1.7 Application Configuration

Question 1

List three features that a dedicated graphics card may have.

Answer 1

• 8-16GB RAM
• External hardware token
• Digital key to unlock application/s

Question 2

Give three methods of downloading applications.

Answer 2

• App/Play store
• Physical media
• Internet download

Question 3

Define an ISO file

Answer 3

Digital file format used to replicate physical CD, DVD, or Blu-ray

Question 4

Explain how to open an ISO file in Windows and Mac, respectively.

Answer 4

Windows: Right-click, select ‘Mount’
Mac: Use the Disk Utility

Question 5

Define ‘single user license’.

Answer 5

One copy of the application on one system.
(Could occasionally mean multiple copies on multiple systems for a single user)

Question 6

Manufacturer’s Support

Answer 6

Extended support agreement between the company and the manufacturer

Question 7

List some services that could assist in rolling out a new software over a larger network.

Answer 7

• Windows Deployment Service
• Microsoft Deployment Toolkit
• Apple Business Manager

Question 8

Name three possible network impacts to consider when installing software.

Answer 8

• Backup tools could steal performance by overwhelming the connection
• Which times would be the most/least impactful for users
• Some applications rely heavily on the network to run