Types of Software
A computer platform is commonly referred to as this type of system?
What is operating? (OS)
True or False: The Android OS is owned and maintained by Google (Alphabet).
What is true?
On a Mac, pressing Command +C and Command + V preforms these actions on files or text.
What are copy and paste?
These programs can be downloaded from the Microsoft Store or installed from other sources to add functionality to your PC.
What are apps? (applications)
The bar at the bottom of the screen that opens apps, pinned programs, and includes the Start button.
What is the taskbar?
This type of software manages the computer's hardware and allows other programs to run.
What is system software?
This OS is the most widely used platform on laptops and desktop computers.
What is Windows?
This tool on a Mac allows you to browse, organize, and manage your files and folders.
What is Finder?
This Windows 10 tool lets you browse, organize, and manage all your folders and files.
What is File Explorer?
Shortcut key to open the print menu.
What is CTRL + P?
This type of software is designed to help users complete specific tasks rather than operate the computer itself.
What is application software?
Linux is best described as this type of software because anyone can see and change its code.
What is open source?
This Mac feature shows all your apps so you can open them easily.
What is Launchpad?
This Windows 10 feature shows news, weather, calendar, and other live information on your desktop.
What are widgets?
Use this combination of keys (shortcut) to quickly switch between open apps on your computer.
What is Alt +Tab?
These Microsoft programs (2) are used to create documents and spreadsheets.
What are Microsoft Word and Excel.
These programs help maintain, manage, and optimize your computer, such as antivirus, disk cleanup, or backup tools.
What are utility programs? (or utility software).
One method of deleting a file on a Mac is to select the file, then while holding down this key, press the Delete Key.
What is the Command key?
Letters after a file name that indicate the type of file and what program can open it.
What are file extensions?
Quick settings like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and brightness are displayed in Windows 10 in this panel.
What is the Action Center?
This built-in Windows application lets users capture part of the screen to save of share.
What is the Snipping Tool?
This is a legal agreement you must accept before installing or using most software.
What is EULA (End User License Agreement)?
This built-in Mac feature automatically makes copies of your files so you can restore them if something is lost or deleted.
What is Time Machine?
What is Sleep Mode?
This list opens files or websites that were recently opened when right-clicked.
What are jump lists?