Question 1

To cut involves removing a portion of a document and storing it in a temporary storage location, sometimes called a(n) ____________________.

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Question 2

Match between columns
                        Premises: A method of uploading and downloading files with other computers on the Internet
The delivery of education via some electronic method such as the Internet, networks, or CDs/DVDs
The delivery of education at one location while the learning takes place at other locations
Kind of software that provides the capabilities of paint software and the ability to modify existing graphics
Requires chat client software
Enables meeting between geographically separated people who use a network such as the Internet to transmit video/audio
Type of programs built into some e-mail programs and Web browsers
Used to create time-stamped articles in a diary or journal format
Online area where users have written discussions
Kind of software that determines where users are spending their money
Integrated in most mobile devices
When using this kind of product, students actively become involved in the learning process
Software often included with the purchase of a digital camera
Some of this kind of software is considered system software because it works with hardware and transmission media
Communication tool integrated into some operating systems
The electronic equivalent of a user manual
Kind of software that creates and analyzes the user's tax forms to search for potential errors and deduction opportunities
Keeps track of changes made to Web sites by checking RSS feeds
Available free at portals on the Web and included with paid Internet access service
Allows users to access and view Web pages on the Internet

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Question 3

Critical Thinking Questions Case 3-2 It looks like you are not done yet making recommendations to your friends about software. Karen is looking for note taking software for her new Tablet P c. Which of the following can she use?

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Corel Grafigo is a note-taking and sketching software suitable for tablet PCs, making it a good choice for Karen's needs.

Question 4

Application software often includes an image ____________________, which is a collection of clip art and photos.

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Question 5

A(n) ____________________ is a predefined formula that performs common calculations such as adding the values in a group of cells.

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Question 6

Audio editing software usually includes ____________________, which are designed to enhance audio quality.

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Question 7

____________________ typically consists of self-directed, self-paced instruction on a topic.

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Question 8

Discuss what it means to develop a word-processing document. Include explanations of editing and formatting in your answer.

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Question 9

Describe how spreadsheets like the one in the accompanying figure are organized.

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Question 10

Define the following five categories of software: packaged, custom, Web application, open source, and shareware.

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Question 11

When computer users ____________________ a document, they change its appearance.

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Question 12

Explain what personal finance software is, and how it differs from accounting software.

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Question 13

A(n) ____________________ chart, such as that in the accompanying figure, has a round shape cut into slices and shows the relationship of parts to a whole.

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Question 14

____________________ software enables real-time exchange of messages or files with another online user.

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Question 15

Critical Thinking Questions Case 3-1 Your friends know that you understand a lot about computers, both the technical details of how they operate as well as information about software. Lately, with all of the concerns about copyright infringement, friends have started to ask you about categories of application software and what each kind permits. Christine is looking for desktop publishing software that is available for no cost. She is not concerned if the application is a scaled-down version of the fully functional product. What category of software will you recommend as a good match for her?

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Shareware is a category of software that is often available for free or at a low cost, allowing users to try a scaled-down version before purchasing the full version. This matches Christine's requirement for desktop publishing software available at no cost.

Question 16

Users with an artistic ability can create their own graphics using paint/image editing software and then ____________________ (bring in) the graphics into a presentation software slide.

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Question 17

Critical Thinking Questions Case 3-1 Your friends know that you understand a lot about computers, both the technical details of how they operate as well as information about software. Lately, with all of the concerns about copyright infringement, friends have started to ask you about categories of application software and what each kind permits. DeRobb is looking for a spreadsheet program that is available at no cost, but that also puts no restrictions on his use of it. If he wants to share it with a friend, or make copies of it and distribute it, he wants to be able to do so. What kind of software do you recommend he should be looking at?

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Question 18

Discuss what note taking software is and how it is used.

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Question 19

In a database, each row, called a(n) ____________________, contains data about a given person, product, object, or event.

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Question 20

List five different Excel functions and their arguments/purpose.

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Quiz 3: Application Software