Ch. 4 Programs and Apps: Using Software at Work, School, and Home
clip art/image gallery
A collection of clip art and photos.
clip art
A collection of drawings, photos, and other images.
software suite
A collection of individual applications available together as a unit.
security suite
A collection of individual security tools available together as a unit. These programs often are called Internet security programs.
trojan horse
A destructive program disguised as a real program, such as a screen saver.
anti-spam program
A filtering program that attempts to remove spam before it reaches your inbox or forum.
virus signature
A known specific pattern or virus code.
virus
A potentially damaging computer program that affects, or infects, a computer negatively by altering the way the computer works without the user's knowledge or permission.
function
A predefined formula that performs common calculations such as adding the values in a group of cells or generating a value such as the time or date.
spyware
A program placed on a computer or mobile device without the user's knowledge that secretly collects information about the user and then communicates the information it collects to some outside sources while the user is online.
backup tool
A program that allows users to copy, or back up, selected files or the contents of an entire storage medium to another storage location, such as another hard disk, optical disc, USB flash drive, or cloud storage.
adware remover
A program that detects and deletes adware.
spyware remover
A program that detects and deletes spyware and similar programs.
adware
A program that displays an online advertisement in a banner or pop-up window on webpages, email, or other Internet services.
PC maintenance tool
A program that identifies and fixes operating system problems, detects and repairs disk problems, and includes the capability of improving a computer' s performance.
web filtering software
A program that restricts access to certain material on the web.
search tool
A program, usually included with an operating system, that attempts to locate a file on your computer or mobile device based on criteria you specify.
personal firewall
A security tool that detects and protects a personal computer and its data from unauthorized intrusions.
quarantine
A separate area of the hard disk that holds infected files until the infection can be removed.
software
A series of related instructions, organized for a common purpose, that tells the computer what tasks to perform and how to perform them.
program
A series or related instructions, organized for a common purpose, that tells the computer what tasks to perform and how to perform them.
personal finance software
A simplified accounting application that helps home users and small office-home office users balance their checkbooks, pay bills, track personal income and expenses, verify account balances, transfer funds, track investments, and evaluate financial plans.
cookie
A small text file that a web server stores on your computer.
folder
A specific named location on a storage medium that contains related documents.
product activation
A technique that some software manufacturers use to ensure that you do not install software on more computers than legally licensed,
clipboard
A temporary storage location.
image viewer
A tool that allows users to display, copy, and print the contents of a graphics file, such as a photo.
screen saver
A tool that causes a display device's screen to show a moving image or blank screen if no keyboard or mouse activity occurs for a specified time.
file manager
A tool that performs functions related to file management.
uninstaller
A tool that removes a program, as well as any associated entries in the system files.
disk defragmenter
A tool that reorganizes the files and unused space on a computer's hard disk so that the operating system accesses data more quickly and programs run faster.
computer-aided design
A type of application that assists professionals and designers in creating engineering, architectural, and scientific designs and models.
web-based training (WBT)
A type of computer-based training that uses Internet technology to deliver the training.
computer-based training (CBT)
A type of education in which students learn by using and completing exercises with instructional softwae.
photo editing software
A type of image editing software that allows users to edit and customize digital photos.
project management software
An application that allows a user to plan, schedule, track, and analyze the events, resources, and costs of a project.
video editing software
An application that allows professionals to modify a segment of a video, called a clip.
word processing software
An application that allows users to create and manipulate documents containing mostly text and sometimes graphics, Sometimes called a word processor.
presentation software
An application that allows users to create visual aids for presentations to communicate ideas, messages, and other information to a group.
illustration software
An application that allows users to draw pictures, shapes, and other graphics with various on-screen tools such as a pen, brush, eyedropper, and paint bucket.
paint software
An application that allows users to draw pictures, shapes, and other graphics with various on-screen tools such as a pen, brush, eyedropper, and paint bucket.
spreadsheet software
An application that allows users to organize data in rows and columns and perform calculations on the data.
legal software
An application that assists in the preparation of legal documents and provides legal information to individuals, families, and small businesses.
tax preparation software
An application that can guide individuals, families, or small businesses through the process of filing federal taxes.
desktop publishing software (DTP)
An application that enables designers to create sophisticated publications that contain text, graphics, and many colors.
note taking software
An application that enables users to enter typed text, hand-written comments, drawings, sketches, photos, and links anywhere on a page and then save the page as part of a notebook.
audio editing software
An application that enables users to modify audio clips, produce studio-quality soundtracks, and add audio to video clips.
accounting software
An application that helps businesses of all sizes record and report their financial transactions.
calendar and contact management software
An application that helps you organize your calendar, keep track of contacts, and share this information with other devices or users.
image editing software
An application that provides the capabilities of paint software and also includes the capability to enhance and modify existing photos and images.
trial version
An application you can use at no charge for a limited time, to see if it meets your needs.
