CPT 101 Concepts Exam #2 Questions &
Answers
system software - ANSWERsoftware that helps run the computer and coordinate
instructions between application software and the computer's hardware devices
Answerapplication software - ANSWERthe software you use to do everyday tasks at
home, school, and work
AnswerMicrosoft Suites - ANSWERincludes word processing, spreadsheet,
presentation, database, and personal information manager
AnswerWord processing software - ANSWERuse to create and edit written documents
(Example: Microsoft Word to write a research paper, essay)
AnswerSpreadsheet software - ANSWERuse to do calculations and numerical and
what-if analyses easily
(Example: Excel)
AnswerPresentation software - ANSWERuse to create slide presentations
(Example: PowerPoint)
AnswerDatabase software - ANSWERuse to store and organize data
(Example: Access)
AnswerNotetaking software - ANSWERuse to take notes and easily organize and
search them
(Example: OneNote)
AnswerPersonal Information Manager (PIM) software - ANSWERuse to manage e-
mail, contacts, calendars, and tasks
(Example: Microsoft Outlook)
AnswerOpen source alternatives - ANSWERfree software that is available with few
licensing and copyright restrictions
(Example: Apache OpenOffice)
AnswerFunctions of presentation software - ANSWERto create a slide show; embed
online videos, add effects, and trim video clips
AnswerTemplates in software products - ANSWER- A predesigned form
- They provide the basic structure for a particular kind of document, spreadsheet, or
presentation
, - Help increase efficiency
AnswerAdobe Indesign - ANSWERAn example of desktop publishing software
AnswerGPS - ANSWERAllows you to locate restaurants, airports, and points of interest
AnswerCAD - ANSWERComputer-aided design used by engineers to create
automated designs, technical drawings, and 3-D model visualizations
AnswerProprietary software - ANSWERsoftware you buy; such as Microsoft Office
(commercial software)
Answercopyrighted software - ANSWERSoftware that is legally protected against
copying or being used without paying for it.
AnswerVertical market - ANSWERSoftware designed for a specific industry
AnswerProject management - ANSWERSpecialized program software for Large and
Specialized Businesses
AnswerDiscounted software - ANSWERSoftware that students can buy at a reduced
price from a campus bookstore or campus computer store
AnswerCD ripping - ANSWERencoding CDs to MP3 format
AnswerFreeware - ANSWERA copyrighted software that you can use for free
AnswerSoftware as a Service (SaaS) - ANSWERInternet based software; vendor hosts
the software online and you access and use the software over the Internet without
having to install it on your computer
AnswerAdding software - ANSWERInstalling a program
AnswerRemoving software - ANSWERuninstalling a program
AnswerChoices when installing software - ANSWERFull installation or Custom
installation
AnswerFull installation - ANSWERreferred to as typical installation; copies all or the
most commonly used files and programs from the distribution disc to your computer's
hard drive
AnswerCustom installation - ANSWERyou can decide which features you want
installed on your hard drive
Answers
system software - ANSWERsoftware that helps run the computer and coordinate
instructions between application software and the computer's hardware devices
Answerapplication software - ANSWERthe software you use to do everyday tasks at
home, school, and work
AnswerMicrosoft Suites - ANSWERincludes word processing, spreadsheet,
presentation, database, and personal information manager
AnswerWord processing software - ANSWERuse to create and edit written documents
(Example: Microsoft Word to write a research paper, essay)
AnswerSpreadsheet software - ANSWERuse to do calculations and numerical and
what-if analyses easily
(Example: Excel)
AnswerPresentation software - ANSWERuse to create slide presentations
(Example: PowerPoint)
AnswerDatabase software - ANSWERuse to store and organize data
(Example: Access)
AnswerNotetaking software - ANSWERuse to take notes and easily organize and
search them
(Example: OneNote)
AnswerPersonal Information Manager (PIM) software - ANSWERuse to manage e-
mail, contacts, calendars, and tasks
(Example: Microsoft Outlook)
AnswerOpen source alternatives - ANSWERfree software that is available with few
licensing and copyright restrictions
(Example: Apache OpenOffice)
AnswerFunctions of presentation software - ANSWERto create a slide show; embed
online videos, add effects, and trim video clips
AnswerTemplates in software products - ANSWER- A predesigned form
- They provide the basic structure for a particular kind of document, spreadsheet, or
presentation
, - Help increase efficiency
AnswerAdobe Indesign - ANSWERAn example of desktop publishing software
AnswerGPS - ANSWERAllows you to locate restaurants, airports, and points of interest
AnswerCAD - ANSWERComputer-aided design used by engineers to create
automated designs, technical drawings, and 3-D model visualizations
AnswerProprietary software - ANSWERsoftware you buy; such as Microsoft Office
(commercial software)
Answercopyrighted software - ANSWERSoftware that is legally protected against
copying or being used without paying for it.
AnswerVertical market - ANSWERSoftware designed for a specific industry
AnswerProject management - ANSWERSpecialized program software for Large and
Specialized Businesses
AnswerDiscounted software - ANSWERSoftware that students can buy at a reduced
price from a campus bookstore or campus computer store
AnswerCD ripping - ANSWERencoding CDs to MP3 format
AnswerFreeware - ANSWERA copyrighted software that you can use for free
AnswerSoftware as a Service (SaaS) - ANSWERInternet based software; vendor hosts
the software online and you access and use the software over the Internet without
having to install it on your computer
AnswerAdding software - ANSWERInstalling a program
AnswerRemoving software - ANSWERuninstalling a program
AnswerChoices when installing software - ANSWERFull installation or Custom
installation
AnswerFull installation - ANSWERreferred to as typical installation; copies all or the
most commonly used files and programs from the distribution disc to your computer's
hard drive
AnswerCustom installation - ANSWERyou can decide which features you want
installed on your hard drive
