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Intro to Computingfundamentals~20 mins

Installing and uninstalling software in Intro to Computing - Practice Exercises

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🧠 Conceptual
intermediate
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Understanding software installation steps

Which of the following best describes the typical first step when installing new software on a computer?

ARunning the installer program to copy files and set up the software
BDeleting old files to free up space before installation
CRestarting the computer to prepare for installation
DCreating a backup of all files on the computer
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💡 Hint

Think about what the installer program does first when you start installing software.

trace
intermediate
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Trace the effect of uninstalling software

After uninstalling a program, which of the following is the most likely state of the computer?

AAll files, settings, and user data related to the program are completely erased
BThe program is hidden but still runs in the background
CThe program files are removed, but some settings or user files may remain
DThe computer automatically deletes all other programs installed after it
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Think about what uninstallers usually remove and what they might leave behind.

identification
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Identify the correct software installation type

Which type of software installation allows the program to run without being fully installed on the computer?

AFull installation
BPortable installation
CNetwork installation
DCustom installation
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Consider which installation type does not require copying all files to the computer.

Comparison
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Compare software uninstall methods

Which uninstall method is most thorough in removing all traces of a program?

AUsing a third-party uninstaller tool
BDeleting the program folder manually
CRestarting the computer after uninstalling
DUsing the program's built-in uninstaller
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Think about which method cleans leftover files and registry entries.

🚀 Application
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Determine the outcome of installing software with insufficient disk space

What will most likely happen if you try to install a large software program but your computer does not have enough free disk space?

AThe installation will complete but the software will not open
BThe software will install partially and run normally
CThe computer will automatically free up space by deleting files
DThe installation will fail with an error message about disk space
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💡 Hint

Consider what happens when there is not enough room to copy all files.