Question 1

A(n) ________ installation installs all the most commonly used files and programs from the distribution disc to your computer's hard drive.

Accepted Answer

full; typical

Question 2

When adding new software, choosing the ________ installation option allows you to decide which features will be installed.

Accepted Answer

A)  comprehensive 
B)  full 
C)  custom 
D)  typical 
A)  comprehensive 
B)  full 
C)  custom 
D)  typical C

Question 3

Match each of the following terms to its definition:
I. software license
II. full installation
III. software piracy
IV. Programs and Features
V. custom installation
A. does not allow you to select specific features
B. the illegal copying of software
C. used to delete programs in Windows
D. legal agreement between the user and the software developer
E. an installation method that might save hard drive space

Accepted Answer

D, A, B, C, E

Question 4

Match each of the following terms to its definition:
I. freeware
II. open source
III. beta version
IV. bloatware
V. system requirements
A. preinstalled software that is best to delete if not used
B. operating system, RAM, hard drive capacity, and processor speed
C. copyrighted software that is distributed without cost
D. software that is under development
E. software that is publicly available with very few restrictions

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match each of the following terms to...

Question 5

________ is free software that is distributed with few licensing and copyright restrictions.

Accepted Answer

A)  Bloatware 
B)  Shareware 
C)  Open source 
D)  Freeware 
A)  Bloatware 
B)  Shareware 
C)  Open source 
D)  Freeware

Question 6

When installing new software on a Windows computer, it is a good idea to create a(n) ________ point so that if problems arise, you can return your system back to how it was before you started.

Accepted Answer

A)  backup 
B)  restore 
C)  install 
D)  retrieval 
A)  backup 
B)  restore 
C)  install 
D)  retrieval

Question 7

________ testing involves releasing new software to a limited group of users for error testing.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ testing involves releasing new software to...

Question 8

You should ________ to remove a software application from your computer.

Accepted Answer

A)  delete the main program file 
B)  use the Recycle Bin's uninstall feature 
C)  use the Uninstall Program feature in the Control Panel 
D)  delete the program icon on the desktop 
A)  delete the main program file 
B)  use the Recycle Bin's uninstall feature 
C)  use the Uninstall Program feature in the Control Panel 
D)  delete the program icon on the desktop

Question 9

Which of the following is usually NOT listed in the software's system requirements?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hard drive capacity 
B)  Processor 
C)  Monitor 
D)  Operating system (OS) 
A)  Hard drive capacity 
B)  Processor 
C)  Monitor 
D)  Operating system (OS)

Question 10

Before purchasing software, you should check the ________ to make sure the software is compatible with your computer system.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Before purchasing software, you should check the...

Question 11

A ________ version is free software that developers release hoping that users report errors they find before the commercial version is released.

Accepted Answer

A)  beta 
B)  test 
C)  shareware 
D)  freeware 
A)  beta 
B)  test 
C)  shareware 
D)  freeware

Question 12

When downloading software programs from the Internet, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  The installation process is similar to installing software from a CD. 
B)  Downloaded software doesn't require a software license. 
C)  Most software programs will unzip themselves and automatically launch the setup program. 
D)  Most downloaded installation files have been compressed to make the download process quicker. 
A)  The installation process is similar to installing software from a CD. 
B)  Downloaded software doesn't require a software license. 
C)  Most software programs will unzip themselves and automatically launch the setup program. 
D)  Most downloaded installation files have been compressed to make the download process quicker.

Question 13

Which of the following statements about purchasing and installing software is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  To ensure that new software will work with your computer, you should check the system requirements, which specify the minimum standards needed for the program to run properly. 
B)  Many software programs only require you to insert the program CD for installation to start. 
C)  Downloaded software programs often arrive in one compressed file containing everything needed to install and run the program. 
D)  If a program is written for your operating system, it will always work on your computer. 
A)  To ensure that new software will work with your computer, you should check the system requirements, which specify the minimum standards needed for the program to run properly. 
B)  Many software programs only require you to insert the program CD for installation to start. 
C)  Downloaded software programs often arrive in one compressed file containing everything needed to install and run the program. 
D)  If a program is written for your operating system, it will always work on your computer.

Question 14

You can add and remove programs by clicking Programs and Features in the Windows ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of You can add and remove programs by...

