Software

Question 1

What is Graphics & Design software used for?

Answer 1

To create and manipulate images and graphics

Question 2

What does Video Editing Software allow you to do?

Answer 2

Edit video clips

Question 3

What is the primary function of Sound Editing Software?

Answer 3

Create or edit sound clips

Question 4

What is a Word Processor used for?

Answer 4

To create, edit, format and print text-based documents

Question 5

What tasks can a Spreadsheet perform?

Answer 5

Calculations and creating graphs

Question 6

What is the purpose of a Database?

Answer 6

Store data in an organised manner, manipulate the data and process it into information

Question 7

What does Presentation Software combine?

Answer 7

Text, sound, graphics and animations into a presentation or electronic slide show

Question 8

What is Communication Software used for?

Answer 8

To communicate electronically with other users over a network

Question 9

Define Office Suite.

Answer 9

An integrated unit of commonly used office software that can be purchased or downloaded as one item

Question 10

What is Desktop Publishing (DTP) software used for?

Answer 10

To lay out documents, combining text and graphics for professional publications

Question 11

What is the function of Finance Software?

Answer 11

To record and report financial transactions and run accounts systems and budgets

Question 12

List some types of Games.

Answer 12

• Puzzle games
• First person shooters
• Fighting games
• Roleplaying games
• Simulation games
• Sports games
• Adventure games
• Strategy games
• Online games

Question 13

What is Web Authoring Software used for?

Answer 13

The design and creation of websites

Question 14

What is a Web Browser?

Answer 14

A program used to access and view web pages on the World Wide Web

Question 15

What are Web Plug-ins?

Answer 15

Programs that add functionality to web browsers for loading special effects

Question 16

What does Multimedia Software do?

Answer 16

Create or view multimedia content combining text, images, sound, drawings, animations & movies

Question 17

What is the purpose of Communication Software?

Answer 17

To make electronic communications simple, effective and efficient

Question 18

True or False: Compatibility issues arise when different software formats are not recognized.

Answer 18

True

Question 19

What is one method to solve compatibility issues?

Answer 19

Export the document in a compatible format

Question 20

What are Software Updates?

Answer 20

Patches created by developers to fix problems in a program

Question 21

What is the difference between an Update and an Upgrade?

Answer 21

Update: usually free; Upgrade: requires payment for a new version

Question 22

What is Online Software also known as?

Answer 22

Cloud computing or web applications

Question 23

List some advantages of Online Software.

Answer 23

• Always up to date
• No installation needed
• Saves local storage
• Accessible from anywhere with Internet
• May run on powerful servers

Question 24

What is a disadvantage of Online Software?

Answer 24

Requires an Internet connection

Question 25

What are Blogs?

Answer 25

Online publishing tools ranging from personal to corporate content

Question 26

Name one good practice when blogging.

Answer 26

Update your site frequently

Question 27

What is a disadvantage of blogging?

Answer 27

Needs constant updates to maintain interest

Question 28

What features do modern operating systems provide for physically challenged users?

Answer 28

• Magnifying screen area
• Text to speech
• Larger mouse cursor
• Increased contrast display
• Speech recognition

Question 29

What is specialized software for physically challenged users?

Answer 29

Software designed to improve accessibility beyond standard operating system features