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unit 04: Application Software: Programs That Let You Work and Play Flashcards

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Software?

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set of instructions that tell the computer what to do

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program?

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the set of instructions

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what is the difference between an application and system software?

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  1. application software - software you use to do tasks

2. system software - software that helps run the computer

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2 types of software created?

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  1. proprietary/commercial software - created by companies to profit and sell to you
  2. open-source software - created free of charge
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3 ways software is distributed?

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  1. locally installed software - pay a one-time fee to download
  2. Saas - use the software over the internet without installation
  3. subscription software - pay a fee to use the software for a certain period
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Linux?

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open-source system software

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macOS and Windows?

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commercial system software

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Gimp and LibreOffice?

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Open-source application software

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Microsoft office and adobe photoshop CC?

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commercial application software

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how is the software most commonly purchased/downloaded?

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online

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Freeware?

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software that can be used for free

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is freeware always safe?

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no, it may not be but it can be

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Beta version?

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the version of an application that is still under development

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are there risks with installing beta versions?

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yes beta version is known for having bugs

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NFC?

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near field communication - set of protocols that facilitate wireless communication between devices

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Saas?

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software as a service - to use software over the internet

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System requirement?

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specify the min recommended standards for the OS

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OS

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operating system

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restore point?

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saves all the apps, updates, drivers, and info needed to restore your computer system at any time

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does the restore point affect personal data files

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no

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what is the difference between a custom installation and a full installation?

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  1. custom installation - decide which features you wish to install
  2. copies all the most commonly used files and programs to the hard drive
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bloatware?

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software that you don’t want nor need

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what are the problems with bloatware?

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slows down computer performance

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recovery drive?

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contains all the info needed to reinstall OS if the system becomes corrupted