Question 15

Copyrighted software that certain program developers distribute for free is known as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  firmware 
B)  freeware 
C)  trialware 
D)  bloatware 
A)  firmware 
B)  freeware 
C)  trialware 
D)  bloatware

Question 16

When installing new downloaded software, if the setup program doesn't automatically launch, you would ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  find the setup files where you downloaded them and run setup.exe 
B)  insert the CD/DVD in your DVD drive 
C)  open a command window and type run 
D)  open the Run Program dialog box 
A)  find the setup files where you downloaded them and run setup.exe 
B)  insert the CD/DVD in your DVD drive 
C)  open a command window and type run 
D)  open the Run Program dialog box

A(n) ________ installation installs all the most commonly used files and programs from the distribution disc to your computer's hard drive.

When adding new software, choosing the ________ installation option allows you to decide which features will be installed.

________ is free software that is distributed with few licensing and copyright restrictions.

When installing new software on a Windows computer, it is a good idea to create a(n) ________ point so that if problems arise, you can return your system back to how it was before you started.

________ testing involves releasing new software to a limited group of users for error testing.

You should ________ to remove a software application from your computer.

Which of the following is usually NOT listed in the software's system requirements?

Before purchasing software, you should check the ________ to make sure the software is compatible with your computer system.

A ________ version is free software that developers release hoping that users report errors they find before the commercial version is released.

When downloading software programs from the Internet, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Which of the following statements about purchasing and installing software is FALSE?

You can add and remove programs by clicking Programs and Features in the Windows ________.

Copyrighted software that certain program developers distribute for free is known as ________.

When installing new downloaded software, if the setup program doesn't automatically launch, you would ________.

Technology Impacts

Understanding Bits and Bytes

Doing Business Online

Choosing Software

Starting the Computer: the Boot Process

Evaluating Your Cpu and Ram

Understanding Networking

Managing Digital Media

Threats to Your Digital Life

Understanding Software Programming

Using Databases

Using Servers

Understanding Ip Addresses, Domain Names, and Protocols

How Businesses Use Databases

Extension: the Impact of Artificial Intelligence

Exploring Storage Devices and Ports

Evaluating Websites

Organizing Your Computer: File Management

Evaluating Computer System Components

Managing and Securing Your Wireless Network

Understanding Intellectual Property and Copyright

Understanding Firewalls

a Variety of Programming Languages

Transmission Media and Network Adapters

Keeping E-Mail Secure

Filters

Exam 17: Buying and Installing Software

A(n) ________ installation installs all the most commonly used files and programs from the distribution disc to your computer's hard drive.

When adding new software, choosing the ________ installation option allows you to decide which features will be installed.

________ is free software that is distributed with few licensing and copyright restrictions.

When installing new software on a Windows computer, it is a good idea to create a(n) ________ point so that if problems arise, you can return your system back to how it was before you started.

________ testing involves releasing new software to a limited group of users for error testing.

You should ________ to remove a software application from your computer.

Which of the following is usually NOT listed in the software's system requirements?

Before purchasing software, you should check the ________ to make sure the software is compatible with your computer system.

A ________ version is free software that developers release hoping that users report errors they find before the commercial version is released.

When downloading software programs from the Internet, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Which of the following statements about purchasing and installing software is FALSE?

You can add and remove programs by clicking Programs and Features in the Windows ________.

Copyrighted software that certain program developers distribute for free is known as ________.

When installing new downloaded software, if the setup program doesn't automatically launch, you would ________.

Technology Impacts

Understanding Bits and Bytes

Doing Business Online

Choosing Software

Starting the Computer: the Boot Process

Evaluating Your Cpu and Ram

Understanding Networking

Managing Digital Media

Threats to Your Digital Life

Understanding Software Programming

Using Databases

Using Servers

Understanding Ip Addresses, Domain Names, and Protocols

How Businesses Use Databases

Extension: the Impact of Artificial Intelligence

Exploring Storage Devices and Ports

Evaluating Websites

Organizing Your Computer: File Management

Evaluating Computer System Components

Managing and Securing Your Wireless Network

Understanding Intellectual Property and Copyright

Understanding Firewalls

a Variety of Programming Languages

Transmission Media and Network Adapters

Keeping E-Mail Secure

Filters