Exam 3: Computer Software

The Mac OS X operating system is distributed under the terms of a GPL.

If you are writing a letter, you would most likely use ____ software.

____ utilities scan incoming and outgoing files to be sure they are safe.

____ software helps you carry out tasks using a computer, such as editing a photo.

Adobe Photoshop is an example of drawing software.

The Windows Task Manager can show all processes being executed by the processor.

A(n) ____________________ is an area of memory that holds data from one device while it is waiting to be transferred to another device.

Selecting an application from a menu is one method for installing a software program.

If you work with large files, you might use a PDF utility to reduce file size for quick transmission or efficient storage.

A device ____ is a type of utility software that helps a peripheral device establish communication with a computer.

A(n) ____ is a collection of data that is stored electronically as a series of records in tables.

The operating system for a handheld device is stored in ____.

The term ____ refers to any computer component that is required to perform work.

If you are maintaining a university's student records, you would most likely use ____ software.

With most computers, the operating system is sold separately.

____ software is used by the computer for tasks that help the computer work.

____ software is generally defined as the software that allows you to be productive in an office setting.

As shown in the accompanying figure a ____ is a grid of columns and rows.

A(n) Web application is designed to run from a removable storage device, such as a USB flash drive.

Which of the following is an area of memory that holds data from one device while it is waiting to transfer to another device?