CH 4 CGS (quatrHO)

computer-aided design (CAD)

A 3-D modeling program used to create automated designs, technical drawings, and model visualizations.

template

A form included in many productivity applications that provides the basic structure for a particular kind of document, spreadsheet, or presentation.

subscription software

A model whereby the user pays a fee to use the software. The software is downloaded and installed locally but is routinely updated by connection to the manufacturer's server.

proprietary software

Custom software application that's owned and controlled by the company that created it.

tax prep software

Each program offers a complete set of tax forms and instructions as well as expert advice on how to complete each form.

Beta software is made available because (1 point) a company is making an early release to test bugs. wireless networking must be added. new programmers have been hired. the company needs more profits.

bugs

___________and ___________ ______________ often buy multiuser licenses that allow more than one person to use the software

businesses educational institutions

Digital audio software can be used to (1 point) compute complex formulae. perform mathematical simulations. create drafting blueprints. compose songs or soundtracks with virtual instruments.

compose songs

Most websites rely on ____________ to keep track of products, clients, invoices, and personnel information.

databases

Which of the following would NOT be of any help before installing beta software? creating a restore point backing up your system defragging the hard drive ensuring your virus protection software is updated

defragging

____________ __________ software, such as Adobe InDesign

desktop publishing

financial planning includes

electronic checkbook registers and automatic bill payment tools.

Software for mobile devices is sold ___________ through centralized stores for each operating system

electronically

A macro is a program released early to the public for testing and evaluation. (1 point) True False

f

app creation software includes tools like Adobe Photoshop.as (1 point) True False

f

Beta software is never system software. application software. open source software. the final finished version of the software.

finished

some software programs are not _________compatible, so these older versions are not able to recognize files created on newer versions of the same software

forward

Adobe Photoshop and Corel PaintShop Pro. are _________ ________ software

image editing

bloatware

installed by manufacturers this software can slow down your computer and degrade its performance.

However, if you're using software that was installed ___________ to your hard drive, you'll need to make the upgrade decision yourself

locally

Desktop tax preparation software is an example of ________ ___________ software

locally installed

By deleting only the _______ file, you're not ridding your system of all the pieces of the program

main

If your device crashes, you can log in to the ____________ and reinstall software you've previously purchased

marketplace

Projections indicate that by 2019, _______ _______ will top 1 trillion dollars a year.

mobile commerce

Calendars, tasks, and e-mail can be found in which application? (1 point) Access Outlook OneNote Excel

outlook

Software built by companies and sold to users is called proprietary software. beta software. freeware. open source software.

proprietary

Adobe Photoshop is an example of ____________ software

propriety

market leaders in financial planning software

quicken + mint

A _________ __________ contains all the information needed to reinstall your operating system if it should become corrupted

recovery drive

Image-editing software allows you to (1 point) remove red eye. create drafting blueprints. conduct product simulations. compute complex formulas.

remove red eye

The Adobe Creative Cloud applications and the Microsoft Office 365 are examples of ___________ software

subscription

Windows is an example of ________ software

system

The minimum set of recommended standards for a program is known as the operating system. system requirements. setup guide. installation specs.

system req

oftware that includes programs to help you at work, home, and school is called (1 point) Software as a Service (SaaS). open source software. productivity software. system software.

system software

Course management software creates a virtual learning experience for students and houses course materials, tests, and discussion boards. (1 point) True False

t

Google Docs is an example of Software as a Service.as (1 point) True False

t

When you buy software, you can use it only as specified in the EULA. (1 point) True False

t

backward compatable

the new versions can recognize (open) files created with older versions.

Apple iMovie and VivaVideo are ________ ___________ aoftware

video editing

When installing software you will often see a question that asks (1 point) if you have paid for the software. how long you plan on keeping the software. what kind of mobile device you own. if you want a full (typical) or a custom installation

want a full or custom

You also should consider -__________ __________ when debating upgrades

whether you use the software frequently enough to justify an upgrade and whether your current system can handle the new system requirements of the upgraded version.

software piracy

Violating a software license agreement by copying an application onto more computers than the license agreement permits.

If you have __________ software on your old computer, you may be able to transfer the unexpired portion of your software license to your new computer

antivirus

slack.com

a messaging app that lets you organize your conversations into different channels. You can also transfer files, and links to cloud services like Google Drive and Dropbox.

