Deck 4: Installing Software

Question 1

All software, including public domain software, is protected by copyright.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

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

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Software always includes its own uninstall utility.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

To get software from the Web go to the site, and, if it is trustworthy, select Run when prompted.

Question 5

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

Question 6

Portable software is designed to run only from the USB flash drive.

Question 7

Apps that are available from sources other than the Apple App Store require a(n) authorized change to the device's software.

Question 8

Your BookOnCD is an example of mobile software.

Question 9

Downloads are generally stored in the Temp folder.

Question 10

Web applications usually do not require users to register by supplying personal information.

Question 11

Once software is downloaded and extracted, it is always moved to its own folder within the Program Files folder.

Question 12

Programs installed on a Windows computer are accessible only from the Start screen.

Question 13

Software upgrades and updates are the same.

Question 14

A mobile application is designed for a handheld device and a laptop.

Question 15

Software upgrades are often designated by a(n) upgrade number.

Question 16

The process of removing a local software application from your computer is called uninstalling .

Question 17

A(n) site license allows software to be used on all computers at a specific location.

Question 18

Software requirements specify the operating system and minimum hardware capacities necessary for a software product to work correctly.

Question 19

In most countries, computer software, like a book or movie, is protected by a copyright.

Question 20

Shareware is a type of software licensed for free use during a trial period, after which users are supposed to pay a registration fee.

Question 21

Unless you specify otherwise, Windows places downloaded files into the _____ folder.

A) Documents
B) Downloads
C) Start
D) Program Files

Question 22

All of the following are steps you have to take to install software, EXCEPT _____.

A) archive
B) download
C) configure
D) extract

Question 23

Using an application's _____ settings, you can select how you want to handle updates.

A) Preferences
B) Download
C) Update
D) Upgrade

Question 24

Search for _____ to determine which version of Windows is installed on your computer.

A) System
B) Windows
C) Processor
D) Specification

Question 25

Which of the following is considered a patch?

A) software upgrade
B) software enhancement
C) software version
D) software update

Question 26

Computers usually come with a variety of preinstalled software that includes all of the following, EXCEPT _____.

A) an operating system
B) system utilities
C) applications available online
D) device drivers

Question 27

To access the Windows uninstall utility, go to the _____, then select Uninstall a Program.

A) My Computer
B) Control Panel
C) All Programs
D) Help and Support

Question 28

Software is usually distributed on _____ or as Web downloads.

A) CDs or DVDs
B) Hard disks
C) Blu-ray disks
D) USB flash drives

Question 29

System requirements usually include all of the following, EXCEPT _____.

A) an operating system
B) hard disk space
C) memory
D) a printer

Question 30

_____ specify the operating system and minimum hardware capacities necessary for a software product to work correctly.

A) System description
B) System requirements
C) Software requirements
D) System configuration

Question 31

When software is uninstalled or removed from the system, the _____ files have to be modified accordingly.

A) Registry
B) Buffer
C) Program
D) System

Question 32

When installing from a CD, wait a few seconds for the _____ to begin.

A) Help program
B) setup routine
C) Reinstall program
D) compression routine

Question 33

The software configuration process is handled by the installer, and it adds information about the new application to the _____.

A) Windows Registry
B) PC Registry
C) Downloads folder
D) memory

Question 34

What is the most convenient way to handle updates?

A) manually
B) using notifications
C) automatically
D) either manually or using notifications

Question 35

Portable software is designed to run from  _____.

A) a hard disk
B) a Web site
C) memory
D) a USB flash drive

Question 36

Which one of the following categories of software does NOT require installation on your computer's hard disk?

A) local software
B) Windows software
C) Web apps
D) system software

Question 37

A file that contains software to be downloaded is called a(n) _____ file.

A) archive
B) download
C) distribution
D) program

Question 38

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

A) hard disk
B) local
C) system
D) internal

Question 39

iPhone and iPad owners usually obtain software from an online app store, named _____.

A) the iTunes Store
B) the Amazon Appstore
C) Google Play
D) the Windows App Store

Question 40

Software at download sites is usually _____ to make it as small as possible.

A) uncompressed
B) packed
C) shortened
D) compressed

Question 41

Which one of the following has restrictions on its use that are delineated by copyright, patent, or license agreement?

A) Public domain software
B) Proprietary software
C) Open source software
D) Demoware

Question 42

Which of the following is another term for a network license?

A) single-user license
B) volume license
C) enterprise license
D) distributed license

Question 43

Which of the following is a type of software developed as a collaborative effort of volunteers?

