Computers Chapter 4
Computer aided design software
CAD --sophisticated type of application software that assists a professional user in creating, engineering, architectural, and scientific design.
Computer-based training
CBT --type of education in which students learn by using and completing exercises with instructional software.
Desktop Publishing Software
DTP --enables professional designers to create sophisticated documents that contain text, graphics, and many colors
Common pointer shapes
I-beam (I) a block arrow, and a pointing hand.
Portable Document Format
PDF--developed by Adobe, you need Acrobat Reader Software to print and view this type of document.
Personal information manager
PIM--application software that includes an appointment calendar, address book, notepad, and other features to help users organize personal infor.
Custom software
Performs functions specific to a business or industry. Can tailor make software to fit businesses' need
budgeting, forecasting, and decision making tool
Spreadsheet's software capability of recalculating data also makes it a valueable...
Application software uses:
To make business more efficient To assist with graphics and multimedia projects To support home, personal, and educational tasks To facilitate communications
Web-based training
WBT --type of CBT that uses Internet technology and consists of application software on the Web.
Application software for communication
Web browser, email, instant messaging, chat room, video picture, text messaging, RSS aggregator, blogging, newgroup, message boards, ftp, volP, video conference.
Web app
Web site that allows users to access and interact with software from any computer or device that is connected to the Internet. Ex: Google docs, Google Earth.
Three popular operating systems
Windows, Mac, and Linux
Web application
a Web site that allows users to access and interact with software from any computer or device that is connected to the Internet. Types: Email, word processing, and game programs
file
a named collection of stored data, instructions, or information.
font style
adds emphysis to a font. Ex. bold, italic, underline and color
word processing software
aka word processor allows users to create and manipulate documents containing mostly text and sometimes graphics.
Project management software
allows a user to plan, schedule, track, and analyze the events, resources, and costs of a project.
Video editing software
allows professional to modify a segment of a video, called a clip.
Multimedia authoring software
allows users to combine text, graphics, audio, video, and animation in an interactive application.
spreadsheet software
allows users to organize data into rows and columns to perform calculations on the data
command
an instruction that causes a program to perform a specific action.
desktop
an on-screen work area that has a graphical user interface
Note taking software
application of software that enables users to enter typed text, handwritten comments, drawings, or sketches anywhere on a page and then save the page as part of a notebook.
Presentation software
application software that allows users to create visual aids for presentations to communicate ideas to a group.
database software
application software that allows users to create, access, and manage a database.
business software
application software that assists people in becoming more effective and efficient while performing their daily business activities. Ex: Word processing, database, presentation, note taking, etc.
Home design/landscaping software
assists with design, remodeling, or home improvement.
Legal software
assits in the preparation of legal documents and provides legal info to individuals --buying selling property, estate planning, marriage and divorce, wills and living trusts.
Tax preparation software
available both as packaged sofware and web applications, can guide individuals through the process of filling out federal taxes.
Advantage of word processors
can change what they have writen has many features to make docs look professional
format
change a document's appearance
Clip art/image gallery
collection of clip art and photos
database
collection of data organized in a manner that allows access, retrieval, and use of that data.
clip art
collection of drawings, photos, and other imagesl
Business software suite
collection of individual programs available together as a unit.
Application software
consists of programs designed to make users more productive and/or assist them with personal tasks
menu
contains a list of commands from which you make selections
Freeware
copyrighted software provided at no cost to a user by an individual or a company that retains all rights to the software
Shareware
copyrighted software that is distributed at no cost for a trail period. Can send payments to program developer
Distance learning
delivery of education at one location while the learning takes place at other locations
Online help
electronic equivalent of a user manual.
Travel and mapping software
enables users to view maps, determine route directions, and locate points of interest. Available in packaged software and web applications
button
graphical element that you activate to cause a specific action to occur.
Public-domain software
has been donated for public use and has no copyrighted restrictions Anyone can copy or distribute public-domain software to others at no cost
accounting software
helps companies record and report their financial transactions
Personal DTP software
helps home and small business users create newletters, advertisements, post cards, banners, and web pages.
Web page authoring software
helps users of all skill levels create web pages that include graphical images, video, audio, animation, and special effects with interactive content.
title bar
horizontal space that contains the window's name.
Paint software
illustration software allows users to draw pictures, shapes with on-screen tools like pen, brush, eyedropper
Personal photo editing software
image editing software and as web application, allows you to edit photos--blemish, red eye, special effects
font size
indicates the size of characters in a particular font.
entertainment software
interactive games, videos, and other programs designed for a hobby, or provide amusement and enjoyment.
icon
is a small image displayed on the screen that represents a program, a document, or some other object.
Audio editing software
lets users modify audio clips, produce studio quality soundtracks, and add audio to video clips.
edit
make changes to the existing content of a document
Malware
malicious software the utility programs protect against
Packaged software
mass-produced, copyrighted retail software that meets the needs of a wide variety of users, not just a single user or company. Available in retain stores on the web.
How many viruses are on the internet?
more than one million
click
moving the pointer to the button and then pressing and releasing a button on the mouse.
font
name assigned to a specific set of characters
placing contents of the document on paper or some other medium
function
pre-defined 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.
document management software
provides a means for sharing, distributing, and searching through documents by converting them into a format that can be view by an user.
Personal paint/image editing software
provides an easy to use interface--draw pictures shapes and other images, modifying graphics. Have templates to assits you
Image editing software
provides capabilites of paint software, also includes the capability to enhance and modify existing pictures and images
Reference software
provides valuable and thorough info for all individuals Encyclopedias, dictionaries, etc.
window
rectangular area of the screen that displays data and information
worksheet
rows and columns
System software
serves as the interface between the user, the application software, and the computer's hardware. Computer must have this in order to run application software.
E-learning
short for electronic learning, the delivery of education via some electronic method such as the Internet, networks, or optical discs. May include email, blogs, wikis, newgroups, chat rooms and groupware.
personal finance software
simplified accounting program that helps home users and small office/home office uses balance their checkbooks, pay bills, track personal income and expenses.
pointer
small symbol displayed on the screen that moves as you interact with the mouse or other pointing device.
Open source software
software provided for use, modification, and redistribution. Software has no restrictions from copyright holder regarding modification of the software's internal and its redistribution. Downloaded on Internet with no cost.
Educational software
teaches a particular skill
Professional photo editing software
type of imaging editing software that allows photographers, videographers, engineers, scientists, and other high-volume digital photo users to edit and customize digital photos.
Utility programs
type of system software that ssists users with controlling or maintaining the operating of a computer, its devices, or its software. Detect viruses, and unauthorized intrusions
Photo management software
view, organize, sort, catalog, print and share photos.