Software Fundamentals IC3 Chapter 7Computer Fundamentals

Question 1

Symbolically speaking, _____ sits on top of _____ because it cannot run without the operating system and system utilities.

•Application Software

•System Software

Question 2

You can purchase application software as _____ or as a _____.

•Individual Programs

•Suite

Question 3

A suite generally contains the following four types of programs: _____, _____, _____, and _____.

•Word Processing

•Spreadsheets

•Presentations

•Databases

Question 4

You use _____software, like Microsoft Office Word, to create, edit, and print documents and then save the documents electronically.

•Word-Processing

Question 5

Word processors that support the basic features generally are called ______.

•Text Editors

Question 6

Microsoft Word provides options that you can adjust and configure to suit your working style. To display the Word Options dialog box, click the _____ and then click the _____ button at the ____ of the menu.

•Office Button•Word Options•Bottom

Question 7

A ______ is a row-and-column arrangement of data.

•Spreadsheet

Question 8

You use electronic spreadsheet software, like Microsoft Office Excel, to ____, ____, ____, ____, and ____ numeric data.

•Evaluate•Calculate•Manipulate•Analyze•Present

Question 9

The rows and columns can contain _____, ____ , and _____.

•Text

•Formulas

•Numbers (Values)

Question 10

The grid in Excel is referred to as a _____ (or _____).

•Worksheet

•Spreadsheet

Question 11

An Excel file is called a ______.

•Workbook

Question 12

A ____ is the intersection of a ____ and a ____.

•Cell

•Column

•Row

Question 13

Each cell has a name, called the _____ (for example, A1).

•Cell Reference (or Cell Address)

Question 14

You can use _____ to emphasize specific entries, enhance the appearance of the spreadsheet, and make the information easier to read and understand.

•Formatting

Question 15

Presentation software, like _____, is a computer program you use to _____ and _____ information, normally in the form of a slide show.

•PowerPoint

•Organize

•Present

Question 16

Microsoft PowerPoint comes with _____ –predesigned sets of fonts, colors, lines, fill effects, and other formatting.

•Themes

Question 17Effective Presentation Guidelines

– Keep the text simple. “6 by 6 Rule”, which is six lines of text, six words per line.

– Use no more than 50 words per slide.– Do not clutter your slide with large paragraphs

displayed in small font size.– Use bullets, not numbers, unless providing

step-by-step instructions.– Cover one topic per slide.

Question 17Effective Presentation Guidelines

– Use readable typefaces and fonts.– Choose colors carefully.– Use simple tables to present numbers.– Add clip-art sparingly and only where

important.– Don’t try to dazzle your audience with an

overabundance of graphics, sound, transitions, and other effects

Question 18

Effective _____ is the core of a successful business or organization and is important in your personal life.

•Information Management

Question 19

A _____ is a collection of related information organized in a manner that allows for rapid search and retrieval.

•Database

Question 20

A _____ (DBMS) is a software program that is used to ______, _____, and _____controlled access to data.

•Database Management System

•Create

•Maintain

•Provide

Question 21

A _____ is composed of columns and rows, referred to as _____ and _____ in Access.

•Table

•Fields

•Records

Question 22

The _____, which is assigned to a field, uniquely identifies each record in a table.

•Primary Key

Question 23

Using the data stored in the table, you can use Access to create the following objects: _____, _____, and _____.

•Queries

•Forms

•Reports

Question 24

____ is the first step in a three-step process and ____ is the second step. The third step is to ____ , or add records to the table.

•Creating a Table

•Adding Fields

•Populate

Question 25

Access contains two basic views for working with tables— ____ view and ____ view.

•Design

•Datasheet

Question 26

A ____ provides a convenient way to enter and view records in a table.

•Form

Question 27

A ____ enables you to locate records that match specified criteria by providing a way for you to ask a question about the information stored in a database table or tables.

•Query

Question 28

A ____ is a database object that allows you to ____, ____, and ____ all or a portion of the data in a database.

•Report

•Organize

•Summarize

•Print

Question 29

Many ____ databases are dynamic and provide the capability for the user to change the content and products frequently.

•Internet-Based

Question 30

 Image Type

 Description

GIF Image format for pictures with up to 256 distinct colors

JPG File method for compressing graphics

MOV File extension for digital video files in QuickTime format

MP3 Compressed Audio Format

PNG Bitmapped image format that uses lossless data compression

QuickTime Video and audio format that allows for the production of video and multimedia.

SWF Shockwave file format; supports exact positioning of graphical objects

WAV Standard audio format

MP4 Compressed video format

Question 31

A _____is a graphics program that is used for creating illustrations.

•Drawing Program

Question 32

The image is saved in a _____. This allows all individual parts of the picture to be moved, isolated, and scaled independently of the other parts.

•Vector Graphics

Question 33

____ is defined as the use of text, graphics, audio, and video in some combination to create an effective means of communication and interaction.

•Multimedia

Question 34Education and Entertainment

• Computer-Based Training (CBT) – Web based and/or computer-based training programs

• Computer Games – Single-user and multi-user games; Combines and educational component with a game format

• Audio and Video – Software Applications used to play audio and video; Media Player is bundled with Windows

• Virtual Reality – A technology that lets users interact with a computer-simulated environment

Question 35Utility Programs

• File Compression Programs: Compress a file or files to reduce the amount of disk space it requires. WinZip is one of the more popular programs. Microsoft Windows also contains a compression utility.

• Anti-Virus, Anti-Adware, and Anti-Spyware Programs: Use these types of software programs to protect against viruses, remove spyware, and prevent adware from playing or downloading advertisements.

• Defragmentation – Reduce the amount of Fragmentation by organizing the contents of the disk to store the pieces of each file contiguously.

• Single-Purpose Tools and Accessories – Use widgets or gadgets, mini-applications that can access online services or information such as the weather, or to provide a desktop calculator or clock.

Question 36Miscellaneous Software

• Financial and Accounting Programs

• Electronic Mail

• Web Conferencing

• Web Browser

• Chat, Messaging, and Instant Messaging

• Specialized Software

• Project Management

• Computer-Aided Design (CAD)