Cgs Chapter 4 Test Flashcards
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(DEF.) A set of instructions that tells the computer what to do.
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software
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(DEF.) An instruction set that allows for us to interact with and use the computer, even if we lack specialized programming skills.
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program
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What are a computer's 2 main types of software?
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application software system software
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(DEF.) The software you use to do tasks at home, school, and work.
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application software
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(DEF.) Includes software that helps run the computer and coordinate instructions between application software and the computer's hardware devices.
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system software
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What are the 2 types of software you can install on your computer?
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proprietary (or commercial) open source
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(DEF.) Software you buy, such as the Microsoft Office applications.
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proprietary software
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(DEF.) Free software that is available with few licensing and copyright restrictions.
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open source software
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(DEF.) Using applications on smartphones and tablets to buy and sell products.
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mobile commerce
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(DEF.) Software in which the vendor hosts the software online and you access and use the software over the Internet without having to install it on your computer.
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Software as a Service (SaaS)
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(DEF.) Allow for the collaboration online with others, avoiding the coordination mess that often occurs then transferring documents via e-mail.
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web-based applications
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(DEF.) Software that includes programs that let you perform various tasks required at home, school, and business and includes word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, database, and personal information manager programs.
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productivity software
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(DEF.) Software for creating and editing documents.
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word processing software
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Site that provides reviews of the best software, websites, and web applications.
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AppScout
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(DEF.) Software that lets you make calculations and perform numerical analyses.
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spreadsheet software
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(DEF.) The basic element in a spreadsheet programs; a grid consisting of columns and rows.
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worksheet
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(DEF.) Newer feature in Excel; small charts that fit into a single cell and make it easy to show data trends.
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sparklines
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(DEF.) Software to create a slideshow; ex: Microsoft Powerpoint.
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presentation software
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(DEF.) Powerful applications that let you store and organize data; ex: Oracle, MySQL, Microsoft Access.
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database software
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What is the most widely used PIM program?
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Microsoft Outlook
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(DEF.) Software to help you manage e-mail, contacts, calendars, and tasks in one place.
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personal information (PIM) software
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(DEF.) Walks you through the steps necessary to complete a complicated task.
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wizard
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(DEF.) A predesigned form; provide the basic structure for a particular kind of document, spreadsheet, database, or presentation.
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template
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(DEF.) A small program that groups a series of commands so that they will run as a single command.
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macro
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(DEF.) Software that helps you manage your daily finances.
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financial planning software
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What are the 2 market leaders in financial planning software?
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Quicken and Mint
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(DEF.) Software that lets you prepare your state and federal taxes on your own instead of hiring a professional; ex: Intuit, TurboTax, and H&R Block at Home.
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tax preparation software
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When you purchase software, you're really purchasing what? (Rather than purchasing the actual software.)
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a license
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(DEF.) Making more copies of the software than the license permits.
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software piracy
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(DEF.) Software that helps small business owners manage their finances more efficiently by providing tools for tracking accounts receivable and accounts payable.
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accounting software
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(DEF.) Software that helps businesses create newsletters, catalogs, annual reports, or other large, complicated publications.
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desktop publishing (DTP) software
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(DEF.) Software that allows even the novice to design interesting and interactive web pages without knowing any HTML code.
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web authoring software
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(DEF.) Software designed for a specific industry, such as property management software for real estate professionals.
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vertical market software
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(DEF.) Software used by engineers to create automated designs, technical drawings, and 3-D model visualizations.
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computer-aided design (CAD)
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Software that is available on demand via the Internet is called -Software as a Service (SaaS). -open source software. -proprietary software. -productivity software.
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Software as a Service (SaaS).
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Software that allows an individual to track financial transactions is called -tax planning software -small business accounting software -checking software -personal financial software
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personal financial software
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Which type of program takes advantage of automatic recalculation and what-if analysis? -project management -database -spreadsheet -CAD/CAM
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spreadsheet
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Which of the following is true about open source software? -The program can be freely distributed as long as the program code is not changed. -The program code is subject to copyright protection. -The program code is confidential. -The program can be changed and freely distributed.
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The program can be changed and freely distributed.
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Which program can you use to take notes in class? -Noteability -Evernote -OneNote -all of the above
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all of the above
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(DEF.) Software that includes digital image-and-video-editing software, digital audio software, and other specialty software required to produce computer games, animations, and movies.