A) shareware
B) freeware
C) open source software
D) demoware

Question 44

_____ owners can find apps at Google Play.

A) iPad
B) Droid
C) iPhone
D) Windows

Question 45

Which of the following portable apps is a browser?

A) Thunderbird
B) LibreOffice Portable
C) Firefox
D) FileZilla

Question 46

Commercial software is typically sold _____.

A) in computer stores
B) on Web sites
C) in app stores
D) all of the above

Question 47

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

A) Applications as a Service
B) Programs as a Service
C) Software as a Service
D) Software Service

Question 48

_____ is a version of commercial software that is distributed as a trial version.

A) Trialware
B) Proprietary software
C) Demoware
D) Freeware

Question 49

A software _____ is a legal contract that defines the ways in which you may use a computer program.

A) registration
B) agreement
C) license
D) authorization

Question 50

Security software usually requires a(n) _____.

A) monthly service fee
B) one time payment
C) annual renewal fee
D) one time payment and annual renewal fee

Question 51

Which of the following devices is NOT limited to a single app store?

A) Android phone
B) iPhone
C) iPad
D) Windows phone

Question 52

If you check "I do not accept the agreement" on the accompanying figure, _____.

A) the software will be loaded but you will be not able to use it
B) the software will not load
C) the software will be installed
D) the software will not be recognized by the operating system

Question 53

The accompanying figure shows a(n) _____ agreement.

A) EULA
B) network license agreement
C) single-user agreement
D) none of the above

Question 54

Most software is distributed under a(n) _____ license.

A) single-user
B) multiple-user
C) site
D) EULA

Question 55

One of the most popular Web sites that provides free portable apps is _____.

A) Amazon.com
B) PortableApps.com
C) PortableSoft.com
D) YahooPortable.com

Question 56

If the key to be entered into the text box in the accompanying figure is long, you should _____________.

A) type it carefully
B) copy and paste it into the provided box
C) request an encrypted short key
D) none of the above

Question 57

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

A) Internet service providers
B) application service providers
C) software service providers
D) program providers

Question 58

Which of the following is a type of software licensed for free use during a trial period, after which users are supposed to pay a registration fee?

A) shareware
B) freeware
C) open source software
D) commercial software

Question 59

The prompt in the accompanying figure should say "Enter your _____."

A) registration key
B) activation key
C) access key
D) password

Question 60

An unauthorized change to a device's software is called a(n) _____.

A) cracking
B) hacking
C) rooting
D) jailbreak

Question 61

iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch owners can find apps for their devices at the online Apple ____________________.

Question 62

To access the uninstall utility, go to the ____________________, then select Uninstall a Program.

Question 63

A(n) ____________________ is a form of legal protection that grants the author of an original work an exclusive right to copy, distribute, sell, and modify that work.

Question 64

Please define the difference between shareware and freeware.

Question 65

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 4-1 Leon works at his company's Help Desk. He is getting many questions regarding new software installation and access problems. Here are some of them. I have installed an application but it fails to work. What should I do?

A) Check if the installation was completed.
B) Check the distribution media.
C) Try to access it from the Start screen.
D) Uninstall it and then try to reinstall it again, because some modules may be corrupted.

Question 66

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

Question 67

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 4-1 Leon works at his company's Help Desk. He is getting many questions regarding new software installation and access problems. Here are some of them. I got a message "Access to online application denied." Which of the following is the most frequent reason for that?

A) The Web site is down.
B) Your user ID and password do not match the one stored in your account information.
C) You do not have an Internet connection.
D) The file is corrupted.

Question 68

Information about a program is stored on your hard disk in a special file called the Windows ____________________ that keeps track of all the hardware and software installed on your computer.

Question 69

____________________ software is designed to run from removable storage.

Question 70

Demoware is a version of commercial software that is distributed as a(n) ____________________ version.

Question 71

Web apps are becoming increasingly popular. Please define what a Web app is and give an example of one. Also, describe the difference between an ASP and an SaaS, including what these acronyms stand for.

Question 72

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 4-1 Leon works at his company's Help Desk. He is getting many questions regarding new software installation and access problems. Here are some of them. I am trying to install a new application on my computer using a distribution CD. What I should do if it does not start?

A) Double-click the file Setup.exe.
B) Right-click the file Install.exe.
C) Click the file Setup.exe.
D) Clean the CD.

Question 73

The first step in the software installation process is to ____________________ the files to your computer.

Question 74

When installing new software, first check to see if it is designed for your device's ____________________.

Question 75

A software ____________________ is designed to replace older versions.