Estimation 5 (Software Applications)

What software is designed to let the OS talk to hardware?

Driver

You have just plugged in a new HP printer to your Mac. You can’t find a printer driver. What should you do given the circumstances?

Visit HP’s website to download the printer driver

Rose opens her software application and gets a message stating that she has only 16 more uses of the product available. Given this scenario, what is her best course of action to use it more than 16 additional times?

Activate the software

A user wants to have the same browser color scheme, security settings, and favorite website list available from any computer they log in to. What should be enabled?

Profile synchronization

When thinking of software compatibility, which two factors matter most? (Choose two.)

If the software will work with the operating system & If the minimum hardware requirements are met

Which of the following types of software licenses requires the user to pay yearly?

Subscription

You have just purchased licensed software and want to install it. Which of the following are you required to enter to install this software?

The product key

Which of the following is not a configurable web browser feature?

Maybe: Browser Kernel

Which of the following does not require users to pay for the software?

Open source software

You are trying to enter registration information into a website. When you click the Submit button, nothing happens. You try again and still nothing. What is the most likely cause of this problem?

Pop-up blocker

John wants to download a PC-based software package made by Company X. He sees that he can get the software for free from a dozen different websites on the Internet. What advice would you give John?

Download the software only from the Company X website

A user calls to tell you that every time he browses the Internet, multiple browser windows keep appearing on his screen even though he has not opened them. In this scenario, what should you do to fix the problem?

Maybe: Configure a pop-up blocker

Word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software are examples of what?

Productivity software

A company employee has limited eyesight and needs the web browser to be set up with high-contrast colors to make it easier to read. What type of feature is this?

Accessibility

You just installed an antivirus program on your laptop computer. Given a scenario in which you want to maintain proper levels of security, how often should you update the software?

At least once a week

You need to set up software for five users on a network. They all need to have access to and edit the same Excel files. Which is the best type of software for them to use?

Online workspace

You want to visit a web page and make sure that the website does not steal any information about your identity. In that scenario, which of the following should you use?

Private browsing

You are visiting a website to order a product, but you keep seeing old information that you know is outdated. Which of the following will most likely fix the problem?

Clear the cache

You are setting up a technical support help desk for a new app. What type of software should you get to help the technicians fix problems more effectively?

Remote support

Your boss calls you on the phone while he is trying to install software. It is telling him that he needs a product key. Where should you tell him to look for it? (Choose two.)

On the package the installation media came in & In an email from the manufacturer