Computer Software and Buying a Computer
Slide show
A collection of pages arranged in sequence that contain text and images.
Field
A column in a table. Examples: name, address, account number, email address, phone number.
License
A legal contract between the software manufacturer and the user of an application is called an End-User ________ Agreement.
Software license
A legal document that governs the use or redistribution of software.
Record
A row in a table. Contains information about an individual, transaction, or account.
Table
A section of a relational database.
Query
A set of criteria used to extract data from a database.
Slide
A single page in a presentation program.
Productivity software
A specific type of application designed to allow users to work more efficiently. Example: Microsoft Office
Network license
Allows anyone on a network the right to use the software.
Linux
An operating system that is an open source and not owned by a sole company.
Database
An organized collection of data.
Speaker notes
Can be added to a presentation to assist with what you are going to say while you are presenting.
CPU
Central Processing Unit is often called the "processor"
Database management software
Combines structuring data with tools to manage the data. Microsoft Access and Oracle make some of the most used database programs. OpenOffice offers a free database program called Base.
Report
Data that are structured for printing and interpretation. Example: cell phone bill
Platform
Every computer must have operating (OS) software. This operating system is often referred to as the _______ of the computer.
Presentation programs
Helps to create visual aids that can be projected on a screen or displayed on a digital display.
Linux OS
Most common on servers, mainframes, and supercomputers. Underlying OS for most video game consoles and embedded computers as well as the underlying software for the Android OS.
Utility software
Provides maintenance support for a digital device and enables users to analyze and optimize devices. Examples: Anti-virus software, file management software, and printer driver
Installing
Putting software on a digital device, or adding hardware components and drivers to a digital device.
RAM
Random Access Memory; the computer's short-term memory.
Uninstalling
Removing unwanted software from a digital device, such as a tablet or laptop computer.
Single-User license
Restricts the use of the software to one user at a time.
App
Short for computer application; basically the same thing as a computer program.
Site license
Similar to network licenses but the software is installed on the device of qualified users in an organization.
OS
Software that manages a computer's hardware, supports the computer's basic functions, and runs its other programs.
Slide Master
Stores information about the theme and slide layouts of a presentation.
macOS
The computer platform known for its graphics capability and stylish design.
Operating systems
The most important software on your computer and provides interface. Examples: Windows OS and IOS
Resolution
The quality of a display screen, as defined by its number of pixels.
Control Panel
The system management tool in the Windows operating system. Allows you to change computer settings, manage tasks, install and uninstall programs, and many other options.
Form
Tools that allow users to enter information into a database.
Primary key
Uniquely identifies each record in a database. Example: student ID number
Word processing programs
Used to create and assortment of documents, desktop publishing, basic Web pages that are saved using Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)
Spreadsheet
Used to format and display numbers and text in cells, _______ programs are used to perform calculations and structure data and are widely used in by organizations.
Two major components of system software:
operating system software and utility software
System software
provides the structure and control necessary to run the computer and its peripheral devices.