PDF (Portable Document Format)
An electronic image format by Adobe Systems that mirrors the appearance of an original document.
spam
An unsolicitated email message or posting sent to many recipients or forums at once.
QR code reader
App that scans a QR code and then displays the corresponding webpage in a browser.
freeware
Copyrighted software provided at no cost by an individual or a company that retains all rights to the software.
shareware
Copyrighted software that is distributed at no cost for a trial period.
index
Feature of a search tool that stores a variety of information about a file, including its name, date created, date modified, author name, and so on.
automatic update
Feature that regularly provides new features or corrections to the program.
hard copy
Information that exists on a physical medium, such as paper.
toll fraud malware
Malicious mobile app that uses a variety of fraudulent schemes to charge unsuspecting users for premium messaging services.
rootkit
Malware that can easily hide and allow someone to take full control of a computer from a remote location, often for nefarious purposes.
retail software
Mass-produced, copyrighted software that meets the needs of a wide variety of users, not just a single user or company.
zipped files
Name sometimes used to refer to compressed files.
software registration
Optional process that usually involves submitting your name and other personal information to the software manufacturer or developer in order to receive product support.
slide show
Presentations that are viewed as slides, usually on a large monitor or projection screen.
format
Process in project development during which you change a project's appearance.
create
Process in project development during which you enter text or numbers, insert images, and peform other tasks using a variety of input methods, such as a keyboard, a mouse, touch, or voice.
edit
Process in project development during which you make changes to a project's existing content.
save
Process of the computer transferring a project from memory to a local storage medium or cloud storage.
restore tool
Program that reverses the backup process and returns backed up files to their original form.
tools
Programs that enable you to perform maintenance-type tasks usually related to managing devices, media, and programs used by computers and mobile devices.
utilities
Programs that enable you to perform maintenance-type tasks usually related to managing devices, media, and programs used by computers and mobile devices.
defragmenting
Reorganizing the contents of a hard disk so that the files are stored in contiguous sectors.
worksheet
Rows and columns used to organize data in a spreadsheet.
blog software
Software needed to create/maintain a blog.
open source software
Software provided for use, modification, and redistribution and has no restrictions from the copyright holder regarding modification of the software's internal instructions and its redistribution.
multimedia authoring software
Software that allows users to combine text, graphics, audio, video, and animation in an interactive application.
photo management software
Software that allows you to view, organize, sort, catalog, print, and share digital photos.
productivity applications
Software that can assist you in becoming more effective and efficient while performing daily activities at work, school, and home.
public-domain software
Software that has been donated for public use and has no copyright restrictions.
website authoring software
Software that helps users of all skill levels create webpages that include graphics, video, audio, animation, and special effects with interactive content.
custom software
Software that performs functions specific to a business or industry.
disc burning software
Software that writes text, graphics, audio, and video files on a recordable or rewritable disc.
hacker
Someone who accesses a computer or network illegally.
QR code (Quick Response code)
Square-shaped coded graphic that corresponds to a web address or other information.
document management system (DMS)
System that allows for storage and management of a company's documents, such as word processing documents, presentations, and spreadsheets.
brightness
Term used to describe how light or dark a photo appears.
sharpness
Term used to refer to the crispness of objects in photos.
system software
Term used to refer to the operating system and other tools that consist of the programs that control or maintain the operations of the computer and its devices.
red-eye
The appearance of red eyes caused by a camera's flash.
payload
The destructive event or prank a virus was created to deliver.
contrast
The difference in appearance between light and dark areas of a photo.
e-filing
The process of filing your tax forms electronically.
license agreement
The right to use a program or app, which provides specific conditions for use of the software and that a user typically must accept before using the software.
resize
To change the physical dimensions of a photo.
compress
To decrease a file or photo's file size.
crop
To remove unwanted areas of a photo.
uncompress
To unzip or expand a zipped (compressed) file, which restores it to its original form.
disk cleanup
Tool that searches for and removes unnecessary files.
file compression tool
Tool that shrinks the size of a file.
