What program attempts to locate a file on your computer or mobile device based on criteria you specify?

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program or software
consists of a series of related instructions, organized for a common purpose, that tells the computer what tasks to perform and how to perform them
application or app
sometimes called application software, consists of programs designed to make users more productive and/or assist them with personal tasks
operating system
operating system is a set of programs that coordinates all the activities among computer or mobile device hardwareTools and utilitiesSystem software
productivity applications
Word processingPresentationSpreadsheetDatabaseNote takingCalendar and contact managementProject managementAccounting
word processing software
allows users to create and manipulate documents
presentation software
allows users to create visual aids for presentations to communicate ideas, messages, and other information to a group
spreadsheet software
allow user to organize data in columns and rows and perform calculations on the data
database?
is a collection of data organized in a manner that allows access, retrieval, and use of that dataDatabase software allows users to create, access, and manage a database
note taking software
allows users to type text, drawing, sketches, photoes ex. notes in phone
software suite
is a collection of individual related applications available together as a unit
project management software
Project management software is an application that allows a user to plan, schedule, track, and analyze the events, resources, and costs of a project
accounting software
app that helps businesses of all sizes record and report their financial transactions
personal finance software
is a simplified accounting application that helps home users and small/home office users balance their checkbooks, pay bills, track personal income and expenses, verify account balances, transfer funds, track investments, and evaluate financial plans
legal software
is an application that assists in the preparation of legal documents and provides legal information to individuals, families, and small businesses
tax prep software
helps file taxes
document conversion software
saves documents created in any application into a common format that has the same appearance as the original document
large organization, commonly referred to as an enterprise, requires special computing solutions because of its size and geographic distributionex...?
Human resources softwareAccounting and finance softwareEngineering or product development softwareManufacturing softwareMarketing softwareSales softwareDistribution softwareCustomer service softwareInformation technology software
types of software?
Computer-aided design (CAD) softwareDesktop publishing softwarePaint/Image editing softwarePhoto editing and photo management softwareVideo and audio editing software
multimedia authorizing software
Multimedia authoring software allows users to combine text, graphics, audio, video, and animation in an interactive application
website authorizing software
Website authoring software helps users create business websites for a variety of purposes
media player?
is a program that allows you to view images and animations, listen to audio, and watch video files on your computer or mobile device
augmented reality app
overlays information and digital content on top of physical objects or locations
virtual reality app
A virtual reality app provides an immersive user experience
personal interest applications
Lifestyle applicationsMedical applicationsEntertainment applicationsConvenience applicationsEducation applications
communications applications
BlogBrowserChatOnline DiscussionEmailFile TransferInternet PhoneInternet MessagingMobile (Text) MessagingVideoconference
personal firewall
is a security tool that detects and protects a personal computer and its data from unauthorized intrusions
antivirus program
protects a computer against viruses by identifying and removing any computer viruses found in memory, on storage media, or on incoming files
Spyware is a type of program placed on a computer or mobile device without the user’s knowledge that secretly collects information about the user and then communicates the information it collects to some outside source while the user is online
is a type of program that displays an online advertisement in a banner or pop-up or pop-under window on webpages, email messages, or other Internet services
spyware remover
A spyware remover is a type of program that detects and deletes spyware and similar programs
adware remover
An adware remover is a program that detects and deletes adware
other virus protecting software
Anti-spam programsWeb filtering softwarePhishing filtersPop-up and pop-under blockers
file manager
is a tool that performs functions related to file management
search tool
program, usually included with an operating system, that attempts to locate a file, contact, calendar event, app, or any other item stored on your computer or mobile device based on criteria you specify
disk fragmenter
is a tool that reorganizes the files and unused space on a computer’s hard disk so that the operating system accesses data more quickly and programs run fasterDefragmenting
screen saver
is a tool that causes a display device’s screen to show a moving image or blank screen if no keyboard or mouse activity occurs for a specified time
file compression tool
A file compression tool shrinks the size of a file(s)
disk cleanup
tool searches for and removes unnecessary files
PC maintenance tool
A PC maintenance tool is a program that identifies and fixes operating system problems, detects and repairs drive problems, and includes the capability of improving a computer’s performance
backup tool
allows users to copy, or back up, selected files or the contents of an entire storage medium to another storage location
restore tool
A restore tool reverses the process and returns backed up files to their original form
power management tool
A power management tool monitors a laptop or mobile device’s battery usage, showing apps that consume the most battery power, displaying battery usage since the device was last charged, and estimating usage time remaining
Which of the following utility program detects and protects a computer from unauthorized intrusions?
How do I find a document on my computer?
How do I find a folder on my computer?
Is a program that allows you to view images and animations listen to audio and watch video files on your computer or mobile device?

program or software

application or app

sometimes called application software, consists of programs designed to make users more productive and/or assist them with personal tasks

operating system

operating system is a set of programs that coordinates all the activities among computer or mobile device hardwareTools and utilitiesSystem software

productivity applications

Word processingPresentationSpreadsheetDatabaseNote takingCalendar and contact managementProject managementAccounting

word processing software

allows users to create and manipulate documents

presentation software

allows users to create visual aids for presentations to communicate ideas, messages, and other information to a group

spreadsheet software

allow user to organize data in columns and rows and perform calculations on the data

database?

