Exam 7: Discovering Computers: Application Software

A dialog box contains a list of commands from which you make selections.

Video editing software lets users modify audio clips and produce studio-quality soundtracks.

To ____ a document means to make changes to its existing content.

____ software, like that shown in the accompanying figure, is a type of application software that allows users to organize data in rows and columns and perform calculations on the data.

In a worksheet, a grid is the intersection of a column and row.

When using spreadsheet software as shown in the accompanying figure, all of the columns and rows in a worksheet are displayed on the screen at one time.

Define the following seven categories of software: packaged, custom, Web application, open source, shareware, freeware, and public-domain.

As shown in the accompanying figure, a line chart, also called a column chart, shows the relationship of parts to a whole.

As shown in the accompanying figure, the ____________________ is a symbol displayed on the screen that moves as you move the mouse.

As shown in the accompanying figure, a(n)____________________ is a small image displayed on the screen that represents a program, a document, or some other object.

____ software is a type of application software that allows users to create and manipulate documents containing mostly text and sometimes graphics.

____________________ software is used as a business tool and to facilitate communications, to assist with graphics and multimedia projects, and to support home, personal, and educational activities.

____________________ software is a type of application software that helps companies record and report their financial transactions.

A query ____.

____________________ software provides the capabilities of paint software and also includes the ability to enhance and modify existing pictures and images.

While a computer is running, the operating system remains in memory.

Once loaded into memory, a program is displayed in a(n)____________________, which is a rectangular area of the screen that displays data and/or information.

____________________ is copyrighted software that is distributed at no cost for a trial period.

Application software often includes a clip art/image ____, which is a collection of clip art and photographs.