Computer Basics - Applications

What is an application?

• A type of software that allows you to perform specific tasks

• A type of hardware that allows you to perform specific tasks

• A type of operating system that allows you to perform specific tasks

• A type of file format that allows you to perform specific tasks

What is the term commonly used for simple applications that can be downloaded inexpensively or for free?

• Program

• App

• Software

• Operating system

What is multi-tasking?

• Running multiple applications at the same time

• Closing an application

• Downloading multiple applications at the same time

• Using an application on multiple devices

What are desktop applications sometimes called?

• Mobile apps

• Web browsers

• Operating systems

• Desktop applications

Which of the following is a word processor?

• Microsoft Word

• Internet Explorer

• Windows Media Player

• Google Chrome

What is a web browser?

• A tool to access the Internet

• A media player

• A word processor

• A game

Which of the following is a media player?

• Windows Media Player

• Microsoft Word

• Internet Explorer

• Safari

What type of games can you play on your computer?

• Card games like Solitaire

• Action games like Halo

• Both A and B

• None of the above

What are mobile apps?

• Applications for desktop or laptop computers

• Applications for mobile devices

• Applications for TVs

• Applications for web browsers