3.6 Compare and Contrast General application concepts and uses

Question 1

What is an advantage of developing software using a single-platform model?

Answer 1

The software can perform better, and it is easier to check the software for errors because it was tailor-made for a specific platform.

Question 2

What should NOT be done before trying to install an application?

Answer 2

Verify that the software will run on your computer by pressing the executable command

Question 3

What does the Boot Camp feature of a Mac allow you to do?

Answer 3

Run a Windows operating system on a Mac

Question 4

What type of software license grants users permission to modify the code of the program as they see fit?

Answer 4

Open source

Question 5

What security-related action helps protect the wireless router in your home?

Answer 5

Setting up encryption and using a password

Question 6

You need to update a device that was installed two years ago. What action should you take to find the most recent updates?

Answer 6

Visit the website of the company that manufactured the device.

Question 7

What is a basic restriction found in software licensing?

Answer 7

The software may only be installed on one computer.

Question 8

What is the preferred installation method when adding new software to a computer?

Answer 8

Selecting the default installation options

Question 9

What type of license allows a company to install software on an agreed-upon number of computers so all employees can use the software at the same time?

Answer 9

Group use/site

Question 10

For what reason would you need to download a codec pack?

Answer 10

Inability to view a video file of a certain format

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a best practice when installing software from a remote location?

Answer 11

Install the program on the root of the C Drive.

Question 12

What is NOT considered a challenge of using cross-platform applications?

Answer 12

The performance of JavaScript/HTML5-based apps

Question 13

What is a characteristic of an open source software license?

Answer 13

Users have the ability to access the code and the right to modify it.

Question 14

How can you ensure that an operating system is always kept up to date on all Windows client devices in your network?

Answer 14

Configure Automatic Updates to download and install as soon as they are available.

Question 15

What is the difference between a one-time purchase license and a subscription?

Answer 15

A one-time purchase license requires fees for subsequent upgrades, whereas a subscription provides upgrades at no additional cost.

Question 16

What type of license allows only a set number of users to access it at any one time?

Answer 16

Concurrent

Question 17

What should you be looking for when you read software licensing agreements?

Answer 17

Verification that you have a valid agreement or license to install and use the product

Question 18

Where can you find the product key and serial number for your licensed computer?

Answer 18

The product key is usually on the license sticker on the box and can also be found in the About option of the Help menu.