Chapter 3 - Application Software

Question 1

general purpose applications

Answer 1

applications like word processing programs, spreadsheets, presentation software, and database management.

Question 2

word processors

Answer 2

create text based documents.

Question 3

spreadsheets

Answer 3

organize, analyze, and graph numerical data like budgets and financial reports.

Question 4

presentation software

Answer 4

combines text and visual objects to create attractive and visually interesting presentations.

Question 5

database management system (DBMS)

Answer 5

a program that sets up or structures a database. Includes tools to enter, edit, and retrieve data from the database.

Question 6

database

Answer 6

a collection of related data

Question 7

desktop publishing programs

Answer 7

they focus on design and layout

Question 8

web authoring

Answer 8

is to create a website

Question 9

video game design software

Answer 9

helps you organize your thoughts and guides you through the game design process

Question 10

software suites

Answer 10

a collection of separate application programs bundled together and made available as a group.