Deck 4: Application Software: Programs That Let You Work and Play

Question 1

QuarkXPress is an example of ________ software.

A) image-editing
B) presentation
C) desktop publishing
D) video-editing

Answer 1

C

Question 2

The appropriate software to use for creating research papers is ________ software.

A) spreadsheet
B) presentation
C) word processing
D) database

Answer 2

C

Question 3

________ software helps run the computer and coordinates instructions between other software and the hardware devices.

A) Application
B) Recovery
C) Productivity
D) System

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Web-based application software is software that ________.

A) is always free
B) is installed by the computer manufacturer
C) is stored completely on a web server instead of your hard drive
D) does not need an Internet connection

Question 5

In databases, a category of data is called a ________.

A) table
B) record
C) worksheet
D) field

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT an example of a general productivity software application?

A) image editing
B) word processing
C) personal information management
D) spreadsheet

Question 7

Dreamweaver is an example of ________ software.

A) desktop publishing
B) accounting
C) course management
D) web page design

Question 8

When using a spreadsheet, the expression =D8-D17 is called a ________.

A) function
B) range
C) formula
D) cell

Question 9

When using a spreadsheet, SUM in the expression =SUM(B10:B16), is called a(n) ________.

A) function
B) operator
C) formula
D) operant

Question 10

Using applications on smartphones and tablets to buy and sell products is known as ________ commerce.

A) smart
B) remote
C) mobile
D) web

Question 11

All of the following are examples of database software EXCEPT ________.

A) Oracle
B) OneNote
C) MySQL
D) Access

Question 12

________ software helps you manage e-mail, contacts, calendars, and tasks in the same application.

A) Note-taking
B) Personal information manager
C) Spreadsheet
D) Presentation

Question 13

You can obtain software through ________, in which a vendor hosts the software online over the Internet and you do not have to install it on your computer.

A) Open Source as a Service
B) Proprietary as a Service
C) Software as a Service
D) Webware as a Service

Question 14

All of the following are examples of software suites EXCEPT ________.

A) Microsoft Office 2013
B) Apache OpenOffice
C) Apple iWork
D) Microsoft OneNote

Question 15

Software that manages "back office" functions such as billing, production, inventory management, and human resources management is called ________ software.

A) accounting
B) enterprise resource planning
C) project management
D) customer relationship management

Question 16

All of the following are tips for a great presentation EXCEPT ________.

A) limit bullet points per slide to 4-6
B) use images to convey a thought or illustrate a point
C) use a variety of animations on most slides to keep audience attention
D) keep the font size large enough to be read from the back of the room

Question 17

________ software is used to perform calculations and numerical analyses.

A) Presentation
B) Personal information manager
C) Database
D) Spreadsheet

Question 18

Peachtree is an example of ________ software.

A) educational
B) accounting
C) course management
D) gaming

Question 19

The intersection of a row and column in a spreadsheet program is known as a ________.

A) label
B) formula
C) function
D) cell

Question 20

Apache OpenOffice is an example of a(n) ________ productivity suite.

A) open source
B) system
C) web-based
D) desktop publishing

Question 21

Microsoft Office 365 is an example of a(n) ________ productivity suite.

Question 22

Software designed for real estate agents is an example of ________ software.

A) e-commerce
B) general business
C) project management
D) vertical market

Question 23

Another name for commercial software is ________ software.

Question 24

Software such as Apple Pages that is used to create résumés, letters, and other documents is called ________ software.

Question 25

Which of the following is the most common audio compression format?

A) WAV
B) AU
C) MP3
D) WMA

Question 26

To organize and manipulate large, complicated groups of data, you would use ________ software.

Question 27

A productivity suite made especially for Apple computers is ________.

Question 28

A(n) ________ software installation copies all the most commonly used files and programs from the distribution disc to your computer's hard drive.

A) full
B) upgrade
C) custom
D) new

Question 29

Computer-aided design software is used by ________.

A) architects to create virtual models
B) web designers to create websites
C) project managers to track tasks
D) game makers to create games

Question 30

Spreadsheet equations that use addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division are called ________.

Question 31

In spreadsheet software, ________ are the numerical data that represent a quantity or an amount and are often the basis for a calculation.

Question 32

Unwanted or unneeded software included by manufacturers on new computers is called ________.

A) adware
B) bloatware
C) malware
D) shareware

Question 33

OpenOffice.org's ________ is a free word processing program.

Question 34

The two main types of software are system software and ________ software.

Question 35

To remove red eye from a digital image, you would use software such as ________.

A) Adobe Photoshop
B) Adobe Acrobat
C) Microsoft PowerPoint
D) Apple Keynote

Question 36

Microsoft's spreadsheet software is ________.

Question 37

A(n) ________ software installation enables you to decide which features you want to install on the hard drive.

A) full
B) partial
C) custom
D) upgrade

Question 38

All of the following are types of multimedia and entertainment software EXCEPT ________.

A) digital audio software
B) gaming software
C) drawing software
D) productivity software

Question 39

Multimedia software includes all of the following EXCEPT________.

A) image-editing software
B) animation software
C) utility software
D) audio-editing software

Question 40

Blackboard is an example of ________ software.

A) utility
B) drawing
C) course management
D) gaming

Question 41

You could use a(n)________ to combine a series of commands so that they will run as a single command.

Question 42

Traditional databases are organized into fields, records, and ________.

Question 43

Application software helps run the computer and coordinates instructions with the hardware.

Question 44

Software that helps manage a checkbook or prepare taxes is called ________ software.

Question 45

Coordinated colors and styles used in a document are known as themes.

Question 46

EULA stands for ________.

Question 47

________ are predefined forms that include specific designs, special formatting, and styles relevant to a particular document.

Question 48

You would use ________ software to create a slide show.

Question 49

________ computing allows you to store data, files, and applications on the web and access and manipulate these files and applications from any device connected to the Internet.

Question 50

Software as a Service (SaaS) hosts web-based applications.

Question 51

In a database, a group of related records is a(n) ________.

Question 52

If you illegally install software on your computer, you are committing software ________.

Question 53

________ programs allow you to experience a real situation through a virtual environment.

Question 54

Drawing software is also known as ________ software.

Question 55

In a database, a group of related fields is a(n) ________.

Question 56

A Microsoft Office________ guides you through the steps necessary to finish a complicated task.

Question 57

Using your mobile devices to make purchases is more risky than making purchases with your computer on the web.

Question 58

A(n) ________ version is an application that is still under development.

Question 59

The Windows 8 .1 operating system enables you to create a(n) ________, which enables you to go back to your computer's previous settings if anything goes wrong during a new software installation.

Question 60

________ software includes image-editing, video-editing, and audio-editing software.

Question 61

A full software installation enables you to choose which program features you want installed on your hard drive.

Question 62

Adobe Photoshop is a drawing software application used by graphic artists.

Question 63

You can use PowerPoint to trim video clips without having to use a separate video-editing program.

Question 64

Wizards are step-by-step guides for performing complicated tasks in application software.

Question 65

In a database, a table can be defined as a data category.

Question 66

OpenOffice.org is an example of open source software.

Question 67

Most word processing programs come with a search-and-replace tool that enables you to locate and replace specific text.

Question 68

A CD stores the same number of songs in uncompressed format as in MP3 format.

Question 69

Desktop publishing software enables you to create newsletters and annual reports.

Question 70

All web-based software is free.

Question 71

Blackboard is an example of gaming software.