Week 9 Install and Configure Applications

Question 1

BUNDLED APPLICATIONS

• Bundled applications are software programs that are sold _______ as a set or suite or that are sold _______ an operating system or _______ a new computer.
• Examples of software _______ include Microsoft Office and Google Apps. Some applications commonly bundled with a new computer include security software that might combine antivirus, antispyware, and antimalware programs with firewalls and other security utilities.

Answer 1

BUNDLED APPLICATIONS

• Bundled applications are software programs that are sold together as a set or suite or that are sold with an operating system or with a new computer.
• Examples of software suites include Microsoft Office and Google Apps. Some applications commonly bundled with a new computer include security software that might combine antivirus, antispyware, and antimalware programs with firewalls and other security utilities.

Question 2

SOFTWARE INVENTORY

• A software inventory is a _______ of the applications that are available on a computer.
• You can perform a manual inventory by identifying the various applications that are installed, or you can use an inventory _______ to create the inventory list. For example, you can use programs such as _______ _______ - Free Personal PC Audit and _______ Software _______ _______ (MSIA) to create a detailed profile of the hardware and software installed on a computer.

Answer 2

SOFTWARE INVENTORY

• A software inventory is a listing of the applications that are available on a computer.
• You can perform a manual inventory by identifying the various applications that are installed, or you can use an inventory utility to create the inventory list. For example, you can use programs such as Belarc Advisor - Free Personal PC Audit and Microsoft Software Inventory Analyzer (MSIA) to create a detailed profile of the hardware and software installed on a computer.

Question 3

DESIRED APPLICATIONS

• A web _______.
• An email _______.
• _______ processing software.
• _______ software.
• Software _______, including OS _______.

Answer 3

DESIRED APPLICATIONS

• A web browser.
• An email client.
• Word processing software.
• Security software.
• Software updates, including OS updates.

Question 4

BLOATWARE

• As the cost of RAM and disk storage continues to decrease, there has been less emphasis among software developers to _______ the _______ of applications and the resources required to run those applications.
• Bloatware is a _______ term that describes software that has lots of features and requires _______ disk space and _______ to install and run.

Answer 4

BLOATWARE

• As the cost of RAM and disk storage continues to decrease, there has been less emphasis among software developers to optimize the size of applications and the resources required to run those applications.
• Bloatware is a slang term that describes software that has lots of features and requires considerable disk space and RAM to install and run.

Question 5

APPLICATION SHARING

• Depending on the application being installed, you might have the opportunity to specify whether the application will be _______ to only your account or shared with all users on the computer.
• Typically, desktop applications installed on the computer are available to any account on that computer, with the proper _______.

Answer 5

APPLICATION SHARING

• Depending on the application being installed, you might have the opportunity to specify whether the application will be available to only your account or shared with all users on the computer.
• Typically, desktop applications installed on the computer are available to any account on that computer, with the proper permissions.

Question 6

GUIDELINES FOR ENSURING A COMPUTER CONTAINS ONLY THE NECESSARY APPLICATIONS

• Conduct a manual inventory or purchase an inventory utility to _______ the _______ currently on the computer.
• Identify one application for each of the following:
  
  • A web _______.
  • An _______ client.
  • _______ processing software.
  • Security _______.
• Software _______, including OS _______.
• Remove any _______ applications.
• Install any other necessary _______.

Answer 6

GUIDELINES FOR ENSURING A COMPUTER CONTAINS ONLY THE NECESSARY APPLICATIONS

• Conduct a manual inventory or purchase an inventory utility to identify the applications currently on the computer.
• Identify one application for each of the following:
  
  • A web browser.
  • An email client.
  • Word processing software.
  • Security software.
• Software updates, including OS updates.
• Remove any unnecessary applications.
• Install any other necessary applications.

Question 7

Install an Application

1. Check the minimum hardware requirements specified in the software package and compare that with your computer’s hardware. You will have to upgrade your computer’s hardware if it has _______ than the minimum requirements specified in the software package.
2. Navigate to the path where the _______ file is located.

•   Insert the CD-ROM/DVD in the drive then navigate to the CD-ROM/DVD drive to explore the contents and run the _______ file.
• Navigate to the path where you stored the downloaded _______ file and run the _______ file.

1. Follow the instructions provided in the Install _______. The Install _______ will guide you through the steps in the software installation process.
2. After the installation is complete, _______ the computer if prompted.

Answer 7

Install an Application

1. Check the minimum hardware requirements specified in the software package and compare that with your computer’s hardware. You will have to upgrade your computer’s hardware if it has less than the minimum requirements specified in the software package.
2. Navigate to the path where the executable file is located.

•   Insert the CD-ROM/DVD in the drive then navigate to the CD-ROM/DVD drive to explore the contents and run the executable file.
• Navigate to the path where you stored the downloaded executable file and run the executable file.

1. Follow the instructions provided in the Install wizard. The Install wizard will guide you through the steps in the software installation process.
2. After the installation is complete, restart the computer if prompted.

Question 8

Uninstall or Change a Software Application

1. From the _______ _______, open Programs and Features.
2. Select the software application you want to _______ from the list.
3. Select the Uninstall button to _______ the software completely from your computer.
4. If prompted to confirm the _______, select Yes.
5. If necessary, select the software you want to _______, _______, or upgrade, and select the Change button.
6. Follow the steps in the _______to complete the process.

Answer 8

Uninstall or Change a Software Application

1. From the Control Panel, open Programs and Features.
2. Select the software application you want to remove from the list.
3. Select the Uninstall button to remove the software completely from your computer.
4. If prompted to confirm the removal, select Yes.
5. If necessary, select the software you want to change, repair, or upgrade, and select the Change button.
6. Follow the steps in the wizard to complete the process.