Software Fundamentals
IC3 Chapter 7
Computer 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 _____.
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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.
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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 17
Effective 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 17
Effective 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.
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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.
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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 34
Education 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 35
Utility 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 36
Miscellaneous Software
• Financial and Accounting
Programs
• Chat, Messaging, and
Instant Messaging
• Electronic Mail
• Specialized Software
• Web Conferencing
• Project Management
• Web Browser
• Computer-Aided Design
(CAD)