is a collection of data organized in a manner that allows access, retrieval, and use of that dataDatabase software allows users to create, access, and manage a database

note taking software

allows users to type text, drawing, sketches, photoes ex. notes in phone

software suite

project management software

Project management software is an application that allows a user to plan, schedule, track, and analyze the events, resources, and costs of a project

accounting software

app that helps businesses of all sizes record and report their financial transactions

personal finance software

is a simplified accounting application that helps home users and small/home office users balance their checkbooks, pay bills, track personal income and expenses, verify account balances, transfer funds, track investments, and evaluate financial plans

legal software

is an application that assists in the preparation of legal documents and provides legal information to individuals, families, and small businesses

tax prep software

helps file taxes

document conversion software

saves documents created in any application into a common format that has the same appearance as the original document

large organization, commonly referred to as an enterprise, requires special computing solutions because of its size and geographic distributionex...?

Human resources softwareAccounting and finance softwareEngineering or product development softwareManufacturing softwareMarketing softwareSales softwareDistribution softwareCustomer service softwareInformation technology software

types of software?

Computer-aided design (CAD) softwareDesktop publishing softwarePaint/Image editing softwarePhoto editing and photo management softwareVideo and audio editing software

multimedia authorizing software

Multimedia authoring software allows users to combine text, graphics, audio, video, and animation in an interactive application

website authorizing software

Website authoring software helps users create business websites for a variety of purposes

media player?

is a program that allows you to view images and animations, listen to audio, and watch video files on your computer or mobile device

augmented reality app

overlays information and digital content on top of physical objects or locations

virtual reality app

A virtual reality app provides an immersive user experience

personal interest applications

Lifestyle applicationsMedical applicationsEntertainment applicationsConvenience applicationsEducation applications

communications applications

BlogBrowserChatOnline DiscussionEmailFile TransferInternet PhoneInternet MessagingMobile (Text) MessagingVideoconference

personal firewall

is a security tool that detects and protects a personal computer and its data from unauthorized intrusions

antivirus program

protects a computer against viruses by identifying and removing any computer viruses found in memory, on storage media, or on incoming files

spyware

Spyware is a type of program placed on a computer or mobile device without the user’s knowledge that secretly collects information about the user and then communicates the information it collects to some outside source while the user is online

adware

is a type of program that displays an online advertisement in a banner or pop-up or pop-under window on webpages, email messages, or other Internet services

spyware remover

A spyware remover is a type of program that detects and deletes spyware and similar programs

adware remover

An adware remover is a program that detects and deletes adware

other virus protecting software

Anti-spam programsWeb filtering softwarePhishing filtersPop-up and pop-under blockers

file manager

search tool

program, usually included with an operating system, that attempts to locate a file, contact, calendar event, app, or any other item stored on your computer or mobile device based on criteria you specify

disk fragmenter

is a tool that reorganizes the files and unused space on a computer’s hard disk so that the operating system accesses data more quickly and programs run fasterDefragmenting

screen saver

is a tool that causes a display device’s screen to show a moving image or blank screen if no keyboard or mouse activity occurs for a specified time

file compression tool

A file compression tool shrinks the size of a file(s)

disk cleanup

tool searches for and removes unnecessary files

PC maintenance tool

A PC maintenance tool is a program that identifies and fixes operating system problems, detects and repairs drive problems, and includes the capability of improving a computer’s performance

backup tool

allows users to copy, or back up, selected files or the contents of an entire storage medium to another storage location

restore tool

A restore tool reverses the process and returns backed up files to their original form

power management tool

A power management tool monitors a laptop or mobile device’s battery usage, showing apps that consume the most battery power, displaying battery usage since the device was last charged, and estimating usage time remaining

Which of the following utility program detects and protects a computer from unauthorized intrusions?

Glossary
personal firewall	Utility program that detects and protects a personal computer from unauthorized intrusions.
phishing	Scam in which a perpetrator attempts to obtain your personal and/or financial information.
phishing filter	Program that warns or blocks you from potentially fraudulent or suspicious Web sites.

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How do I find a document on my computer?

Find your documents in Windows.

Search from the taskbar: Type the name of a document (or a keyword from it) into the search box on the taskbar. ... .

Search File Explorer: Open File Explorer from the taskbar or right-click on the Start menu, choose File Explorer, then select a location from the left pane to search or browse..

How do I find a folder on my computer?

How to Locate Files and Folders in Your Computer.

Choose Start→Computer. ... .

Double-click an item to open it. ... .

If the file or folder that you want is stored within another folder, double-click the folder or a series of folders until you locate it. ... .

When you find the file you want, double-click it..

Is a program that allows you to view images and animations listen to audio and watch video files on your computer or mobile device?

Glossary
media player	Special A program that allows you to view images and animations, listen to audio, and watch video files on your computer or mobile device.
mobile app	An application you download from a mobile device's application store or other location on the Internet to a smartphone or other mobile device.