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

Question 1

________ 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) Proprietary as a Service
C) Software as a Service
D) Webware as a Service

Answer 1

C

Question 2

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

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

Answer 2

B

Question 3

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

Answer 3

C

Question 4

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 5

QuickBooks is an example of ________ software.

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

Question 6

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

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

Question 7

QuarkXPress is an example of ________ software.

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

Question 8

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

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

Question 9

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

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

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

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 12

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

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

Question 13

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

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

Question 14

Dreamweaver is an example of ________ software.

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

Question 15

________ 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 16

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

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

Question 17

________ software is used to perform calculations and numerical analyses.

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

Question 18

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 19

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

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

Question 20

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

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

Question 21

Microsoft Excel is a ________ software program.

Question 22

Blackboard is an example of ________ software.

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

Question 23

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

Question 24

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

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

Question 25

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

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

Question 26

Writer is the ________ program in Apache's OpenOffice suite is called.

Question 27

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

Question 28

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

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

Question 29

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

Question 30

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 31

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

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

Question 32

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

Question 33

iWork is the ________ suite made especially for Apple computers.

Question 34

Another name for commercial software is ________ software.

Question 35

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 36

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 37

Multimedia software includes all of the following EXCEPT________.

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

Question 38

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

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

Question 39

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

Question 40

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

Question 41

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

Question 42

EULA stands for ________.

Question 43

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

Question 44

________ computing refers to storing data, files, and applications on the web and accessing and manipulating these files and applications from any device connected to the Internet.

Question 45

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

Question 46

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 47

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

Question 48

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

Question 49

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

Question 50

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

Question 51

Web-based word processing applications are as fully featured as installed versions.

Question 52

Drawing software is also known as ________ software.

Question 53

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

Question 54

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

Question 55

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

Question 56

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

Question 57

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

Question 58

You would use ________ software to create a slide show.

Question 59

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

Question 60

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

Question 61

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

Question 62

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

Question 63

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

Question 64

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

Question 65

OpenOffice is an example of open source software.

Question 66

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

Question 67

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

Question 68

Blackboard is an example of gaming software.

Question 69

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

Question 70

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