Chapter 3 Application Software
True
A database is a collection of related data.
True
A window is a rectangular area that can contain a document, a program, or a message.
database
A(n) _______ is a collection of related data—the electronic equivalent of a file cabinet.
app
A(n) _______ 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.
True
Application software includes general-purpose applications, specialized applications, and mobile apps.
Specialized
As opposed to general-purpose applications which are widely used in nearly every discipline, _______ applications are more narrowly focused.
server
Cloud suites are stored at a(n) _______ on the Internet, rather than on your microcomputer.
False
Cloud suites are stored on your hard drive and are available anywhere you can access the Internet.
Authoring
Creating a website is called web _______.
True
Desktop publishing programs focus on page design and layout and provide greater flexibility for this than word processors.
False
Each table in a database is made up of rows, called fields.
False
Functions, formulas, charts and what-if analysis are common features of database management systems.
False
Illustration programs are specialized graphics programs for editing bitmap or raster images.
False
Image editors are used to create and edit vector images.
tabs
In a Ribbon GUI, _______ are used to divide the ribbon into major activity areas.
True
In a Ribbon GUI, a gallery displays the alternative choices.
True
In a Ribbon GUI, tabs are used to divide the ribbon into major activity areas.
True
In a database, primary keys are often used to link tables.
pixels
In an image editor, photographs consist of thousands of dots or _______ that form images.
True
Many apps are written for a particular type of mobile device and will not run on other types.
True
Microsoft Access is an example of general-purpose application software.
False
Microsoft Office uses an interface with traditional menus and toolbars.
True
Microsoft Word can identify incomplete sentences, awkward wording, and incorrect punctuation.
False
Microsoft Word cannot be used to create personalized web pages.
productivity
Office suites are also known as _______ suites.
True
Presentation graphics software is an excellent tool to communicate a message and to persuade people.
True
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.
False
System software can be described as end-user software and is used to accomplish a variety of tasks.
False
The last worksheet in a workbook is often a summary of the preceding worksheets.
True
Web authoring programs are used to create sophisticated commercial websites.
True
What-if analysis is a very powerful and simple tool to test the effects of different assumptions in a spreadsheet.
Presentation Graphics
_______ (2 words) are programs that combine a variety of visual objects to create attractive, visually interesting presentations.
Word Processors
_______ (2 words) are used to create text-based documents.
Desktop publishing
_______ (2 words) programs allow you to mix text and graphics to create publications of professional quality.
Mobile
_______ apps are add-on programs for a variety of mobile devices including smartphones and tablets.
Vector
_______ images are made up of geometric shapes or objects.
Table
_______ make up the basic structure of a relational database with columns containing field data and rows containing record information.
Spreadsheets
_______ organize, analyze, and graph numeric data such as budgets and financial reports.
Application
_______ software is end-user software designed to accomplish a variety of different tasks.