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IC3 Unit 1 Chapter 4

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