more files in Windows, it attempts to shrink the file size(s) by reducing the amount of unneeded space. Compressing a file is particularly useful when you attach files to an e-mail message and wish to keep the file size as small as possible. It also is useful when you compress multiple files simultaneously, because Windows compresses the multiple files into a single file. You can compress a file or folder by completing the following steps:
1. Locate the file(s) or folder(s) you want to compress. If the files or folders you wish to compress are located in multiple locations, it might be helpful to first move them so that they are in a single location.
2. Select the file(s) or folder(s) you would like to compress. If you are selecting multiple files or folders, click the first one and then hold down the ctrl key while you select the remaining files and/or folders. Once you are finished making your selections, release the ctrl key.
3. Right-click the selection to display a shortcut menu, point to Send to on the shortcut menu to display the Send to submenu (Figure), and then click Compressed (zipped) folder to create the compressed folder.
Figure

4. If necessary, type a new name for the compressed folder and then press the enter key.
Exercise
To better organize your hard disk, you decide to compress files you rarely use, but would like to keep as a backup. Click the Start button to display the Start menu, click Pictures to display the Pictures library, and then double-click the Sample Pictures folder to display sample pictures included with Windows 7. Select three pictures and compress them into one compressed folder. Use your first initial and last name as the name of the new compressed folder and then e-mail the folder to your instructor.

Question 25

Describe how many Web sites utilize Web-based training. ____________ What are some ways that e-learning enhances communications? ___________

Question 26

_____ A font is a name assigned to a specific design of characters.

Question 27

Question 28

With _____, you can view, organize, sort, catalog, print, and share digital photos. (169)

A) spreadsheet software
B) photo management software
C) clip art
D) desktop publishing software

Question 29

_____ is mass-produced, copyrighted retail software that meets the needs of a wide variety of users, not just a single user or company. (142)

A) Packaged software
B) A Web application
C) Open source software
D) Custom software

Question 30

_____ In a spreadsheet program, a function is a predefined formula that performs common calculations such as adding the values in a group of cells or generating a value such as the time or date.