Intuit QuickBooks is an example of a/n _____________ application

accounting

digital video editing software

A program for editing digital video

program

A series of instructions to be followed by a computer to accomplish a task.

copyleft

A simplified licensing scheme that enables copyright holders to grant certain rights to a work while retaining other rights.

macro

A small program that groups a series of commands to run as a single command.

wizard

A step-by-step guide that walks a user through the necessary steps to complete a complicated task.

restore point

A type of backup that doesn't affect your personal data files but saves all the apps, updates, drivers, and information needed to restore your computer system to the exact way it's configured at that time.

beta version

A version of the software that's still under development

However, the most popular way to purchase software now is through

an online download

EULA (End User License Agreement)/ license

An agreement between the user and the software developer that must be accepted before installing the software on a computer.

presentation software

An application program for creating dynamic slide shows, such as Microsoft PowerPoint or Apple Keynote

spreadsheet software

An application program such as Microsoft Excel or Lotus 1-2-3 that enables a user to do calculations and numerical analyses easily

accounting software

An application program that helps business owners manage their finances more efficiently by providing tools for tracking accounting transactions such as sales, accounts receivable, inventory purchases, and accounts payable.

database software

An electronic filing system best used for larger and more complicated groups of data that require more than one table and the ability to group, sort, and retrieve data and generate reports.

freeware

Any copyrighted software that can be used for free.

problems with beta version

By their very nature, beta products are unlikely to be bug free, so you always run the risk of something going awry with your system by installing and using beta versions

How has software piracy happened?

Historically, the most common way software has been pirated has been by borrowing installation discs from others and installing the software on other computers

__________ ______________ is the most popular word processing program that you can buy and install on your computer

Microsoft Word

___________- is a popular note-taking and organizational tool you can use for research, brainstorming, and collaboration, as well as just organizing random bits of information.

OneNote

Which of the following describes copyleft? (1 point) terms restricting the use of leftover copies of software terms enabling the redistribution of open source software political philosophy of the corporation terms enabling the redistribution of proprietary software

Open software

open source software

Program code made publicly available for free; it can be copied, distributed, or changed without the stringent copyright protections of proprietary software products.

Image editing software

Programs for editing photographs and other images.

desktop publishing software

Programs for incorporating and arranging graphics and text to produce creative documents.

financial software

Programs for managing finances, such as Intuit's Quicken, which include electronic checkbook registers and automatic bill-payment tools.

personal information manager (PIM)

Programs such as Microsoft Outlook or Lotus Organizer that strive to replace the various management tools found on a traditional desk such as a calendar, address book, notepad, and to-do lists.

productivity software

Programs that enable a user to perform various tasks generally required in home, school, and business. Examples include word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, personal information management, and database programs.

multimedia software

Programs that include image-, video-, and audio-editing software, animation software, and other specialty software required to produce computer games, animations, and movies.

word processing software

Programs used to create and edit written documents such as papers, letters, and résumés.

web authoring software

Programs you can use to design interactive web pages without knowing any HyperText Markup Language (HTML) code.

Which of the following is an example of financial management software? (1 point) Lumosity Photos Quicken AudioAcrobat

Quicken

Because the program resides on a company's server and you run the program through your browser, you can run the program only when you're connected to the Internet.

SAAService

When a vendor hosts software on a website and you don't need to install the software on your device, this is known as: (1 point) freeware. Software as a Service. open source software. beta software.

SAAService

software as a service

Software that's delivered on demand over the Internet.

vertical market software

Software that's developed for and customized to a specific industry's needs (such as a wood inventory system for a sawmill) as opposed to software that's useful across a range of industries (such as word processing software).

The minimum recommended standards for the operating system, processor, primary memory (RAM), and storage capacity for certain software are called (1 point) system requirements. hardware. redistributing standards. ministan.

System requirements

What are you buying when you buy software?

The only thing they're actually purchasing is a license that gives them the right to use the software for their own purposes as the only user of that copy.

full installation

The process of installing all the files and programs from the distribution media to the computer's hard drive.

custom installation

The process of installing only those features of a software program that a user wants on the hard drive.

software

The set of computer programs or instructions that tells the computer what to do and that enables it to perform different tasks.

system requirements

The set of minimum storage, memory capacity, and processing standards recommended by the software manufacturer to ensure proper operation of a software application.

application software

The set of programs on a computer that helps a user carry out tasks such as word processing, sending e-mail, balancing a budget, creating presentations, editing photos, taking an online course, and playing games.

system software

The set of programs that enables a computer's hardware devices and application software to work together; it includes the operating system and utility programs.

upside of open software

a community of passionate users continues to make changes to the software based on user feedback.

Locally installed software

a community of passionate users continues to make changes to the software based on user feedback. you pay a one-time fee for either an electronic download or a disc of the software, which you then install on your device.