1. The type of software that can be used for free and is open to modify, share, and distribute is called_______.
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Open source
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Coding
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Programming
· Commercial software
Explanation: That kind of software is known as "open-source
software." In the realm of software, it's similar to a community potluck
in that everyone gives something to the table, everyone gets to enjoy, and even
everyone gets to edit the recipes.
2. As an IT support
specialist, you are required to do which of the following?
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Check the license
agreement of any software before installing.
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Use binary code to communicate with
computers.
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Install all the software requested by
the users.
· Ensure that your company uses abstraction.
3. What type of software
is used to keep the core system running?
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Web browser
·
Application software
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System software
· Software versions
Explanation: The
term "operating system" (abbreviated as OS) refers to the category of
software that is responsible for keeping the primary system operational. An
essential piece of software, the operating system (OS) is responsible for the
management of computer hardware, the provision of services to computer
applications, and the mediation of interactions between the user and the
computer's physical components.
4. Why is basic
knowledge of scripting an important tool for IT professionals to have?
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Initiating Updates
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Automating basic functions
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Python Scripting
·
Programming
5. _______ is/are a key
component to programming, and helped to pave the road that led us to today's
modern computing.
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Interpreters
·
Scrip
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Binary
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Compilers
Explanation: The
term "operating system" (abbreviated as OS) refers to the category of
software that is responsible for keeping the primary system operational. An
essential piece of software, the operating system (OS) is responsible for the
management of computer hardware, the provision of services to computer
applications, and the mediation of interactions between the user and the
computer's physical components.
6. What command would
you use in Ubuntu Linux to get permission to install software?
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Sudo
·
Apt
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Install
·
Git
Explanation: Using this command will provide you administrative access so that you may complete the installation. Bear in mind that in order to complete the operation, you may be required to provide your user password first.
7. What command would
you use in Ubuntu Linux to install a software package?
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Run
·
Application
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B: Execute
· Apt
8. What file extension
does Windows use for executable files?
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.txt
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.wav
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.exe
· .com
9. What is GIT’s
function?
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Helps keep track of
changes made to directories and files
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Helps computer processes work
automatically
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Contains new features and critical
security updates
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Allows the computer to interact with
hardware
Explanation: Git is a version control system that is spread across several computers and lets developers monitor changes made to source code while software is being developed. It makes it possible for numerous developers to work together on projects, maintaining an audit trail of all changes made and managing various versions of the same codebase. Git gives developers the ability to work on their own copies of a project, merge changes, and have a code repository that is coherent and well-organized.
10. What is the name of
the command button in Windows you click to remove programs?
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Sudo
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Delete
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Uninstall
·
Drop
Explanation: The command button in Windows that you click to delete applications is often referred to as "Uninstall" or "Uninstall/Change." You may make use of this function by navigating to the "Add or Remove Programs" or "Programs and Features" area of the Control Panel on your computer.