Deck 7: Software Fundamentals

Question 1

Program files, such as for Microsoft Office, are stored in a folder on your desktop.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

A site license gives permission for you to install and use the software on only one computer.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

It is recommended that you create a compressed file disk right after you install or upgrade an operating system on your computer. ____________________

Answer 3

False

Question 4

All of the following types of software can be installed on a personal computer EXCEPT: _____.

A) desktop apps
B) Windows 8 apps
C) mobile apps
D) desktop operating systems

Question 5

Software freeware refers to the illegal copying and distribution of software. ____________________

Question 6

A setup program's files are usually in a(n) _____ format before they are executed.

A) extracted
B) library
C) compressed
D) document

Question 7

To completely remove a software program from your computer, use the delete tool. ____________________

Question 8

Compressed files containing Windows software can have a _____ extension.

A) .doc
B) .com
C) .pdf
D) .zip

Question 9

The most efficient way to remove an unwanted software program is to delete its program folder.

Question 10

Public domain software is not copyright-protected.

Question 11

The Windows registry houses the configuration data needed for software to be run successfully. ____________________

Question 12

More than one operating system can be installed on a computer.

Question 13

When installing a software program that already exists on your computer, a duplicate version of the software will be installed.

Question 14

Reinstalling Windows 8 on your computer with the Refresh option will retain your original Windows 8 apps but not your desktop applications.

Question 15

Software includes a setup program to make installation easier.

Question 16

A file in compressed format needs to be extracted before the installation process begins.

Question 17

Before software is executed and stored on your computer, the setup program checks system components, such as _____ and the hard drive.

A) RAM
B) touch-enabled devices
C) virtual keyboards
D) the Windows registry

Question 18

If problems occur when starting Windows, click the Reset tool to remove all of your files and applications, and then reinstall Windows. ____________________

Question 19

When installing software, the _____ program begins as soon as the installation file is downloaded.

A) extraction
B) setup
C) verification
D) driver

Question 20

When installing software from a Web site, there is no need to install any files on your hard drive.

Question 21

Miguel is responsible for removing unwanted software from the company's computers.  Miguel knows that to delete a mobile app from a smartphone, he must use the _____ on the Settings menu.

A) Features option
B) Remove manager
C) Uninstall option
D) Application manager

Question 22

Rebecca and Lucy are supervising the installation of new software on their company's computers.  Lucy tells Rebecca that there are ____ methods available to install software on a computer.

A) two
B) four
C) three
D) six

Question 23

The ____________________ tool removes all your personal data and information from your computer.

Question 24

The setup program begins as soon as the file is ____________________.

Question 25

The most common cause of software problems is _____.

A) incorrect passwords
B) lack of RAM space
C) corrupt or missing files
D) clock speed

Question 26

A computer with more than one operating system installed is referred to as a _____ system.

A) multi-key
B) dual-boot
C) dual-OS
D) bi-boot

Question 27

A typical trial period for new software is _____________________ days.

Question 28

Windows 8 can be reinstalled using the _____ option.

A) Refresh
B) Run
C) Launch
D) Redo

Question 29

Which of the following is NOT stored in the Windows registry?

A) configuration settings about your hardware and software
B) file names
C) application default settings
D) operating system information

Question 30

The iOS operating system can be found on _____.

A) smartphones
B) supercomputers
C) personal computers
D) mainframes

Question 31

Rebecca and Lucy are supervising the installation of new software on their company's computers.  To begin the software installation process, Lucy tells Rebecca to click on a compressed file with any of the following extensions EXCEPT _____.

A) .exe
B) .xls
C) .zip
D) .msi

Question 32

The _____ tool removes software from your computer.

A) uninstaller
B) unactivate
C) remove
D) delete

Question 33

It is recommended that you create a _____ after installing a desktop operating system.

A) readme file
B) system recovery disk
C) task folder
D) verification file

Question 34

When removing software from your personal computer, all of the following tasks are performed EXCEPT: _____.

A) Passwords are removed.
B) System settings are restored.
C) Files are deleted.
D) The software button, icon, or tile for starting the software is removed from the graphical user interface.

Question 35

To finalize the software installation process on your computer, you need to _____.

A) make a copy of the registry
B) purchase a site license
C) accept the end user license agreement
D) verify system requirements

Question 36

To install software on a Windows computer, you must be signed in as _____.

A) user1
B) a guest
C) the Administrator
D) the registrar

Question 37

The first task in the installation process is ____________________ files.

Question 38

The ____________________ license is the most common type of license distributed with software.

Question 39

Miguel is responsible for removing unwanted software from the company's computers.  On a Mac, which of the following techniques does Miguel use to remove software?

A) Choose the Control Panel's Programs and Features option to access the uninstall tool.
B) Move the application's icon to the taskbar.
C) Drag the application's icon to the Trash.
D) Right-click on the application's icon and choose Delete from the menu displayed.

Question 40

To uninstall a Windows 8 app, you would _____ the app's tile on the Start screen or Apps screen.

A) left-click
B) double-click
C) right-click
D) press Ctrl+R on

Question 42

A typical desktop computer installation involves a variety of tasks performed by the setup program. Explain the seven tasks involved during this procedure and describe each process.