Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

CIS 1200 > Chapter 4 - Application Software > Flashcards

Chapter 4 - Application Software Flashcards

1
Q

Accounting software

A

An application program that helps business owners manage their finances more efficiently by providing tools for tracking accounting transactions such as sales, accounts receivable, inventory purchases and accounts payable

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

App marketplace (store)

A

Online software stores such as Google Play, where users can purchase and download apps

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Application software

A

Set of programs on a computer that helps a user carry out tasks such as word processing, sending email, balancing a budget, creating presentations, editing photos, taking an online course and playing games
- typically home, office, and school

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Audio-editing software

A

Programs that perform basic editing tasks on audio files such as cutting dead air space from the beginning or end of a song or cutting a portion from the middle

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Beta version

A

A version of the software that is still under development

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Cloud computing

A

The process of storing data, files and applications on the web, which allows access to and manipulation of these files and applications from any Internet-connected device

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Computer-aided design (CAD)

A

A 3-D modelling program used to create automated designs, technical drawings and model visualizations

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Copyleft

A

A simplified licensing scheme that enables copyright holders to grant certain rights to a work while retaining other rights

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Course management software

A

A program that provides traditional classroom tools such as calendars and grade books, over the Internet, as well as areas for students to exchange ideas and information in chat rooms, discussion forums and e-mail

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Custom installation

A

The process of installing only those features of a software program that a user wants on the hard drive

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Database software

A

An electronic filing system best used for larger and more complicated groups of data that require more than one table and the ability to group, sort and retrieve data and generate reports

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Desktop publishing (DTP) software

A

Programs for incorporating and arranging graphics and text to produce creative documents

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Drawing software (illustration)

A

Programs for creating or editing 2-D line-based drawings

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

End User License Agreement (EULA)

A

An agreement between the user and the software developer that must be accepted before installing the software on a computer

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Financial planning software

A

Programs for managing finances, such as Intuit’s Quicken, which include electronic chequebook registers and automatic bill-payment tools

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Freeware

A

Any copyrighted software that can be used for free

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

Full installation

A

The process of installing all the files and programs from the distribution media to the computer’s hard drive

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

Image-editting software

A

Programs for editing photographs and other images

19
Q

Local apps

A

Apps installed on your computing device that usually do not require an Internet connection to function

20
Q

Macro

A

A small program that groups a series of commands to run as a single command

21
Q

Mobile apps

A

Apps installed on mobile computing decides (phones or tablets) - usually require Internet connection to provide full functionality

22
Q

Multimedia software

A

Programs that include image-, video- and audio-editing software, animation software and other specialty software required to produce computer games, animations and movies

23
Q

Open source software

A

Program code made publicly available for free; it can be copied, distributed or changed without the stringent copyright protections of propriety software products

24
Q

Personal information manager (PIM) software

A

Programs such as Microsoft Outlook or Lotus Organizer that strive to replace the various management tools found on a traditional desk such as a calendar, address book, notepad and to-do lists

25
Q

Presentation software

A

An application program for creating dynamic slide shows (like Microsoft PowerPoint or Apple Keynote)

26
Q

Productivity software

A

Programs that enable a user to perform various tasks generally required in home, school and business
- word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, PIM, and database programs are all examples

27
Q

Program

A

A series of instructions to be followed by a computer to accomplish a task

28
Q

Propriety (commercial) software

A

Customer software application that is owned and controlled by the company that created it

29
Q

Simulation programs

A

Software, often used for training purposes, which allows the user to experience or control an event as if it’s reality

30
Q

Software

A

The set of computer programs or instructions that tells the computer what to do and that enables it to perform different tasks

31
Q

Software as a Service (SaaS)

A

Software that’s delivered on demand over the Internet

32
Q

Software license

A

An agreement between the user and the software developer that must be accepted before installing the software on a computer

33
Q

Software piracy

A

Violating a software license agreement by copying an application onto more computers than the license agreement permits

34
Q

Software suite

A

A collection of software programs that have been bundled together as a package

35
Q

Spreadsheet software

A

An application program such as Microsoft Excel or Lotus 1-2-3 that enables a user to do calculations and numerical analyses easily

36
Q

System requirements

A

The set of minimum storage, memory capacity and processing standards recommended by the software manufacturer to ensure proper operation of a software application

37
Q

System software

A

The set of programs that enables a computer’s hardware devices and application software to work together
- operating system and utility programs together

38
Q

Tax preparation software

A

An application program such as Intuit’s TurboTax or H&R Block’s At Home, for preparing state and federal taxes. Each program offers a complete set of tax forms and instructions as well as expert advice on how to complete each form.

39
Q

Template

A

A form included in many productivity applications that provides the basic structure for a particular kind of document, spreadsheet or presentation

40
Q

Vertical market software

A

Software that’s developed for and customized to a specific industry’s needs as opposed to software that is useful across a range of industries

41
Q

Web-based apps

A

A program that is hosted on a website and that doesn’t require installation on the computer

42
Q

Web authoring software

A

Programs you can use to design interactive web pages without knowing any HyperText Markup Language (HTML) code

43
Q

Wizard

A

A step-by-step guide that walks a user through the necessary steps to complete a complicated task

44
Q

Word processing software

A

Programs used to create and edit written documents such as papers, letters and resumes

CIS 1200 (13 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions