COSC 1301 Exam with Complete Solutions Graded A+
What is the function of the "compiler"? - Answer-to convert source code into object code
How many device drivers does a computer need? - Answer-it varies from computer to computer, it depends on how much hardware you have
Which of the follow...
COSC 1301 Exam with Complete
Solutions Graded A+
What is the function of the "compiler"? - Answer-to convert source code into object code
How many device drivers does a computer need? - Answer-it varies from computer to
computer, it depends on how much hardware you have
Which of the following is FALSE concerning WebApps? - Answer-WebApps can be
installed on a desktop computer
What 2 types of programs are automatically loaded during the "boot" process? -
Answer-the operating system and device drivers
Concerning PDF files, which of the following is TRUE? - Answer-Word or Excel files can
be converted to PDF
What is the significance of Windows 95? - Answer-it was the first Windows operating
system
Four typical actions occur when software is installed. What are they? - Answer--files are
copied to the hard drive
- the Windows registry is updated
- Desktop shortcuts are created
- menus are updated
Which of the following best describes a "network" license? - Answer-multiple users can
simultaneously access software from a server
What is the role of the "EULA" ? - Answer-it is the acknowledgement of a user to abide
by software license terms
How does software activation work? - Answer-your products serial number has to be
registered at the vendor's website to receive the full version of the software
What is associated with file compression? - Answer-- files are compressed to occupy
less space
- files are compressed to download faster
- compressed files can be identified by a .ZIP file extension
- Windows has a Desktop option to compress files
, What agency in Washington D.C. enforces software regulations? - Answer-SPA
Word 2016 is backwards compatible, what does that mean? - Answer-it means Word
2016 can open older files created in previous versions of Word
What best identifies with a "Service Pack"? - Answer-a compilation of updates that can
be installed in one process or action
What best describes a "site" license? - Answer-permission to install software on multiple
computer
Charles Babbage - Answer-- Father of Computers"
- Didn't invent a computer but...
- He developed the Difference Engine and the Analytical Engine. These two machines
were powered by steam to move the punch cards and operate the gears. His ideas
were later used to design calculators and computers.
super computer - Answer-specially designed computer that can perform complex
calculations extremely rapidly
mini-computer - Answer-also called "mid range computers." multi-user computers that
have less storage capabilities; used in businesses for specific tasks.
Mainframe - Answer-A large, expensive computer that supports hundreds or thousands
of users simultaneously and executes many different programs at the same time.
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