Computer Literacy Chapter 4
Productivity software tips and tricks
- Microsoft website includes amny tops and trciks for its office applications -MakeTechEasier has tidbits for a variety of applications -GCFLearnFree offers free instructional tutorials -You can find videos on Youtube or TED
Microsoft Office Productivity Software Features
- a wizard walks you through the steps to complete a complicated task - a template is a predesignated form
image-editing software
Adobe Photoshop is a element of image-editing software geared to the casual photographer. Image editing software includes tools for basic modifications to digital photos such as removing read eye; modifying contrast, sharpness, and color casts; or removing scratches or rips from scanned images.
What image editing programs might a professional use?
Adobe Photoshop, corel paintshop pro, gimpshhop
Which software application would you use to calculate and manipulate numerical data?
Apache OpenOffice Calc, Apple IWork Numbers, Microsoft Office Excel
Which type of software is used to make 3D models?
CAD
Apps
Gamemaker is a free product that lets you build a game Alice is another free 3D animation and simple game maker MIT app inventor is an open source web application that makes it easy to create apps Corona SDK is a powerful free programming environment that has been used to develop games and business apps
Where would you look to see how much RAM is installed on your computer?
In the system section of the Control Panel
Note-Taking Software
Microsoft OneNote is a popular note-taking and organizational tool.
PowToon and HaikuDeck are alternatives to
Microsoft Powerpoint
word processing applications
Microsoft Word is the most common word processing application
Personal Information Manager Software
Most productivity suits contain some form of personal information manager (PIM) software to help you mange e-mail, contacts, calendars, and task in one place. Microsoft Outlook is the most widely used PIM program.
Do all software programs require installation on computing devices?
Not always. There are three categories of apps, both proprietary and open source. Local apps, Mobile apps, Web-Based apps.
Where would you look to see how much space is available on your C: drive?
Open file explorer and click this PC
What type of software is OpenOffice?
Open source software
Calendars, task, and e-mail will be found in which application?
Outlook
Prezi and PowToon
Prezi a web-based program that uses an innovative way to produce presentations. Instead of using slides, it uses a canvas in which you connect ideas. PowToon provides a library of cartoon like characters that are easily animated to give your presentations more of a storytelling aspect.
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
What is the best place to get software?
Software can be purchased in a variety of locations including retail stores or directly from software development companies. The most common method is via download from websites or app stores.
Vertical market software
Software designed for a specific industry. such as property management software for real estate professionals.
What is software?
Software refers to a set of instructions that tells the computer what to do. An instruction set, also called a program, provides a means for us to interact with and use the computer.
How to use spreadsheet software
The columns and rows form infivdual boxes called calls. Each cell can be identified according to its column and row position. You can enter: text, formulas, values and dates, functions, etc into a cell. You can also create column charts, pie charts, line charts, with or without 3D effects.
Which of the following is true about open source software?
The program can be changed and freely distributed
What types of software do large businesses use?
There is an application for almost every aspect of business. There are specialized programs for project management software, customer relationship management, enterprise resource planning, e-commerce, marketing and sales, finance, point of sale, security, networking, data management, and human resources.
Which of the following is considered a benefit of using simulation programs?
They allow users to experience potentially dangerous situations without risk, they help prevent costly errors, they allow users to train on software that is not installed on their systems.
Web-based apps
They are apps obtained through software as a service (SaaS), in which the vendor hosts the software online and you access and use the software over the internet without having to install it on your computer. Gmail is a example of this. Microsoft Office Online and Google Docs are examples of web-based productivity suits.
Mobile apps
They are installed on a computing device but generally a device that is mobile (tablet or smartphone) and connected constantly to the internet. Mobile apps often require internet connection to be fully functional even though they are installed on the device.
Local apps
They are installed on your computing device and generally do not need an internet connection to be fully functional. Microsoft Word that is installed on a desktop or laptop computer is an example of local apps.
Which of the following is an uncompressed audio file format? AAC, WAV, MP3, WMA
WAV
What application is best for formatting and editing text?
Word processor
Macro
a small program that groups a series of commands so that they will run as a single command. It is best used to automate a routine task or a complex series of commands that must be run frequently.
simulation programs
allow you to experience or control the software as if it were an actual event
Web authoring software
allows even the novice to design interesting and interactive web pages without knowing any HTML code. Web authoring applications often include wizards, templates, and reference materials to help novices complete most web authoring task.
software license
also known as an end user license agreement (EULA) is an agreement between you, the user, and the software company. You accept this before installing software
Beta version
an application that is still under development
Freeware
copyrighted software that you can use for free example: filehippo and majorgeeks
Which of the following is NOT necessary to do before installing beta software? create a restore point backing up your system defragging the hard drive ensuring your virus protection software is updated
defragging the hard drive
What kind of software should I use to create illustrations?
drawing software (or illustration software) lets you create or edit 2D line based drawings. Use Adobe illustrator
Presentation software
example: Microsoft powerpoint or keynote you can embed online videos, add effects, and even trim video clips. Tips for a great presentation: be careful with color use bullets for key points use images consider font size and style keep animations and/or background audio to a minimum
Database software
example: Oracle, MySQL and Microsoft Access are powerful applications that let you store and organize data. Businesses, such as Amazson or Itunes, use database software to keep track of products, clients, invoices, and personnel information.
