Chapter 5 - Application Software

Question 1

These programs illustrated step-by-step instructions to guide users through unfamiliar skills

Answer 1

Educational Software

Question 2

In addition to the traditional atlases, dictionaries, and thesauri available on CD and DVD, many other types of _____________ are available online

Answer 2

Reference Software

Question 3

Are programs that lets you create or edit two-dimensional, line-based drawings

Answer 3

Drawing Software

Question 4

Examples of this are Accounting Software & Web page authoring software

Answer 4

Home Business Software

Question 5

What are the two (2) software under Home Business Software

Answer 5

1. Accounting Software
2. Web page authoring software

Question 6

Software that comes with your computer

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Pre-Installed Software

Question 7

Helps project managers easily create and modify scheduling charts which help managers plan and track specific tasks and coordinate personnel resources

Answer 7

Project Management Software

Question 8

Is a program hosted in a web site that does not require a large installation on your computer

Answer 8

Web-Based Software

Question 9

Stores sales and client-contact information in one central database.

Answer 9

Customer Relationship Management Software

Question 10

These are important to businesses as they consolidate multiple systems into one and improve coordination of these business areas across multiple department.

Answer 10

Enterprise Resource Planning Systems

Question 11

These are now popular that the more traditional mapping software programs because they are easily accessible with any internet connection and are updated more frequently.

Answer 11

Online Mapping Services

Question 12

Programs are a form of 3D modeling that engineers use to create automated designs, technical drawings, and model visualizations

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Computer-Aided Design (CAD)

Question 13

It is a method used by the software industry to design, produce and test high-quality software. The goal of the SDLC is to deliver high quality software that meets or exceeds customer expectations, to be completed within timeframes and cost estimates.

Answer 13

Software Development Life Cycle

Question 14

These are programs that help solve and meet user problems and needs directly. They are designed to perform specific functions which make daily activities easier and facilitate the performance of work efficiently and effectively.

Answer 14

Application Software

Question 15

Comes prepackaged and is available from software vendors. It must be purchased.

Answer 15

Commercial software

Question 16

Software developed and released as demonstration versions of their commercial product. Each demonstration copy has an expiration date, which gives the user ample time to evaluate and decide whether to purchase the product.

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Shareware

Question 17

Software created by generous programmers and released to the public domain or free for public use.

Answer 17

Open source

Question 18

Used to create and edit documents such as research papers and letters.

Answer 18

Word-processing software

Question 19

Enables you to perform calculations and numerical analyses easily. It helps manipulate numerical data with built-in formulas.

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Spreadsheet software

Question 20

Used to create dynamic slideshows.

Answer 20

Presentation software

Question 21

Replaces management tools typically found on a traditional desk, like a calendar, address book, notepad, and to-do list.

Answer 21

Personal Information Manager (PIM) software

Question 21

A complex electronic filing system.

Answer 21

Database software

Question 22

A group of software sold as a package. They offer integrated applications.

Answer 22

Software Suites

Question 23

Helps to prepare tax returns and manage finances.

Answer 23

Personal Financial Software

Question 24

Enables editing of photos, videos, and audio files.

Answer 24

Digital Media Editing Software

Question 25

Helps with recording and editing audio files.

Answer 25

Digital Audio software

Question 26

Allows you to organize media files and easily search and categorize them.

Answer 26

Media Management software

Question 27

The most critical and fundamental step in the SDLC process. This stage involves feedback from clients, sales departments, consumer studies, and industry experts. The goal is to prepare the product’s approach and analyze its feasibility from economic, operational, and technical perspectives.

Answer 27

Planning and Requirement Analysis

Question 28

After completing the requirement review, the next step is to clearly identify and record the specifications of the product and gain approval from market analysts or consumers.

Answer 28

Defining Requirements

Question 29

This stage describes the product’s architectural modules, including communication and data flow representation, external or third-party modules, and internal design details. The architecture should be clearly defined in the Detailed Design Specification (DDS).

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Designing the Product Architecture

Question 30

Testing is done throughout all stages of the SDLC. In many cases, research activities are carried out at various stages.

Answer 30

Testing the Product

Question 30

This stage involves actual production. The programming code is created based on the DDS. If the design is detailed and structured, generating the code should proceed smoothly.

Answer 30

Building or Developing the Product

Question 31

When the product has been tested and ready to be deployed, it will be officially launched on the appropriate market. Often product deployment takes place in stages, as per the company’s business plan

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Deployment in the Market and Maintenance

Question 32

Enumerate 6 steps of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

Answer 32

Step 1: Planning and Requirement Analysis
Step 2: Defining Requirements
Step 3: Designing the Product Architecture
Step 4: Building or Developing the Product
Step 5: Testing the Product
Step 6: Deployment in the Market and Maintenance