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multimedia software
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(DEF.) Software that includes tools for basic modifications to digital photos such as removing red-eye; modifying contrast, sharpness, and color casts; or removing scratches or rips from scanned images of old photos.
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image-editing software
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(DEF.) Software used to help refine your videos.
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digital video-editing software
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(DEF.) Refers to storing data, files, and applications on the web and being able to access and manipulate these files and applications from any Internet-connected device.
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cloud computing
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(DEF.) The side to cloud computing that we see as users.
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front end
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(DEF.) The side to cloud computing that consists of various data centers and server farms that house the files and programs you access "on the cloud."
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back end
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(DEF.) Software that includes tools that make editing audio files as easy as editing text files.
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audio-editing software
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(DEF.) Allow you to experience or control the software as if it were an actual event.
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simulation programs
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(DEF.) Software in which many online courses are run by; ex: Blackboard, Moodle, Canvas.
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course management software
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(DEF.) Software that lets you create or edit 2-D line-based drawings.
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drawing software (illustration software)
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What is the preferred drawing software program of most graphic artists?
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Adobe Illustrator
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(DEF.) Copyrighted software that you can use for free.
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freeware
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(DEF.) An application that is still under development.
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beta version
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(DEF.) The last beta version.
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gold version
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(DEF.) An agreement between you, the user, and the software company.
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software license (End User License Agreement (EULA))
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(DEF.) The concept of redistributing modified open source software under the same terms as the original software.
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copyleft
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(DEF.) Licenses that limit the number of users accessing the software at any given time.
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concurrent licenses
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(DEF.) Specify the minimum recommended standards for the operating system, processor, primary memory, and hard drive capacity.
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system requirements
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(DEF.) Type of installation that copies all the most commonly used files and programs from the distribution disc to your computer's hard drive; often referred to as a typical installation.)
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full installation
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(DEF.) Type of installation where you can decide which features you want installed on your hard drive.
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custom installation
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(DEF.) Software on new computers, included by manufacturers, that you don't want or need.
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bloatware
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The minimum set of recommended standards for a program is known as the -installation specs. -setup guide. -system requirements. -operating system.
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system requirements.
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Which of the following statements about compressed audio files is FALSE? -The sound is noticeably different on compressed audio files than on uncompressed audio files. -Compressed audio files have a smaller file size than uncompressed audio files. -WAV is a compressed audio file format. -Downloaded songs are compressed audio files.
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The sound is noticeably different on compressed audio files than on uncompressed audio files.
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Which of the following is considered a benefit of using simulation programs? -They allow users to experience potentially dangerous situations without risk. -They help to prevent costly errors. -They allow users to train on software that is not installed on their systems. -All of the above
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All of the above
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Which of the following is NOT necessary to do before installing beta software? -defragging the hard drive -creating a restore point -ensuring your virus protection software is updated -backing up your system
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defragging the hard drive
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Which software is best to use if you want to change the looks of your digital pictures? -image-editing program -video-editing program -media management software -All of the above
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image-editing program
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Which software application would you use to calculate and manipulate numerical data? -Microsoft Office Excel -Apple iWork Numbers -Apache OpenOffice Calc -All of the above
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All of the above
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PowToon and HaikuDeck are alternatives to -Adobe InDesign. -Microsoft Word. -Apple iWork Pages. -Microsoft PowerPoint.
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Microsoft PowerPoint.
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Calendars, tasks, and e-mail will be found in which application? -One Note -Excel -Access -Outlook
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Outlook
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Which of the following describes copyleft? -Terms restricting free use of software content -Terms enabling redistributing open source software -Terms enabling free use of software content -Terms enabling redistributing proprietary software
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Terms enabling redistributing open source software
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What is often distributed prior to a final release of software? -Open source release -Beta version -Freeware version -Alpha prerelease
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Beta version
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What should you check first to ensure software will work on your computer? -The available hard drive capacity -The amount of available RAM -The type of operating system -All of the above
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All of the above
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(T/F) Productivity software suites are not available as web-based software.
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False
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(T/F) A wizard is a software tool that offers a step-by-step guide through complicated tasks.
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True
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(T/F) Removing red-eye, cropping, and altering pictures with pen- and brush-like tools are features of image-editing software.
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True
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(T/F) When you buy software, you then own it and can do anything you'd like with it, including giving it to friends to install on their machines.
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False
