Deck 3: Basic Application Software

Question 1

The content of a website is broken down into a series of related pieces of information which is represented in a:

A)graphical site map.
B)blog.
C)hyperlink.
D)microblog.

Answer 1

A

Question 2

This type of image is made up of geometric shapes or objects.

A)Raster
B)Bitmap
C)Vector
D)Pixel

Answer 2

C

Question 3

A library of electronic images is called a(n):

A)database.
B)vector library.
C)bitmap gallery.
D)image gallery.

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Which of the following programs would be used to create a web site?

A)Image editor
B)Illustration
C)Desktop publishing
D)Web authoring

Question 5

The electronic equivalent of a file cabinet is a:

A)database
B)word processor
C)spreadsheet
D)query

Question 6

This type of software works with end users, application software, and computer hardware to handle the majority of technical details.

A)Communications
B)Application
C)Utility
D)System

Question 7

Which would be the most appropriate type of application to create, analyze and forecast budgets?

A)DBMS
B)Word processor
C)Spreadsheet
D)Presentation graphics

Question 8

These organize commonly used commands into a set of tabs.

A)Buttons
B)Galleries
C)Ribbons
D)Contextual tabs

Question 9

This type of software can be described as end user software and is used to accomplish a variety of tasks.

A)Communications
B)Application
C)Utility
D)System

Question 10

These are specialized graphics programs for editing or modifying digital photographs.

A)Image editors
B)Desktop publishing
C)Presentation graphics
D)Illustration

Question 11

This GUI includes tabs, groups and galleries.

A)Character-based
B)Ribbon
C)Contextual
D)Dialog

Question 12

General-purpose applications include all of the following except:

A)web authoring.
B)word processors.
C)spreadsheets.
D)database management systems.

Question 13

These programs are used to create and edit vector images.

A)Illustration programs
B)Photo editors
C)Presentation graphics
D)Image galleries

Question 14

Most applications use a(n) _____ that displays graphical elements called icons to represent familiar objects.

A)integrated package
B)dialog box
C)graphical user interface
D)menu button

Question 15

Programs that combine a variety of visual objects to create attractive, visually interesting presentations are called:

A)graphs
B)presentation graphics
C)diagrams
D)charts

Question 16

Moving text, graphics or interactive features on a web page are called:

A)WYSIWYGs
B)flash
C)animations
D)HTML

Question 17

Image editors edit images consisting of thousands of pixels that form this type of image.

A)Vector
B)Bitmap
C)Object
D)Electronic

Question 18

_____ provide additional information and request user input.

A)Dialog boxes
B)Windows
C)Toolbars
D)Ribbons

Question 19

Programs that allow you to mix text and graphics and focus on flexible page design and layout.

A)Databases
B)Desktop publishing
C)Word processors
D)Image galleries

Question 20

To create documents that consist primarily of text, you need this software.

A)Presentation graphics
B)Word processor
C)Spreadsheet
D)Database management

Question 21

Microsoft Access is an example of general-purpose application software.

Question 22

In a Ribbon GUI, a gallery displays the effect of alternative choices.

Question 23

These are graphics that typically appear as black and white boxes that automatically link mobile devices to a variety of different content including games, text, videos, and websites.

A)QR code reader
B)QR codes
C)Bar codes
D)ISBN numbers

Question 24

These apps allow mobile devices to use their digital cameras to scan special codes.

A)QR code reader
B)Code scanner
C)Optical reader
D)QR scanner

Question 25

This is a website that provides access to specific mobile apps that can be downloaded either for a nominal fee or free of charge.

A)QR store
B)Cloud
C)App store
D)Mobile store

Question 26

Microsoft Word can identify incomplete sentences, awkward wording and incorrect punctuations.

Question 27

In a Ribbon GUI, tabs are used to divide the ribbon into major activity areas.

Question 28

Functions allow you to format the contents of rows and columns with fonts and attributes.

Question 29

Microsoft Word cannot be used to create personalized Web pages.

Question 30

A database is a collection of related data.

Question 31

System software can be described as end-user software and is used to accomplish a variety of tasks.

Question 32

Each table in a database is made up of rows, called fields.

Question 33

What-if analysis is a very powerful and simple tool to test the effects of different changes in a spreadsheet.

Question 34

A window is a rectangular area that can contain a document, a program, or a message.

Question 35

Application software includes general-purpose applications, specialized applications, and mobile apps.

Question 36

These are add-on features for a variety of mobile devices including smartphones and tablets.

A)Clouds
B)Utilities
C)QR codes
D)Mobile apps

Question 37

In a database, primary keys are used to link tables.

Question 38

Microsoft Office uses an interface with traditional menus and toolbars.

Question 39

Functions, formulas, charts and what-if analysis are common features of database management systems.

Question 40

Which of the following is not a popular cloud suite or online office suite?

A)Google Docs
B)Zoho
C)Microsoft Office Web Apps
D)Lotus Symphony

Question 41

In a Ribbon GUI, _____ are used to divide the ribbon into major activity areas.

Question 42

_____ make up the basic structure of a relational database with columns containing field data and rows containing record information.

Question 43

_____ programs allow you to mix text and graphics to create publications of professional quality.

Question 44

Desktop publishing programs focus on page design and layout and provide greater flexibility for this than word processors.

Question 45

_____ are programs that combine a variety of visual objects to create attractive, visually interesting presentations.

Question 46

_____ images are made up of geometric shapes or objects.

Question 47

As opposed to general-purpose applications which are widely used in nearly every discipline, _____ applications are more narrowly focused.

Question 48

_____ organize, analyze, and graph numeric data such as budgets and financial reports.

Question 49

Image editors are used to create and edit vector images.

Question 50

A _____ is a collection of related data, the electronic equivalent of a file cabinet.

Question 51

Cloud suites are stored on your hard drive and are available anywhere you can access the Internet.

Question 52

Many apps are written for a particular type of mobile device and will not run on other types.

Question 53

QR codes are graphics that typically appear as black and white boxes that automatically link mobile devices to a variety of different content including games, text, videos, and websites.

Question 54

_____ software is end-user software designed to accomplish a variety of different tasks.

Question 55

In an image editor photographs consist of thousands of dots or _____ that form images.

Question 56

Illustration programs are specialized graphics programs for editing bitmap or raster images.

Question 57

Creating a website is called web _____.

Question 58

Web authoring programs are used to create sophisticated commercial websites.

Question 59

Presentation graphics software is an excellent tool to communicate a message and to persuade people.

Question 60

_____ are used to create text-based documents.

Question 61

An _____ store is typically a website that provides access to specific mobile apps that can be downloaded either for a nominal fee or free of charge.

Question 62

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of cloud or online office suites.

Question 63

What is the difference between system software and application software?

Question 64

Cloud suites are stored on a _____ on the Internet, rather than on your microcomputer.

Question 65

Describe a graphical user interface and the Ribbon GUI.

Question 66

Describe graphics programs, including desktop publishing programs, image editors, illustration programs, and image galleries.

Question 67

List the four types of general-purpose applications, what each application is used for, and an example of each.

Question 68

_____ apps are add-on features for a variety of mobile devices including smartphones and tablets.

Question 69

Describe mobile apps and QR code readers.

Question 70

Office suites are also known as _____ suites.