Computer Concepts (Chapter 6 - Application Software Desktop and Mobile Apps)

True or False? A slide can contain a link to another slide, document or web page

True

True or False? Mobile devices typically come pre-installed with "standard" apps like Web browsers, media players and mapping programs

True

True or False? Most presentation software lets you post and share presentations online

True

True or False? You can set the duration of an animation

True

True or False? Mobile apps are software programs that run on mobile devices like smartphones and tablets

True

True or False? You can post a Facebook status update from your smartphone

True

Web Apps

Type of software where some applications are free, some require a one-time registration fee and some require a periodic subscription charge

Software patch

Updated software code that fixes a known bug

Line Spacing

You adjust this to control the amount of white space in between rows of text

Absolute cell reference

A(n) _____________refers to the fixed cell location that never changes

True or False? The 6 X 6 rule means to keep all objects smaller than 6 inches tall by 6 inches wide

False

True or False? You cannot change the direction of a transition

False

True or False? A mobile app designed for an Apple iPhone will work on an Android device as well

False

True or False? Operating systems of mobile devices can support full scale software programs like Microsoft Word or Excel

False

Codec

A ______ is technology used to compress/decompress video files

Cell Address

A ____________ that describes the location of a cell based on its column and row location

OneDrive

A host site that provides Microsoft Office Web apps and cloud storage

Table

A collection of records

Service pack

A collection of software patches

Software Suite

A collection of software programs bundled together and sold as a single software package

Form

A data entry tool you use to input data into a database

Query

A data retrieval tool that finds specified data within a database

Google Earth

A mapping application that might require you to download additional software

Cells

A worksheet is made up of ___________ organized in a grid of rows and columns

Record

All of the fields for a single database entry

Local

Applications that are installed on your computer's hard drive

Portable

Applications that are stored on and run from removable storage devices like CDs, DVDs or flash drives

Mobile

Applications that run on smartphones and tablet computers

Web-based

Applications that you access over the Internet

Computer-aided

Architects, scientists, interior designers and engineers use __________ design software to create highly detailed and technically accurate drawings

Shareware

Consists of copyrighted software distributed on the honor system

Open source software

Copyrighted software, such as Linux, that is typically distributed free of charge and can be customized

Dictionary.com

Example of web app referred to as online reference software

Scanners

Flatbed, sheet-fed, pen and handheld are types of _________

Transitions

Graphics that help a viewer know when one scene ends and another begins are called ____________

Safe mode

Mode for rebooting your computer that runs only essential programs so you can isolate problems

Numbers

Rows are typically represented by ____________ and contain data for individual records

Text Effect

Shadowing and reflection are examples of this

Custom

Software designed to meet the unique needs of an organization or business

Freeware

Software distributed free of charge, via the Internet, where the developer retains the software rights

Anti-virus software

Software that protects your computer from malware

Public domain software

Software whose ownership rights are public property, and which is available to anyone at no cost

On Demand

Streaming media known as ________ is stored on the provider's server, which allows you to play the media multiple times

Lossless

TIFF, PNG and GIF files can be compressed using _________ compression, so the files contain all of their original data when uncompressed

Replicate

Term used for reproducing a problem while troubleshooting

Video compression

The Moving Pictures Experts Group (MPEG) is a popular ______ standard

Format

The _______ of a worksheet defines its appearance

Resolution

The clarity or sharpness of an image is called ________.

View

The display format that you choose when working with a database object on a screen

Alignment

The document formatting feature you use to make paragraphs line up with the left side of the page

Cell

The intersection of a row and a column

Font Type

This defines what text characters look like

Media player

To watch video on a computer, you need special hardware plus software known as _________

Productivity apps

Web apps that help you accomplish specific tasks such as creating a document or presentation

Font size

What you need to change to make words appear bigger on the page

Cloud, online

Words that refer to storage on the internet

Shutterstock

_________ and Fotolia are examples of Web sites where you can download graphics and photos for a fee