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

Question 1

________ software lets you perform calculations and numerical analyses.

A)Presentation
B)Personal information manager
C)Word processing
D)Spreadsheet

Answer 1

D

Question 2

In databases, a data category is called a ________.

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

Answer 2

D

Question 3

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

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

Answer 3

C

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

________ 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 6

Dreamweaver is an example of ________ software.

A)desktop publishing
B)accounting
C)course management
D)web authoring

Question 7

________ applications are software in which the vendor hosts the software online over the Internet and you do not to install the software on your computer.

A)Open Source as a Service
B)Platform as a Service
C)Software as a Service
D)Infrastructure as a Service

Question 8

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

A)Microsoft Office 2016
B)LibreOffice
C)Apple iWork
D)Microsoft OneNote

Question 9

Which is true about web-based application software?

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

Question 10

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

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

Question 11

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

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

Question 12

Adobe InDesign is an example of ________ software.

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

Question 13

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

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

Question 14

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

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

Question 15

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 your audience's attention
D)keep the font size large enough to be read from the back of the room

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a type of a productivity software application?

A)Image editing
B)Word processing
C)Personal information management
D)Spreadsheet

Question 17

QuickBooks is an example of ________ software.

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

Question 18

The box formed by the intersection of a row and column in a spreadsheet program is known as a ________.

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

Question 19

LibreOffice is an example of a(n) ________ productivity software package.

A)open source
B)system
C)online
D)proprietary

Question 20

Which of these is NOT a factor to consider when upgrading software?

A)What patches are applied to your current version?
B)Do you use the software frequently enough?
C)Is the new upgrade stable?
D)Is the upgrade sufficiently different?

Question 21

Blackboard is an example of ________ software.

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

Question 22

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 23

Multimedia software includes all of the following EXCEPT ________.

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

Question 24

Writer is the ________ program in LibreOffice package.

Question 25

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

A)digital audio editing software
B)digital video editing software
C)drawing software
D)productivity software

Question 26

iWork is the ________ package made especially for Apple computers.

Question 27

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

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

Question 28

Another name for commercial software is ________ software.

Question 29

Automatic ________ lets you immediately see the effects of changing values in your spreadsheet.

Question 30

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 31

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

Question 32

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

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

Question 33

Spreadsheet equations that use functions are called ________.

Question 34

Microsoft Excel is a(n) ________ software program.

Question 35

Apple Pages is an example of ________ software which is used to create documents such as résumés, letters and research papers.

Question 36

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

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

Question 37

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

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

Question 38

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 39

Microsoft Office Online is an example of a(n) ________ productivity packages.

Question 40

Computer-aided design software is used by ________.

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

Question 41

You would use ________ software to create a slide show.

Question 42

Software as a Service (SaaS) hosts online applications.

Question 43

If you make more copies or software than your,license permits, you are committing software ________.

Question 44

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

Question 45

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

Question 46

All online word processing applications are as fully featured as installed versions.

Question 47

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

Question 48

To create an app for a mobile device, yourself, you would use ________ software like Swift , Corona or Scratch.

Question 49

To organize and query large, complicated groups of data, you should use ________ software.

Question 50

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

Question 51

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

Question 52

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

Question 53

In most productivity software packages, ________ are predefined forms that include specific designs, special formatting, and styles relevant to a particular document.

Question 54

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

Question 55

In traditional databases, data is organized into fields, records, and ________.

Question 56

Before installing any software, it's always important to back up your system and 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 57

Drawing software is also known as ________ software.

Question 58

In most productivity software packages, a(n) ________ guides you through the steps necessary to finish a complicated task.

Question 59

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

Question 60

EULA stands for ________.

Question 61

Programmers create all apps using high end Software Development Kits like Corona SDK.

Question 62

Match each of the following terms to its definition:
I) web-based
II) open source
III) project management
IV) personal information manager
V) proprietary

A) software used to keep track of appointments
B) software that is hosted on a website
C) software used to track tasks and coordinate resources
D) software which must be purchased
E) software code that is freely available

Question 63

Blackboard is an example of gaming software.

Question 64

Match each of the following software categories to its primary use:
I) entertainment
II) enterprise resource planning
III) database
IV) video-editing
V) word processing

A) manage back end business functions
B) write and edit documents
C) play games
D) edit movies
E) keep track of clients

Question 65

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

Question 66

LibreOffice is an example of open source software.

Question 67

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

Question 68

Match each of the following software categories to its purpose:
I) computer-aided design
II) course management
III) desktop publishing
IV) tax preparation
V) image-editing

A) to design buildings
B) modifying pictures
C) to create newsletters
D) used in personal finance
E) used by instructors and students

Question 69

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

Question 70

All files created by newer versions of software are readable by older versions.

Question 71

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

Question 72

Match each of the following software categories to its purpose:
I) vertical market software
II) application software
III) commercial software
IV) software suite
V) system software

A) bundled group of software programs
B) runs the computer
C) another term for proprietary software
D) designed for a specific industry
E) used to perform tasks

Question 73

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

Question 74

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

Question 75

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

Question 76

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