Computer Concepts - Illustrated Introductory, Ninth Edition Jeromy

Solenberger
Unit C Concepts Review
Answer the following questions in the document.

2. List at least five categories of application software and give an example of how
you might use each type.
Music software for music downloading and listing, communications such as e-mail
so you can send and receive free messages, Entertainment could be something to
allows you to watch videos from all around to world, video editing lets to change
and apply filters and add cuts to videos. Photo editing lets you add filters remove
red eye and crop your images.
4. In your own words, explain shareware, freeware, demoware, and open source
software.
Shareware is a try before you buy type or system. Freeware is just as the name
says free for everyone to download and use at no cost. Demoware is the same as
shareware. And open source is open for everyone to use and change such as
Firefox, or Lynx.
8. List three types of office productivity software that you might use, and describe
how you might use each one. Word, you would use it to write a letter or any words,
just like the name says. Excel you would use this to create tables and graphs,
spread sheet is used to add numbers many people use it to do taxes.
10. Create a list of three utilities described in this unit and give an example of why
you would use each one on the list. Security utilities can be used to help protect
your computer angst viruses. You can also use ulities to compress files by using
winzip or similar files. You can also use utilities to change you desktop screen
savor or even sounds.

Select the best answer by using the highlighter function in Word.

1. Software can be divided into two major categories system software and
________software.
a. Web app
c. utility
b. application
d. security
2. You should use ________software for numerical calculations, such as tracking
income and expenses.
a. spreadsheet
c. document production
b. database
d. utility
3. A software________ is a collection of application software sold as a single
package.
a. operating system
c. suite
b. DVD
d. productivity program

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4. A(n) ________ is utility software that helps a peripheral device communicate with
a computer.
a. operating system
c. connector
b. desktop gadget
d. device driver
5. To run more than one program at a time, the________ must allocate specific areas
of memory for each program.
a. RAM
c. device driver
b. operating system
d. ROM
6. When ________software is used, program files do not exist on the hard drive and
no configuration data is stored on the hard drive.
a. demoware
c. portable
b. database
d. freeware
7. ________ is distributed under the terms of a General Public License (GPL), which
allows everyone to make copies for his or her own use, to give it to others, or to
sell it.
a. Linux
c. Mac OS
b. Windows
d. Office
8. When using Windows, you can open the________ Manager to see a list of
processes that are being executed by the processor.
a. Windows
c. Explorer
b. Program
d. Task
9. The three main operating systems running most personal computers today
are________ , Mac OS, and Linux.
a. FileZilla
c. Office
b. Windows
d. Internet Explorer
10. You can use________ software to help organize information, such as library
books and contacts.
a. database
c. document production
b. spreadsheet
d. finance and accounting
11. A desktop________ is a utility program that may provide information, such as
the weather or a calendar.
a. icon
c. task
b. gadget
d. menu
12. ________software is a special type of 3D graphics software designed for
architects and engineers who use computers to create blueprints and product
specifications.
a. DTP
c. CAD
b. Statistical
d. Product Management
13. As part of the________ program, you might be asked what type of installation
you want: full or custom.

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a. Web app
b. license

c. setup
d. demoware

14. To read a Portable Document File (PDF), you need to use________ software.
a. Microsoft Excel
c. OpenOffice Document
b. Microsoft Word
d. Adobe Reader
15. To combat piracy, many software publishers require users to type in a(n)
________ code, a sequence of numbers and letters in order to complete an
installation.
a. EULA
c. private
b. validation
d. pass
16. Snow Leopard, Cheetah, Puma, Jaguar, Panther, Tiger, and Leopard are all
examples of________ .
a. Windows programs
c. license agreements
b. Apple OSs
d. Smartphone OSs
17. ________laws provide software authors with the exclusive right to copy,
distribute, sell, and modify their work, except under special circumstances.
a. Copyright
c. Shareware
b. Software
d. Piracy
18. ________ is copyrighted software that is marketed with a try-before-you-buy
policy.
a. Demoware
c. Utility software
b. Freeware
d. Shareware
19. A(n) ________license is priced at a flat rate so software can be used on all
computers at a specific location.
a. Single-user
c. Multi-user
b. Shareware
d. Demoware
20. ________software is not copyrighted, making it available for use without
restriction, except that you cannot apply for a copyright on it.
a. Demoware
c. Public Domain
b. Productivity.

d. Commercial