Chapter 9 - Application Basics

site license

A license that allows a group to install software on a specific number of computers for internal use only.

volume license

A license that allows a group to install software on a specific number of computers for internal use only.

single-seat license

A license to install and use software on only one computer.

single-user license

A license to use one copy of a commercial software program.

public domain software

A program distributed for free without a copyright.

application software

A program or group of programs designed to perform specific tasks, such as create documents, store information, or edit videos.

personal information manager program (PIM)

A program responsible for storing phone numbers and addresses and creating schedules.

productivity suite

A program that combines several programs and all of their features.

integrated software

A program that combines the basic features of several applications into one package.

ribbon

A toolbar area in Microsoft Office applications.

command

An instruction that tells a software program what action to perform.

freeware

Software that is given away free of charge, but whose author still retains all rights.

apps

Third-party software programs developed specifically for smart phones, tablet computers, and some PCs

shareware

A copyrighted software that can be sampled before it is purchased.

tab

Contains important tasks you do within an application.

commercial software

Copyrighted software that must be purchased before it can be used.

groups

Part of a Microsoft Ribbon tab that displays related tasks.

open source software

Software for which the source code is made available to the public.

menu bar

The bar generally located below an application's title bar where a set of commands is listed.

software license

The document that contains permission for a buyer to install and use a program.

system requirement

The minimum equipment a computer needs to run an application.

title bar

The top row of an application window where the program name and often the name of the document is shown.

maximize

To make an application window as large as possible.

minimize

To make an application window as small as possible.

scroll

To move from one part of a document to another on the screen.

launch

To start an application program.

stand-alone program

application software that specializes in one task