Chapter 4

Question 1

Native App

Answer 1

written for a specific platform and installed on a computer or mobile device

Question 2

Cloud App

Answer 2

makes use of software and data that are not stored on your computer or mobile device

Question 3

Web App

Answer 3

special type of cloud app that is accessed by visiting a website in a browser

Question 4

Retail Software

Answer 4

mass-produced, copyrighted software that meets the needs of a wide variety of users

Question 5

Custom Software

Answer 5

performs functions specific to a business or industry

Question 6

Shareware

Answer 6

copyrighted software that is distributed at no cost for a trial period

Question 7

Freeware

Answer 7

copyrighted software provided at no cost by an individual or company that retains all rights to the software

Question 8

Open Source Software

Answer 8

software provided for use, modification, and redistribution

Question 9

Public-Domain Software

Answer 9

has been donated for public use and has no copyright restrictions

Question 10

Software Registration

Answer 10

optional and usually involves submitting your name and other personal information to the software manufacturer or developer

Question 11

Product Activation

Answer 11

technique that some software manufacturers use to ensure that you do not install the software on more computers than legally licensed

Question 12

Computer-Aided design

Answer 12

assists professionals and designers in creating engineering, architectural, and scientific designs and models

Question 13

Augmented Reality App

Answer 13

overlays information and digital content on top of physical objects or locations

Question 14

Virtual Reality App

Answer 14

provides an immersive user experience

Question 15

Personal Firewall

Answer 15

security tool that detects and protects a personal computer and its data from unauthorized intrusions

Question 16

Antivirus Program

Answer 16

protects a computer against viruses by identifying and removing any computer viruses found in memory, on storage media, or on incoming files

Question 17

worm

Answer 17

resides in active memory and replicates itself over a network to infect computers and devices

Question 18

Trojan Horse

Answer 18

destructive program disguised as a real program

Question 19

Rootkit

Answer 19

program that easily can hide and allow someone to take full control over your computer

Question 20

Spyware Remover

Answer 20

type of program that detects and deletes spyware and similar programs

Question 21

Adware Remover

Answer 21

program that detects and deletes adware

Question 22

Spam

Answer 22

unsolicited email message or posting sent to many recipients or forums at once

Question 23

Anti-Spam Program

Answer 23

filtering program that attempts to remove spam before it reaches your inbox or forum

Question 24

Web Filtering Software

Answer 24

program that restricts access to certain material on the web

Question 25

Phishing

Answer 25

scam in which a perpetrator sends an official-looking email message that attempts to obtain you personal and/or financial information

Question 26

Phishing Filter

Answer 26

program that warns or blocks you from potentially fraudulent or suspicious websites

Question 27

Pop-up Blocker/Pop-under Blocker

Answer 27

filtering program that stops pop-up/pup-under ads from displaying on webpages

Question 28

File Manager

Answer 28

tool that performs functions related to file management

Question 29

Search Tool

Answer 29

program that attempts to locate a file, contact, calendar event, app or any other item stored on your computer or mobile device based on criteria you specify

Question 30

Image Viewer

Answer 30

tool that allows users to display, copy, and print the contents of a graphics file, such as a photo

Question 31

Uninstaller

Answer 31

tool that removes a program, as well as any associated entries in the system files

Question 32

Disk Cleanup

Answer 32

tool searches for and removes unnecessary files on computers and mobile devices

Question 33

Disk Defragmenter

Answer 33

tool that reorganizes the files and unused space on a computer's hard drive so that the operating system accesses data more quickly and programs run faster

Question 34

Screen Saver

Answer 34

tool that causes a display device's screen to show a moving image or blank screen if no keyboard or mouse activity occurs for a specified time

Question 35

File Compression Tool

Answer 35

shrinks the size of a file(s)

Question 36

PC Maintenance Tool

Answer 36

program that identifies and fixes operating systems problems, detects and repairs drive problems, and includes the capability of improving a computer's performance

Question 37

Backup Tool

Answer 37

allows users to copy, or back up, selected files or the contents of an entire storage medium to another storage location

Question 38

Restore Tool

Answer 38

reverses the process and returns backed up files to their original form

Question 39

Power Management Tool

Answer 39

monitors a laptop or mobile device's battery usage