CIS1200 Unit 4

Google Docs is an example of

Software as a Service SaaS (Software as a Service) is a model for delivery of software whereby the vendor hosts the software online and you access and use the software over the Internet without having to install it on your computer's hard drive. The Google suite for education is an example.

The minimum recommended standards for the operating system, processor, primary memory (RAM), and storage capacity for certain software are called

system requirements. Before installing software on your computer, ensure that your system setup meets the system requirements. System requirements specify the minimum recommended standards for the operating system, processor, primary memory (RAM), and hard drive capacity.

The minimum set of recommended standards for a program is known as the

system requirements. Every software program has a set of system requirements that specify the minimum recommended standards for the operating system, processor, primary memory (random access memory or RAM), and storage. These requirements are printed on the software packaging or are available at the manufacturer's website. Before installing software on your computer, ensure that your system setup meets the minimum requirements as specified by the developer.

Which of the following software packages can be used to create mobile applications?

App Inventor MIT's App Inventor (which we use in the Make This exercises in this book) is an open source web application that makes it easy for anyone to create apps for Android devices. Featuring a drag-and-drop interface, the application enables users to quickly develop powerful apps without having to write code in Java.

Which of the following is a mobile app creation tool?

App Inventor MIT's App Inventor (which we use in the Make This exercises in this book) is an open source web application that makes it easy for beginners to create functional apps for Android devices. Featuring a drag-and-drop interface, the application enables users to quickly begin developing powerful apps without actually knowing how to write program code.

___________ software creates a virtual learning experience for students and houses course materials, tests, and discussion boards.

Course management Course management software is a web-based software system that you probably already use at your school. Blackboard, Moodle, and Canvas are popular examples.

When you buy software, you can use it only as specified in the

EULA A software license, also known as an End User License Agreement (EULA), is an agreement between you, the user, and the software company that owns the software.

Examples of database software programs include

Oracle, MySQL, and Microsoft Access. Database software such as Oracle, MySQL, and Microsoft Access are powerful applications that let you store and organize data. Spreadsheet applications are easy to use for simple tasks such as sorting, filtering, and organizing data. However, you need to use a more robust, fully featured database application to manage larger and more complicated data that is organized in more than one table; to group, sort, and retrieve data; and to generate reports.

Calendars, tasks, and e-mail can be found in which application?

Outlook Most people need some form of personal information manager (PIM) software to help manage e-mail, contacts, calendars, and tasks in one place. Microsoft Outlook is a widely used PIM program.

Which of the following is an example of financial management software?

Quicken Intuit's installed and web-based products, Quicken and Mint (mint.com), are the market leaders in financial management software. Both are great at tracking and analyzing your spending habits and at offering advice on how to better manage your finances. With either, you also can track your investment portfolio.

When a vendor hosts software on a website and you don't need to install the software on your device, this is known as:

Software as a Service. SaaS (Software as a Service) is a model for delivery of software whereby the vendor hosts the software online and you access and use the software over the Internet without having to install it on your computer's hard drive.

Which of the following is considered a benefit of using simulation programs?

They allow users to experience potentially dangerous situations without risk. They help to prevent costly errors. They allow users to experience or control the software as if it were an actual event. Simulation programs allow you to experience or control the software as if it were an actual event. Such simulation programs include commercial and military flight training, surgical instrument training, and machine operation training. One benefit of simulated training programs is that they safely allow you to experience potentially dangerous situations.

Which of the following is an uncompressed audio file format?

WAV WAV files are uncompressed audio files. Uncompressed files—the files found on audio CDs, for example—have not had any data removed, so the quality is a perfect representation of the audio as it was recorded. Unfortunately, the file size is much larger than that of compressed files.

Beta software is made available because

a company is making an early release to test bugs. Beta software comprises apps that are still under development but are released to the public to gather feedback on design features and errors.

A _______ is a program released early to the public for testing and evaluation.

beta Beta software is an application that is still under development but is released to the public to gather feedback on design features and errors.

Digital audio software can be used to

compose songs or soundtracks with virtual instruments. Many digital audio applications let you create and record your own audio files. Digital audio workstation software (DAW) lets you create individual tracks to build songs or soundtracks with virtual instruments, voice recorders, synthesizers, and special audio effects, and these will end up as uncompressed MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) files. Examples of DAWs include Apple GarageBand and Ableton Live.

Which of the following would NOT be of any help before installing beta software?

defragging the hard drive A restore point saves all the apps, updates, drivers, and information needed to restore your computer system to the exact way it's configured at that time. That way, if something does go awry, you can return your system to the way it was before you started. Backing up your system would also be of help if you needed to bring your system back to its state before the beta was installed. Virus protection should be current before you install any new software.

When installing software you will often see a question that asks

if you want a full (typical) or a custom installation. When installing software, you're often given the choice between a full (that is, typical) installation or a custom installation. If you just want the standard default installation choices, go with full. Select custom if you want to be precise about exactly what components of the system are actually installed. Before installing any software, it's important that you back up your system as well as create a restore point.

The software that allows you to edit digital images, digital videos, and digital audio is called

multimedia software. Multimedia software includes digital image- and video editing software, digital audio software, and other specialty software required to produce computer games, animations, and movies. Many mobile and desktop software programs allow you to create animations, videos, audio clips, and images.

Software that includes programs to help you at work, home, and school is called

productivity software. Productivity software lets you perform various tasks required at home, school, and business. The main types of productivity software include programs for word processing, spreadsheet analysis, presentation software, database management, notetaking, and personal information management. In addition, financial planning software and tax preparation software are available for personal use.

Software built by companies and sold to users is called

proprietary software. Software is created in two main ways software. Proprietary (or commercial) software is created by companies for profit and then sold to you. You're probably familiar with buying products like Microsoft Word or TurboTax. These are examples of proprietary software. Open source software is software that is available free of charge and with few licensing and copyright restrictions.

Image-editing software allows you to

remove red eye. Image-editing software includes features like red eye removal and adjustments for saturation, contrast, and hue. Specialized apps like Snapseed or Enlight let you do even more. You can merge images, add artistic effects like a pencil sketch look, or apply a filter to make the image look like a watercolor on canvas. Other features support tasks like layering and masking images (hiding parts of layers to create effects such as collages).

Software that helps run the computer's hardware devices and coordinates instructions between applications is called

system software. System software is software that helps run the computer and coordinate instructions between application software and the computer's hardware devices. System software includes the operating system (such as Windows and macOS) and utility programs (programs in the operating system that help manage system resources).

Which of the following describes copyleft?

terms enabling the redistribution of open source software This concept of redistributing modified open source software under the same terms as the original software is known as copyleft. All enhancements, additions, and other changes to copyleft software must also be distributed as free software.

Beta software is never

the final finished version of the software. Beta software are programs that are still under development but are released to the public to gather feedback on design features and errors.