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Chapter 2 Flashcards

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Analytics

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Detecting patterns in data

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App

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A self contained program usually designed for a single purpose, that runs on smartphones and other mobile devices

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Application software

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A program that performs a useful task for the user, such as productivity, entertainment, and education software

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Bug

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A flaw in software programming

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Cell

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The intersection of a row and a column in a spreadsheet

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Cloud

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A global network of servers— usually accessible via the internet. Sometimes used as a synonym for the internet

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Cloud computing

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A type of computing that moves processing and storage off your desktop and business hardware and puts it in the cloud—on the internet. Cloud computing consists of three parts: infrastructure as a service(IaaS), platform as a service(PaaS), and software as a service(SaaS)

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Cloud service provider (CSP)

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A company that provides cloud (internet based ) computing services: IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS

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Customer relations management system

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A system for maintaining customer information and connections

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Database

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A collection of information that’s organized in a useful way

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Desktop application

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A computer program that is installed on your PC and requires a computer operating system such as Microsoft Windows; also known as a desktop app

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Document management system (DMS)

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Software that enables a company to save, share, search and audit electronic document throughout their life cycle

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Donationware

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A form of freeware where the developers accept donations, either for themselves or for a nonprofit organization

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EULA (end-user license agreement)

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A license agreement between a software user and the software publisher

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Field

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A single piece of information in a record in a database

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Form

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A database object that makes it easier to enter data into a database and displays information in an easy to read layout

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Freemium

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Software offered for free that require in app purchased for additional content

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Freeware

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Software that can be used at no cost for an unlimited period of time

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Gantt chart

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In project management, a chart that shows the schedule and progress of a project

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Hot fix

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A software update that addresses an individual problem when it is discovered. Also called a patch.

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Infrastructure as a service (IaaS)

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Part of cloud computing: the use of internet based servers

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Office application suite

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A suite of productivity applications— such as word processor, spreadsheet, presentation program, database, and personal information manager— integrated into a single package

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Open source

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Software that has its source code published and made available to the public, enabling anyone to copy, modify, and redistribute it without paying fees.

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Patch

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A software update that addresses an individual problem when it is discovered. Also called a hotfix.

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Personal information manager (PIM)

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A program, often part of an office suite, that is used to manage email, calendars, and tasks

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Platform as a service (PaaS)

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Part of cloud computing: an online programming environment used to develop, deploy, and manage custom web applications.

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Platform neutral

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An application that can run on all modern personal computing systems

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Record

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A row of data in a database table that describes a particular entry in the database— for example, a customer or product

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Report

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A database project that displays data from a table or a query in a format that is easy to read and print

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Retail software

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Software for which the user pays a fee

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Service pack

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A large planned software update that addresses multiple problems or adds multiple features and includes previous patches and hot fixes

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Shareware

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Software offered in trial form or for a limited period that allows the user to try it out before purchasing a license

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Software as a service (SaaS)

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Part of cloud computing: delivery of applications or web apps over the internet

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Spreadsheet

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An application that creates electronic worksheets composed of rows and columns. Spreadsheets are used for mathematical applications such as budgeting, grade books, and inventory

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Subscription

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A software distributed model in which a customer pays a monthly or yearly fee for access software for a limited time

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System requirements

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The minimum hardware and software specifications required to run a software application

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Table

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A collections of related records in a database arranged in towns and columns

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Web apps

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Applications that run in a browser

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Word processor

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An application used to create, edit and format text documents. The documents can also contain images.

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