Exam 6: Software

Operating systems provide file organization tools called ___________.

A disk __________ is a section of a hard disk drive that is treated as a separate storage unit.

Most commercial software is distributed under a single-user license that limits use to one person at a time.

Which category of software would programming languages fall into?

The main directory on a storage device is referred to as the ________ directory.

Spreadsheet software can be used to create an on-screen __________ that is based on a grid of columns and rows.

When working with Windows, storage devices can also be identified by a device __________.

The difference between a web app and a mobile app is that the program code for Web apps _________, whereas mobile apps are stored on the handheld device, so they have to be ___________.

A(n) ___________ operating system provides process and memory management services that allow two or more tasks, jobs, or programs to run simultaneously.

Which of the following is not a file-naming convention?

In a general sense, ____________ refers to all the non-hardware components of a digital device.

Sometimes an application requests memory but never releases it, a condition called a memory ______.

Mobile devices tend to be populated by entertainment apps, games, and social media services.

Every storage device has a directory containing a list of its files.

Which type of software must include the source code, which allows programmers to modify and improve the software?

All smartphones use the Android operating system.

When saving a file, you must provide a valid file name that adheres to specific rules, referred to as _______________.

A new version or edition of a software product is referred to as a software ___________.

A(n) _____________ grants the author of a software product an exclusive right to copy, distribute, sell, and modify that work.

A typical _________ window displays a work area, called a workspace, which represents a blank piece of paper.