Deck 17: Buying and Installing Software

Question 1

Before purchasing software, you should check the ________ to make sure the software is compatible with your computer system.

Answer 1

system requirements

Question 2

When installing new downloaded software, if the setup program doesn't automatically launch, you would ________.

A) find the setup files where you downloaded them and run setup.exe
B) insert the CD/DVD in your DVD drive
C) open a command window and type run
D) open the Run Program dialog box

Answer 2

A

Question 3

________ testing involves releasing new software to a limited group of users for error testing.

Answer 3

Beta

Question 4

You can add and remove programs by clicking Programs and Features in the Windows ________.

Question 5

Which of the following is usually NOT listed in the software's system requirements?

A) Hard drive capacity
B) Processor
C) Monitor
D) Operating system (OS)

Question 6

Match each of the following terms to its definition:
I. software license
II. full installation
III. software piracy
IV. Programs and Features
V. custom installation
A. does not allow you to select specific features
B. the illegal copying of software
C. used to delete programs in Windows
D. legal agreement between the user and the software developer
E. an installation method that might save hard drive space

Question 7

Copyrighted software that certain program developers distribute for free is known as ________.

A) firmware
B) freeware
C) trialware
D) bloatware

Question 8

Which of the following statements about purchasing and installing software is FALSE?

A) To ensure that new software will work with your computer, you should check the system requirements, which specify the minimum standards needed for the program to run properly.
B) Many software programs only require you to insert the program CD for installation to start.
C) Downloaded software programs often arrive in one compressed file containing everything needed to install and run the program.
D) If a program is written for your operating system, it will always work on your computer.

Question 9

When downloading software programs from the Internet, which of the following statements is FALSE?

A) The installation process is similar to installing software from a CD.
B) Downloaded software doesn't require a software license.
C) Most software programs will unzip themselves and automatically launch the setup program.
D) Most downloaded installation files have been compressed to make the download process quicker.

Question 10

You should ________ to remove a software application from your computer.

A) delete the main program file
B) use the Recycle Bin's uninstall feature
C) use the Uninstall Program feature in the Control Panel
D) delete the program icon on the desktop

Question 11

When adding new software, choosing the ________ installation option allows you to decide which features will be installed.

A) comprehensive
B) full
C) custom
D) typical

Question 12

________ is free software that is distributed with few licensing and copyright restrictions.

A) Bloatware
B) Shareware
C) Open source
D) Freeware

Question 13

When installing new software on a Windows computer, it is a good idea to create a(n) ________ point so that if problems arise, you can return your system back to how it was before you started.

A) backup
B) restore
C) install
D) retrieval

Question 14

A(n) ________ installation installs all the most commonly used files and programs from the distribution disc to your computer's hard drive.

Question 15

A ________ version is free software that developers release hoping that users report errors they find before the commercial version is released.

A) beta
B) test
C) shareware
D) freeware

Question 16

Match each of the following terms to its definition:
I. freeware
II. open source
III. beta version
IV. bloatware
V. system requirements
A. preinstalled software that is best to delete if not used
B. operating system, RAM, hard drive capacity, and processor speed
C. copyrighted software that is distributed without cost
D. software that is under development
E. software that is publicly available with very few restrictions