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152. ____________________ software is mass-produced, copyrighted software that meets the needs of a wide variety of
users, not just a single user or company.
153. ____________________ software performs functions specific to a business or industry.
154. ____________________ software is provided for use, modification, and redistribution and usually can be
downloaded from the web at no cost.
155. ____________________ is copyrighted software that is distributed at no cost for a trial period.
156. ____________________ is copyrighted software provided at no cost to a user by an individual or a company that
retains all rights to the software.
157. ____________________ software is free software, but it has been donated for public use and has no copyright
restrictions.
158. Many desktop and mobile apps use a(n) ____________________ feature, where the changes to the apps can be
configured to download and install automatically.
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159. To ____________________ a document means to make changes to its existing content.
160. To cut involves removing a portion of a document and storing it in a temporary storage location, called a(n)
____________________.
161. When computer users ____________________ a project, they change its appearance.
162. To generate a hardcopy, you ____________________ a project.
163. A(n) ____________________ is a predefined formula that performs common calculations such as adding the values
in a group of cells.
164. In a database, each row, called a(n) ____________________, contains data about a given person, product, object, or
event.
165. ____________________ software is an application that helps you organize your calendar, keep track of contacts, and
share this information with other devices or users.
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166. Application software often includes an image ____________________, which is a collection of clip art and photos.
167. ____________________ typically consists of self-directed, self-paced instruction on a topic.
168. A(n) ____________________ is a program that allows you to view images and animations, listen to audio, and
watch video files on your computer or mobile device.
169. ____________________ software writes text, graphics, audio, and video files on a recordable or rewritable disc.
170. A(n) ____________________ is a separate area of a hard disk that holds an infected file until the infection can be
removed.
171. Define the following five categories of software: retail, custom, web application, open source, and shareware.
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172. Discuss what it means to develop a project. Include explanations of editing and formatting in your answer.
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173. Describe how spreadsheets like the one in the accompanying figure function and are organized. Define the following
terms and concepts in your response: cell, value, formula, function, recalculation, and charting.
174. Discuss note taking software and how it is used.
175. Explain personal finance software.
176. Explain a search tool and include the term index in your response
Critical Thinking Questions
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Case 4-1
Your friends know that you understand a lot about computers, both the technical details of how they operate as well as
information about software. Lately, with all of the concerns about copyright infringement, friends have started to ask you
about categories of application software and what each kind permits.
177. Christine is looking for desktop publishing software that is available for no cost. She is not concerned if the
application is a scaled-down version of the fully functional product. What category of software will you recommend as a
good match for her?
a. web-based
c. custom
b. retail
d. shareware
178. DeRobb is looking for a spreadsheet program that is available at no cost, but that also puts no restrictions on his use
of it. If he wants to share it with a friend, or make copies of it and distribute it, he wants to be able to do so. What kind of
software do you recommend he should be looking at?
a. public-domain
c. custom
b. freeware
d. shareware
Critical Thinking Questions
Case 4-2
Simone is aware that there are a variety of security tools available for her new computer, but she is not entirely sure which
kinds of products she needs for which situations. She asks you for some advice.
179. Simone is plagued by junk email that offers her products she does not want, promotes business opportunities that are
irrelevant to her, and sometimes advertises offensive material to her. Which kind of security tool do you tell her she
needs?
a. pop-up blocker
c. spyware remover
b. adware remover
d. anti-spam program
180. Simone does her banking with Bank of America and was nervous lately when she began to be the victim of scams in
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which she was the recipient of official-looking email messages that appeared to be coming from Bank of America but
ultimately turned out not to be legitimate. Which of the following can she use to keep this from happening in the future?
a. pop-up blocker
c. adware remover
b. phishing filter
d. anti-spam program
Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.
a.
browser
b.
app
c.
video conferencing
d.
discussion forum
e.
software suite
f.
tax preparation
g.
instant messaging
h.
chat room
i.
media sharing
j.
personal firewall
k.
clip art
l.
database
m.
image editing
n.
photo editing
o.
personal finance
p.
web feed
q.
CAD
r.
blogware
s.
wireless messaging
t.
email
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181. Allows users to access and view web pages on the Internet
182. Available free at portals on the web and included with paid Internet access service
183. Integrated in most mobile devices
184. A program designed to make users more productive and/or assist them with personal tasks
185. Used to create time-stamped articles in a diary or journal format
186. Enables meeting between geographically separated people who use a network such as the Internet to transmit
video/audio
187. Online area where users have written discussions
188. Type of application that assists professional and designers in creating engineering, architectural, and scientific
designs and models
189. Keeps track of changes made to websites
190. A collection of individual applications available together as a unit
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191. Kind of software that determines where users are spending their money
192. Kind of software that creates and analyzes the user’s tax forms to search for potential errors and deduction
opportunities
193. Kind of software that provides the capabilities of paint software and the ability to modify existing graphics
194. Software often included with the purchase of a digital camera
195. Real-time exchange of messages, files, audio, and/or video with another online user
196. Real-time online typed conversations with many users; integrated in some operating systems and browsers
197. A collection of data organized in a manner that allows access, retrieval, and use of that data
198. Detects and protects a computer and its data from unauthorized intrusions
199. A collection of drawings, photos, and other images
200. Kind of mobile app with which you can use the digital camera on your mobile device to take quality photos and/or
videos and then instantly share them on social media sites
