Chapter 3 Flashcards
What is software?
Software is made up of instructions that tell a computer how to carry out a task, also known as programs, in order to carry out a specific task
How is software categorized?
Application software and system software
Contrast the to two categorizes of software.
Application software is designed to help people accomplish real-world tasks, whereas system software is designed for computer-centric tasks
What are the capabilities of music software?
Offers many ways to work with music, sound, effects, and narration from your desktop, laptop, or handheld computer
Audio editing software
Tools that allow you to record, edit, and mix digital audio (also called recording or mixing software)
What can video editing software do?
Provides a set of tools for creating video productions from raw footage
DVD authoring software
Offers tools for creating DVDs with Hollywood-style menus
Graphics
Refers to any picture, drawing, sketch, photograph, image, or icon that appears on your computer screen
What kind of software do I need to work with drawings, photos, and other pictures?
Graphics software, which is designed to help you create, manipulate, and print graphics.
Paint software
Provides a set of electronic pens, brushes, and paints for painting images on the screen (also called raster graphics editor)
Photo editing software
Includes features specially designed to fix poor-quality photos by modifying contrast and brightness, cropping out unwanted objects, and removing red eye
Drawing software
Provides a set of lines, shapes, and colors that can be assembled into diagrams, corporate logos and schematics
3-D graphics software
Provides a set of tools for creating wireframes as a foundation to represent three-dimensional objects
CAD software
(Computer-aided design software) A special type of 3-D graphics software designed for architects and engineers who use computers to create blueprints and product specifications
What are mapping applications?
Displays satellite, aerial, or street maps used to locate places and get directions between two addresses
What is location-based software?
Able to access your current location and use it to show you the closest shops, restaurants, theaters, as well as information about each location
What does GPS stand for?
Global positioning system
Do businesses use specialized software?
Business software is a broad term that includes vertical and horizontal market software
What is vertical market software?
Designed to automate specialized tasks in a specific market or business
What is horizontal market software?
Generic software that just about any kind of business can use
Accounting software
Helps a business keep track of the money flowing into and out of various accounts
Project management software
Tool for planning large projects, scheduling project tasks, and tracking project costs
What is “number crunching” software?
Software applications used by businesses for planning and analysis
Statistical software
Designed for analyzing large sets of data to discover relationships and patterns