Chapter 3 Application Software

True

A database is a collection of related data.

True

A window is a rectangular area that can contain a document, a program, or a message.

database

A(n) _______ is a collection of related data—the electronic equivalent of a file cabinet.

app

A(n) _______ store is typically a website that provides access to specific mobile apps that can be downloaded either for a nominal fee or free of charge.

True

Application software includes general-purpose applications, specialized applications, and mobile apps.

Specialized

As opposed to general-purpose applications which are widely used in nearly every discipline, _______ applications are more narrowly focused.

server

Cloud suites are stored at a(n) _______ on the Internet, rather than on your microcomputer.

False

Cloud suites are stored on your hard drive and are available anywhere you can access the Internet.

Authoring

Creating a website is called web _______.

True

Desktop publishing programs focus on page design and layout and provide greater flexibility for this than word processors.

False

Each table in a database is made up of rows, called fields.

False

Functions, formulas, charts and what-if analysis are common features of database management systems.

False

Illustration programs are specialized graphics programs for editing bitmap or raster images.

False

Image editors are used to create and edit vector images.

tabs

In a Ribbon GUI, _______ are used to divide the ribbon into major activity areas.

True

In a Ribbon GUI, a gallery displays the alternative choices.

True

In a Ribbon GUI, tabs are used to divide the ribbon into major activity areas.

True

In a database, primary keys are often used to link tables.

pixels

In an image editor, photographs consist of thousands of dots or _______ that form images.

True

Many apps are written for a particular type of mobile device and will not run on other types.

True

Microsoft Access is an example of general-purpose application software.

False

Microsoft Office uses an interface with traditional menus and toolbars.

True

Microsoft Word can identify incomplete sentences, awkward wording, and incorrect punctuation.

False

Microsoft Word cannot be used to create personalized web pages.

productivity

Office suites are also known as _______ suites.

True

Presentation graphics software is an excellent tool to communicate a message and to persuade people.

True

QR codes are graphics that typically appear as black and white boxes that automatically link mobile devices to a variety of different content including games, text, videos, and websites.

False

System software can be described as end-user software and is used to accomplish a variety of tasks.

False

The last worksheet in a workbook is often a summary of the preceding worksheets.

True

Web authoring programs are used to create sophisticated commercial websites.

True

What-if analysis is a very powerful and simple tool to test the effects of different assumptions in a spreadsheet.

Presentation Graphics

_______ (2 words) are programs that combine a variety of visual objects to create attractive, visually interesting presentations.

Word Processors

_______ (2 words) are used to create text-based documents.

Desktop publishing

_______ (2 words) programs allow you to mix text and graphics to create publications of professional quality.

Mobile

_______ apps are add-on programs for a variety of mobile devices including smartphones and tablets.

Vector

_______ images are made up of geometric shapes or objects.

Table

_______ make up the basic structure of a relational database with columns containing field data and rows containing record information.

Spreadsheets

_______ organize, analyze, and graph numeric data such as budgets and financial reports.

Application

_______ software is end-user software designed to accomplish a variety of different tasks.