A macro is a software tool that offers a step by step guide through complicated task
false
What software do I need to edit digital videos?
final cut pro, adobe premiere pro, windows movie moments or imovie
Open source software
free software that is available with few licensing and copyright restrictions. One advantage of open source software is that a community of users continues to make changes to the software, keeping it current. However, open source applications offer little or no formal support.
Accounting software
helps small business owners manage their finances more efficiently by providing tools for tracking accounts receivable and accounts payable. In addition, these applications offer inventory management, payroll, and billing tools. Example: Quickbooks, and Sage 50
Financial planning software
helps you manage your daily fiances. Financial planning programs include electronic checkbook registers and automatic bill payment tools.
software piracy
if you can make more copies of software than the license permits.
Multimedia software
includes digital image and video editing software, digital audio software, and other specialty software required to produce computer games, animations, and movies.
Software suite
it is cheaper to buy and is available for all types of software. It includes: microsoft office apache openoffice apple Iwork Microsoft Office Online and Google Docs are examples of web-based productivity suits.
Which of the following is not a website for managing your digital pictures? shutterfly snapfish picasa lumosity
lumosity
Educational software
lumosity - a site that has a specirfic "workout" program that you can play Brainage- software for the DS MyITLap
Business software
many business rely on the types of software discussed. However, specialized software is used in many businesses, both large and small.
full installation
often refereed to as the typical installation copies all the most commonly used files and programs from the distribution disc to your computer's hard drive
What type of software enables you to create dynamic slide shows?
presentation
computer-aided design (CAD)
programs such as Autodesk's AutoCAD to create automated designs, technical drawings, and 3D models by Engineers.
Productivity software
programs that let you perform various word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, database, and personal information manger programs.
Cloud computing
refers to storing data, files, and applications on the web and being able to access and manipulate these files and applications from any internet connected device. Being able to work from the cloud eliminates the need to have everything stored on your computer 's drives and lets you access pictures, music, files, and programs from any device as long as you have access to the internet. It also makes it easier to collaborate Two sides: - the front end is the side we see as users. It involves a web browser - the back end consist of various data centers and server farms that house the files and programs you access
MP3
short for MPEG-1 Audio layer 3, is a type of audio compression format and is the most common compressed digital format, but there are other compressed formats such as AAC and WMA.
Software that is available on demand via the internet is called
software as a service SaaS
System software
software that helps run the computer and coordinates instructions between application software and the computer's hardware devices. Example: Windows or OS X
Spreadsheet software
software that lets you make calculations and perform numerical analyses. example: microwsoft excel and apache openoffice benefit: it can automatically recalculate all formulas and functions in a spreadsheet when values for some of the inputs change.
Proprietary (or commercial) software
software you buy, such as the Microsoft Office applications
system requirements
specify the minimum recommended standards for the operating system, processor, primary memory, and hard drive capacity
Which type of program takes advantage of automatic recalculation and what if analysis?
spreadsheet
Tax preparation software
such as Intiut TurboTax and H&R Block Tax Software, lets you prepare your state and federal taxes on your own instead of hiring a professional.
course management software
such as blackboard or moodle and canvas. they provide special areas for students and instructors to exchange ideas and information through chat rooms
The minimum set of recommended standards for a program is known as the
system requirements
Which of the following describes copyleft?
terms enabling redistributing open source software
comypleft
the concept of redistributing modified open source software
Application software
the software you use to do task at home, and work. productivity software - word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, note-taking, personal finance, etc business software - accounting, desktop publishing, web authoring, project management, CRM, etc multimedia and educational software - digital image editing, video editing, drawing, app creation, etc
Audio-editing software
tools that make editing audio files as easy as editing text files.
Productivity software suites are available as web-based software
true
Removing red-eye, cropping, and altering pictures with pen and brush like tools are features of image editing software
true
When you buy software, you can only use it as specified in the EULA
true
Create audio files
use digital audio applications that let you create and record your own audio files, such as MAGIX, music makers, or apple garageband.
Desktop publishing (DTP) software
use if business requires the need for newletters, catalogs, annual reports, or other large, complicated publications. Allows professionals to design books and other publications that require complex layouts
mobile commerce
using applications on smartphones and tablets to buy and sell products
What software do I use to create a web page?
web authoring software
custom installation
you can decide which features you want installed on your hard drive
