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IC3 Unit 1 Chapter 4
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| a category of programs that are intended to do harm to a computer | malware |
| a collection of organized data or a combination of data and the software used to manage it | database |
| a coordinated set of character designs | font |
| a custom or prewritten formula in spreadsheet software | function |
| a database that separates the data into several tables that are related to each other, reducing the amount of redundant data | relational database |
| a set of criteria intended to extract the records and fields to answer a particular question and display the table with only those records | query |
| a single page of cells in a spreadsheet program | worksheet |
| a slide created that contains color, text, and graphic elements common to all slides in a slide show | slide master |
| agreement between the user and manufacturer of the software stating allowable use of the software | End User License Agreement (EULA) |
| algebraic formulas used for calculation in a spreadsheet | formula |
| allows the spreadsheet user to define specific criteria for sorting data and hides data that does not match the criteria | filter |
| an image file format for 24 bits of data used to describe the color of each element of a picture for an image on the screen | bitmap (.bmp) |
| beta testers typically sign this contract agreeing not to share the product’s new features with anyone | nondisclosure agreement |
| collection of worksheets in a single document used by a spreadsheet program | workbook |
| compressed format for audio files (Name the 3 examples) | AAC, MP3, WMA |
| compressed image file format using 8 bits for each picture element description and limiting the number of possible colors to 256 | Graphic Interchange Format (GIF) |
| computer-supported learning using programs designed to support learning | electronic learning (eLearning) |
| creating documents with graphics and special formatting that are ready to be printed | desktop publishing |
| data in a database where columns represent individual data values and the rows contain all related data about one individual person, transaction, or event | table |
| data stored in a row in a database application; all information about one entity including all fields in the database | record |
| data stored in columns in a database application | field |
| database program that also provides data security, external and multi-user access, and a programming language to customize database tasks | database management system (DBMS) |
| display only a portion of an image that you choose | crop |
| enables users on a network to use the software installed on a network server | network license |
| fields are arranged on a screen in any order or orientation to enter and review data in a database one record at a time | form |
| file format for compressed Windows media files | WMV (.wmv) |
| file including notes about changes made in the software that are not documented in the manual | readme |
| file that exists in RAM or storage that can be printed, displayed on the screen, posted to the Web, etc. | document |
| file type for compressed video files | QuickTime (.mov) |
| final copy of software; also referred to as gold master | gold version |
| first version of software ready for revisions and changes | alpha version |
| fixes for software problems. May be downloaded free of charge by the original owner of the software | patch |
| graphic file format designed for the Web; often used instead of GIF files | Portable Network Graphics (PNG) |
| group of slides that is intended for use in the same presentation | slide show |
| image file format that does not compress the image when saved | raw |
| image format that allows the user to choose how much to compress an image file and to what extent to reduce the variations in color | Joint Photographic Experts Group (.jpeg, .jpg) |
| instructions activated by clicking an option on a menu, clicking a button, pressing special keys on the keyboard, or by voice using a microphone | commands |
| language used to create Web pages for use on the Internet | Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) |
| locations of the numbers used in calculations instead of the actual numbers typed in cells in a spreadsheet | cell references |
| malfunction in software caused by programmer error and also used to describe hardware malfunctions | bug |
| output from presentation software capable of printing several slides on one page with space for notes | handout |
| prevents advertising software from unknowingly being installed on a computer | adware protection software |
| printable output from presentation software that provides a copy of the slide image and related notes for the speaker | speaker notes |
| process of making objects on the screen move | animation |
| process of substituting values in critical cells to determine how the calculations change | what-if analysis |
| programs that tell the computer what to do with input | software |
| protects a computer from malicious virus attacks | virus protection software |
| protects the computer against secretly installed software that can take partial control of the computer and intercept messages or Internet interactions | spyware protection software |
| reduces the disk space used by files | file compression program |
| replace a version of software with a newer version of the software containing significant changes | upgrade |
| restrictions limiting the number of users on a network license | seat |
| revise and change data stored in RAM such as changing data in a word processing document | edit |
| second version of software ready for testing by a sample of users – the second stage of the development process | beta version |
| several programs that are designed to complement each other and are often sold together | suite |
| small programs that perform one task | utility programs |
| software accessible via the Internet that contains course information, learning materials, and administrative tools for teaching | course management system |
| software copied from the vendor’s Web site or from an optical disc to a drive where it can be accessed when it is needed | installation |
| software licensed to an organization and installed on computers belonging to users in the licensed organization | site license |
| software that handles contact information, appointments, task lists, and e-mail | personal information management (PIM) |
| software that is ready to be processed and distributed | release to manufacturing (RTM) |
| software used to play audio and/or video files of different formats such as Apple QuickTime Player, RealPlayer, Windows Media Player | media player |
| software used to supplement classes and teach individual skills | computer-based training (CBT) |
| software with the ability to perform calculations used to input, display, and manipulate numbers in cells typically organized as columns or rows | spreadsheet |
| special published document on the Web often created in a word processing program; contraction of the words Web log; it is similar to an online journal and is often updated by the author | blog |
| specialty software hosted and accessed online and provided to users by subscription or pay per-use | application service provider (ASP) |
| structured pages of multiple records intended for printing in a database | reports |
| the appearance of a document including page orientation; margin settings; size, shape, and color of text | format |
| the process of installing licensed Software that has been uninstalled and must be installed again to solve issues with the software or installing the software on another computer | reinstall |
| the process of removing bugs or errors from a software program | debugging |
| uncompressed audio file format | WAV (.wav) |
| unique identifier field for each record in a database | primary key field |
| user who is asked to use the beta version of software, and find and report errors | beta tester |
| using a computer to write, store, retrieve, and manipulate text documents; input is stored in RAM until saved | word processing |
| vertical line that indicates where the text will be placed when typed | insertion point |
| writing instructions in a computer language that accomplishes a task | programming |
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