computing platforms and software applications

Question 1

what kind of platform includes devices like personal computers and laptops that run operating systems like windows, macos, and Linux?

Answer 1

Desktop

Question 2

what is a benefit of using a cross-platform application over a single-platform application?

Answer 2

lower cost of software development, which can happen over a shorter time

Question 3

what kind of software contains free source code that can be freely copied, modified, and redistributed?

Answer 3

open source software

Question 4

what is an example of open source software bring used in closed-source, proprietary software?

Answer 4

chromium open source code is used in combination with closed-source code by the web browser Microsoft Edge

Question 5

which of the following is a definition of a software license?

Answer 5

a software license specifies who owns the software, outlines copyrights for the software, and specifies the terms and duration of the license.

Question 6

what are unique, long sequences of numbers that certify that your copy of software is original?

Answer 6

product keys

Question 7

in version number 10.8.04, what do the numbers mean?

Answer 7

version numbers indicate when the software was released, when it was updated, and if any minor changes or fixes were made to the software

Question 8

How do you uninstall an application in macoS?

Answer 8

Move the file or icon from the
Applications folder to the trash can,
and then empty the trash can to ensure that the application has been removed.

Question 9

What type of software is made up of the programs and applications that we use every day to complete daily tasks?

Answer 9

Productivity software

Question 10

Which of the following file types is a Microsoft Word text file saved as?

Answer 10

Document