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recovery utility?
a program to reinstall programs for a windows user
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how often should I upgrade my software
periodically if installed
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do you own the software you buy?
no what you purchased was a licence that allows you to use the software, not the software itself
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Software license?
an agreement between the user and the owner giving the user permission to use the software
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EULA?
end user license agreement - software license
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does a license only cover one installation
1. singel license - covers one installation for one device | 2. multiuser license - covers one installation over many devices
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copyleft?
a license giving permission to redistributing modified open-source software under the same terms as the original
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does an open-source software need a license?
yes a GNU - free but required
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GNU?
general public license
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productivity software?
lets users perform various tasks
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types of productivity software?(6)
1. word processing 2. spreadsheet analysis 3. presentations 4. database management 5. note-taking, 6. personal information management/email
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most popular productivity program?
Microsoft office
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productivity software for Microsoft? (6)
1. word 2. excel 3. PowerPoint 4. access 5. OneNote 6. outlook
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productivity software for Apple? (2)
1. pages 2. numbers 3. keynote
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productivity software for LibreOffice? (4)
1. writer 2. calc 3. impress 4. base
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productivity software for google docs? (3)
1. docs 2. sheets 3. slides
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productivity software for Zoho? (5)
1. writer 2. sheet/books 3. show 4. creator 5. notebook
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word processing software?
software used to create and edit documents
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what is the most popular word processing software?
Microsoft Word
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features of Microsoft Word? (4 out of 8)
1. drop cap 2. formatted header 3. bullet points 4. hyperlinks 5. image with text wrapping 6. headings 7. page number at the footing 8. two-column layout
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spreadsheet software?
software meant to make the calculation and perform the numerical analysis
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2 examples of spreadsheet software?
1. Microsoft excel | 2. LibreOffice
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2 examples of web-based spreadsheet software?
1. google | 2. Microsoft office online
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features of spreadsheet software? (3 out of 6)
1. labels 2. cell 3. values 4. functions - operations 5. formulas 6. row insertion
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what-if analysis (spreadsheet software)?
automatically check the numerical results of a specific situation if it were to occur
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4 types of data inserted in spreadsheet software?
1. text 2. values and dates 3. formulas (1+1) 4. functions (SUM)
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Sparklines (spreadsheet software)?
excel feature - charts that fit into a single cell
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3 different chart types of spreadsheet software?
1. treemaps 2. sunbursts 3. waterfall
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presentation software?
used to create presentations
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example of presentation software (3)
1. Microsoft PowerPoint 2. keynote - apple 3. google slides
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database software?
lets users store and organize more comlicated data compared to spreadsheet
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examples of database software? (3)
1. oracle 2. MySQL 3. Microsoft Access
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record database software
rows
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PIM?
personal information manager software - helps manage personal information in one place (email/contact info)
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widly used PIM is?
microsoft outlook
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2 web-based email clients
yahoo and google
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wizard?
walks you through steps needed to complete certain tasks
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3 productivity software tools
1. wizard - walks you through steps needed to complete certain tasks 2. template - predesigned formate 3. macro - a small program that groups a series of commands so that they will fun as a single command
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finacial planning software?
helps mangage daily finaces
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what are qicken and mint a part of?
finacial planning software
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tax preparation software?
lets you prepare your state and federal taxes on your own
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what are intuit turbotax, H&R text software examples of?
tax preparation software
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accounting software?
helps small business owners manage their finaces more effiecntly by providing tools for tracking accounts
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intuit QuickBooks?
examples of acounting application
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DTP?
desktop publishing software - helps with publications for businesses
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Adobe inDesign?
examples of desktop publishing software - enables professional s to desing books for publication
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Web authoring software?
allows anyone todesign interactive web pages without knowing HTML code
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Adobe Dreamweaver
examples of web authoring software - help design web pages
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vertical market software?
software designed for specific industries
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CAD?
computer-aided design program - software used to make 3D models
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Autodesk's AutoCAD
example of CAD
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applications of CAD? (4)
1. architects - build virtual models of buildings 2. engineers - build models of structure (bridges/factories) 3. 3D printer users - to help design the object 4. medical engineer - create human body models
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6 types of large business related software?
1. project management 2. CRM 3. ERP 4. e-commerce 5. CAD 6. vertical market
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CRM
customer relationship management
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ERP
enterprise resource planning
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Trimble's SketchUp?
web-based 3D modeling application
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multimedia software?
software required to produce comuter gamses, animations and movies
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what types of software does multimedia software include? (6)
1. digital image 2. video editing 3. digital audio 4. drawing 5. app creating 6. educational and referencing
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Snapseed and Enlight Photofox?
specializzed editing apps
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image-editing desktop software?
photo editing software used by proffesionals
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Adobe photoshop and corel paintshop pro are examples of?
image-editing desktop software
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IFTTT
if this then that - tool that enables users to creat recipes that wil automatically back up mobile images to the internet
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image storage app a) apple b) android
a) iCloud | b) google photos
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Digital video-editing software
used to edit and refine vids
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Adobe Premiere Pro and Final cut pro (apple) are?
the most expesive digital video-editing software
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Drawing/illlustrating software?
enable the creation and edition of 2D drawings
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MP3?
MPEG-1 Audiio Layer 3 - most common digital audio compression format
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AAC and WMA are example of?
digital audio compression formats
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uncompressed audio files?
audio files has no data removed - the original file
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compressed audio file
audio files that have been edited
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WAV and AIFF files are example of
uncompressed audio files
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Ogg Vorbis?
free open soruce audio compression format
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DAWs?
Digital audio workstation software - enable the creation of virtual audio tracks
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Audio-editing software?
tools that enable editing audio files
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Audacity?
type of Audio-editing software
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app creation software?
enable users to creat a mobile app
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8 types of educational and refernce software?
1. test preparation 2. simuation 3. intructional - to teach anything 4. trip planning 5. homesesign/improvement 6. course management 7. brain traning 8. genealogy
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simulation programs?
guides users through nunfamiliar skills in an artificial environment
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course management software?
runs online courses
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blackboard, moodle, and canvas are examples of?
course management software
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