Module 2 Unit 2 Flashcards
what compatibility information should you confirm before installing a software application?
You should make sure that it is compatible with the computer system hardware requirements
Following installation of a program written for an older version of windows you receive an alert that I might not have been installed correctly. What feature could you use to make the program run correctly?
Use the programs compatibility tab to use settings for the older windows version
Why would windows prompt you to enter a password if you try to install a software application?
this means that only the administrator has user account controls to download applications so they need to enter their password
Windows comes with web server software, but it is not enabled by default. How would you install the software?
Turn the windows feature on or off dialogue from programs and features
following installation of an application, another program on your computer has stopped working. What could do too try to fix it?
Try using the repair option in programs and features or reinstalling the program
why might one of your first tasks on receiving a new computer be to remove software applications?
The computer may be bundled with pre-installed software that you do not want
in order to obtain support, the software vendor wants to know the applications product ID. How would you relocate this information?
You would go into the help tab and menu typically
what is the difference between freeware and open source software?
Open source means that the the programming code used to design the software is also made available.
Freeware means the software product cost nothing to use, but this does not mean that the code is available too or that you can modify the software and distribute it yourself
What type of software would you use to configure a server by connecting it over the network
Remote desktop
what type of software manages tasks, dependencies and timelines?
Project management software
