Applications Flashcards

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What is software?

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collection of instructions that can be run on a computer

instructions tell computer what to do

not a physical thing so you cant touch it

just a bunch of codes

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2
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2 types of software

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application software, system software

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what is application software?

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.set of programs that allow computer to perform specific data-processing job for the user

programs designed to make users more productive

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what is business software?

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Business software is a type of application software that assists people in becoming more effective and efficient
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what are business softwares used for

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.-Presentation Graphics
-Note Taking
-PDA Business software
-Software Suite
-Project Management

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what are some popular business software

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word processing, spreadsheet, database

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what is word processing software

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Allows users to create and manipulate text and graphics

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examples of word processing software

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MS Word, Corel, Lotus Word, and Pro. OpenOffice Writer

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what are some of the word processing features

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-Mail Merge
-Tables
-Voice Recognition
-Columns
-Macros
-Templates

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what is spreadsheet software?

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-Organises data
-Performs calculations and recalculates when data changes

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examples of spreadsheet software

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MS EXCEL, Lotus 1-2-3, Corel Quattro Pro

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how is spreadsheet organised

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-Columns identified by letters
-Rows are identified by numbers
-A cell is the intersection of column and row

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what is a function?

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a predefined formula that performs calculations

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examples of functions in a spreadsheet

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=B4+B5+B6+B7+B8

=SUM(C4:C8)

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what is charting?

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Allows to display spreadsheet data in graphical form

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what is database software?

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Allows you to create and manage data
Allows you to add, amend, delete, sort and retrieve data

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examples of database software

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MS ACCESS, LOTUS, MS FOXPro, Corel Paradox

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what are the parts of a database?

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-A table that contains records
-A record is a row in a table that can contain information about a given person, product or event
-A field is a column in a table that contains a specific piece of information within a record

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how do we extract information from a database?

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-run queries to retrieve data
-can be sent as a report to the printer

20
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what is note taking software?

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-Enables users to enter typed text, handwritten comments, drawings, or sketches anywhere on the page
-Notes are organised like a notebook

21
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note taking software examples

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Aglix, go binder, goodnotes

22
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what is presentation graphics software?

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-It is used to create visual aids for presentations
-A presentation is sometimes called a slide show

23
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examples of presentation graphics software

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MS PowerPoint, Lotus Freelance Graphics, SPC Harvard Graphics, Scala

24
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what is project management software?

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It allows you to plan, schedule, track, and analyse the events, resources, and costs of a projects

25
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examples of project management software?

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MS Project, Project Kickstart

26
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what are some popular graphics and multimedia software products ?

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Web Page Authoring
Multimedia Authoring
Video and Audio editing
Desktop Publishing
Print/Image Editing
Geographical Information System (GIS)
Computer Aided Design (CAD)
Computer Aided Engineering Programs (CAE)
Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM)

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what are web page authoring softwares?

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helps create web pages that include graphical images, videos, audio, animation and special effects with interactive content

many programs allow users to organise, manage and maintain web sites

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examples of web page authoring softwares

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dreamweaver, Microsoft front page

29
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what are multimedia authoring software

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-allows users to combine text, graphics, audio, video, and animation in an interactive application.

-With this software, users control the placement of text and images and the duration of sounds, video, and animation.

-Once created, multimedia presentations often take the form of interactive computer-based presentations or Web-based presentations designed to facilitate learning, demonstrate product functionality, and elicit direct-user participation.

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what are video and audio editing software

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allows professionals to modify a segment of a video clip (video editing)

allows users to modify audio clips, produce studio quality soundtracks and add audio to video clips (audio editing)

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what does desktop publishing software enable?

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enables professional designers to create sophisticated documents that contain text, graphics, and many colours.

32
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what is desktop publishing software ideal for?

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Professional DTP software is ideal for the production of high-quality colour documents such as textbooks, corporate newsletters, marketing literature, product catalogues, and annual reports

33
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what are paint/image editing softwares used for?

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Graphic artists, multimedia professionals, technical illustrators, and desktop publishers use paint software and image editing software to create and modify graphical images

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what is professional photo editing software ?

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Professional photo editing software is a type of image editing software that allows photographers, video graphers, engineers, scientists, and other high-volume digital photo users to edit and customize digital photos

35
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what does GIS mean

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geographical information system

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what is GIS

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Location-Allocation
Finding a subset of locations from a set of potential or candidate locations that best serve some existing demand so as minimize some cost
Locate sites to best serve

allocated demand
Application areas are warehouse location, fast food locations, fire stations, schools
Transportation
Planning & locating new roadway corridors

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what are computer aided design softwares (cad) used for?

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-Computer-aided design (CAD) is the use of computers (or workstations) to aid in the creation, modification, analysis, or optimization of a design.
-CAD software is used to increase the productivity of the designer, improve the quality of design, improve communications through documentation, and to create a database for manufacturing.

38
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how does Cad help mechanical engineers

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can create designs for machines in the computer

useful if changes need to be made, plans can be sent electronically to clients/supervisors/investors for approval

39
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why is cad valuable for engineers

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for prototypes and put them through virtual stresses to see how they perform in those conditions

in some industries its easier and cheaper to create prototypes beforehand

40
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what does CAM stand for?

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computer aided manufacturing

41
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what is CAM?

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-Software to automate manufactoring procedures

translates cad designs into instructions for machines to follow

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how does CAM help engineers

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  • design an ideal model
    -enter specifications into software to control manufacturing process
    -test various models to find best solution pre-production ; less waste
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