Lesson 2 - Chapter 5: Installing and Removing Applications Flashcards
Before installing an application, what should you compare?
It’s hardware requirements to the system it will be installed on
What are the 3 most important system characteristics when installing an application?
- Architecture of the CPU (32-bit, 64-bit)
- Bus structure
- Memory
A 32-bit application will run on a 64-bit system, but what will be its limitation?
[it’s best to match the app’s number of bits with that of the OS when possible]
it won’t be able to access more than 4GB of RAM as it runs
What are the 2 types of display adapters?
- Integrated
- Dedicated
What is a dedicated graphics card?
a separate, independent device with its own graphics processing unit (GPU), cooling system, and onboard memory
[fast response for gaming, editing video, 3D models]
What is an integrated graphics card?
it’s built into the CPU, and power is shared between the CPU and GPU
[web browsing, email, personal productivity applications]
RAM stores what kind of graphics and data, and VRAM stores what other kind of graphic data? (2)
RAM stores low-level graphics and data
VRAM stores high-level graphic data
On what cards is VRAM located on?
Dedicated graphic cards (close to the GPU to speed up display of the images you see)
What does VRAM help support? For what functions?
The GPU’s functions for texture mapping, image rendering, and other graphics functions
What do VRAM requirements depend on? (2)
- Graphic’s resolution (game’s display like 1080p)
- Use of certain features (like anti-aliasing)
In 1080P, what does the P stand for?
P = progressive
What is 1080P also called?
Full HD
How much VRAM would a gaming application require at:
1. 1080P
2. 1440P (more common)
3. 4096x2160 (4K)
- 1080P = 2-3 GB of VRAM
- 1440P = 6 GB VRAM at least
- 4096x2160 = 8 GB of VRAM at least
What are the 4 common formats for videos?
- 1080P
- 1440P
- 4096x2160
- 8K
How much VRAM is needed to edit a video with:
1. 1080P
2. 1440P
3. 4096 x 2160
- 1080P = 8 GB of VRAM at least
- 1440P, 4K = 16 GB of VRAM at least, 32 GB VRAM recommended
What are 3 options you have when you don’t have the minimum amount of RAM to run an application?
- Increase the physical RAM amount
- Don’t use the application
- Cannot expand amount of RAM = increase size of virtual memory
How is virtual memory configured?
automatically by Windows, but can be increased manually
How do you customize the amount of virtual memory used? 6 steps
- Search > Performance
- Select Adjust the appearance and performance of Windows
- Advanced
- Change
- Clear “Automatically manage paging file size”
- Custom size > enter size
For virtual memory, what’s the default size?
1.5 times the amount of physical RAM installed
What capability does having a multi-core CPU grant a user?
the ability to execute several programs simultaneously
Clock speed determines how ___ the CPU…
How fast the CPU is able to fetch and execute instructions
Some applications may require multiple-core CPUs and a minimum clock speed. T or F?
True
What are some of the forms that an external hardware token can take? (4)
- USB tokens
- key fobs
- wireless Bluetooth
- RFID tokens
What is an external hardware token?
a small hand-held device used as a security tool to identify/authenticate a network or computer
How does an external hardware token work?
It prevents users who don’t have the token from running the software
What are the 3 types that hardware tokens are categorized as?
- Connected (inserted into a reading device, or touch a scanner)
- Contactless (wireless using Bluetooth or RFID)
- Disconnected (app on a smartphone w/ one-time access code)
What are 2 things you can do if you have limited space but want to install an application?
- Remove seldom-used applications
- Run Disk Cleanup
What DirectX 3D versions does Windows 10 and 11 support?
Win 10 - 11.3 and 12
Win 11 - 12
What are 4 OS issues that can prevent an application from running?
runs in, made for, requires a, not compatible
- The app runs in 64-bit mode only (no 32-bit systems)
- app made for a newer version of the OS
- app requires a newer version of DirectX 3D
- app is not compatible with the current OS version
Can Win 10 and Win 11 run applications designed for Win7 or greater?
Yes they can run nearly any application (any app problems are really old apps for like Windows XP)
How do you solve compatibility issues with older applications?
Adjust the app’s compatibility settings via the compatibility tab in Properties (navigate to the location of the main .exe file)
What version should you pick in the drop-down list when adjusting an app’s compatibility?
The version that came out around the same time that the application was released
Can a 64-bit application run on a 32-bit OS?
No
Can a 32-bit application run on a 64-bit OS?
Yes, but not as well as a 64-bit application would
What’s the best solution to run legacy (32-bit) applications?
run them in a virtual machine or other emulator
What are the 3 type of ways apps can be acquired?
- physical media (CD, DVD, etc)
- downloadable files (Internet-based, codes)
- ISO mountable content
Besides vendor websites, what are 3 other ways you can acquire apps for Windows, macOS and Linux?
- Microsoft Store for Windows
- App Store for macOS
- various software repositories (Linux)
How are apps provided in Linux? What is it associated with?
provided primarily by the software repository associated with the publisher and distro in use
Do Linux distros accept disk image files (ISO)?
Yes, they have their own large software repository, and new ones/updates are found in an online repository
Linux uses a hybrid of ___ and ____-____ application installation processes
Linux uses a hybrid of local and network-based application installation processes
How are mobile apps (Android, iOS) installed for corporate environments? (2)
- Mobile Device Management (MDM)
- Mobile Applications Management (MAM)
What does it mean to mount an ISO file?
If you choose not to burn the ISO onto your own writeable disc, you can mount it in your OS as if it were a physical drive and the OS interacts with it as such
What are 4 potential impacts you should review before installing an application?
- Impact to device (has access to hardware and software)
- Impact to network (require access, use up network resources)
- Impact to operation (benefits like communication speed, negatives like staff training and data usage and storage)
- Impact on business (impact on the processes and flow of normal operations)
How can you tell if an app is a desktop app or a Microsoft Store app when you uninstall it?
First, right-click it on the Start menu and uninstall ->
Desktop app = Programs and Features opens up to uninstall
Microsoft Store app = it’s immediately uninstalled
What are 5 things to look at when choosing an app?
- 32-bit vs. 64-bit app
- Hardware requirements
- External hardware tokens
- OS version and edition requirements and compatibility
- Distribution method
