Test Bank For Practical PC 7e June Jamrich Parsons Dan Oja

Test Bank For Practical PC 7e June Jamrich Parsons Dan Oja

Practical PC 7 Chapter 3: Getting Started with Software

TRUE/FALSE

1.To discover if an application will work on your digital device, you can check the software’s operating system.

ANS: F PTS: 1 REF: 39

2.A software product that’s installed on your computer’s hard disk is referred to as local software.

ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: 40

3.Software updates usually require users to pay fees.

ANS: F PTS: 1 REF: 42

4.Open source software is marketed for profit by software publishers that require strict adherence to copyright rules.

ANS: F PTS: 1 REF: 47

5.Freeware is distributed free of charge.

ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: 47

6.Some software includes a setup module that guides you through the installation process.

ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: 41

7.Before you can install and use software from the Internet, you have to upload it.

ANS: F PTS: 1 REF: 41

8.To correctly uninstall a local application on a Windows computer, it is essential to use an uninstall utility.

ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: 43

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

ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: 44

10.A local app is designed for a handheld device, such as a smartphone, a tablet computer, or an enhanced media player.

ANS: F PTS: 1 REF: 45

MODIFIED TRUE/FALSE

1.The installation process specifies the operating system and minimum hardware capabilities necessary for a software product to work correctly. _________________________

ANS: F, system requirements

PTS: 1 REF: 39

2.A menu bar provides access to commands used to control applications. _________________________

ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: 49

3.Many Web apps, such as Gmail and Facebook, require installation on your local computer. _________________________

ANS: F, require no installation at all

PTS: 1 REF: 44

4.Demo software is often developed as a public, collaborative effort of volunteers. _________________________

ANS: F, Open source

PTS: 1 REF: 47

5.Software that’s installed on your computer’s hard drive is referred to as a local software. _________________________

ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: 40