CPT 101 Concepts Exam #2 Questions With
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system software - correct answer...software that helps run the computer and coordinate
instructions between application software and the computer's hardware devices
application software - correct answer...the software you use to do everyday tasks at
home, school, and work
Microsoft Suites - correct answer...includes word processing, spreadsheet,
presentation, database, and personal information manager
Word processing software - correct answer...use to create and edit written documents
(Example: Microsoft Word to write a research paper, essay)
Spreadsheet software - correct answer...use to do calculations and numerical and what-
if analyses easily
(Example: Excel)
Presentation software - correct answer...use to create slide presentations
(Example: PowerPoint)
Database software - correct answer...use to store and organize data
(Example: Access)
Notetaking software - correct answer...use to take notes and easily organize and search
them
(Example: OneNote)
Personal Information Manager (PIM) software - correct answer...use to manage e-mail,
contacts, calendars, and tasks
(Example: Microsoft Outlook)
Open source alternatives - correct answer...free software that is available with few
licensing and copyright restrictions
(Example: Apache OpenOffice)
Functions of presentation software - correct answer...to create a slide show; embed
online videos, add effects, and trim video clips
Templates in software products - correct answer...- A predesigned form
- They provide the basic structure for a particular kind of document, spreadsheet, or
presentation
- Help increase efficiency
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, Adobe Indesign - correct answer...An example of desktop publishing software
GPS - correct answer...Allows you to locate restaurants, airports, and points of interest
CAD - correct answer...Computer-aided design used by engineers to create automated
designs, technical drawings, and 3-D model visualizations
Proprietary software - correct answer...software you buy; such as Microsoft Office
(commercial software)
copyrighted software - correct answer...Software that is legally protected against
copying or being used without paying for it.
Vertical market - correct answer...Software designed for a specific industry
Project management - correct answer...Specialized program software for Large and
Specialized Businesses
Discounted software - correct answer...Software that students can buy at a reduced
price from a campus bookstore or campus computer store
CD ripping - correct answer...encoding CDs to MP3 format
Freeware - correct answer...A copyrighted software that you can use for free
Software as a Service (SaaS) - correct answer...Internet 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
Adding software - correct answer...Installing a program
Removing software - correct answer...uninstalling a program
Choices when installing software - correct answer...Full installation or Custom
installation
Full installation - correct answer...referred to as typical installation; copies all or the most
commonly used files and programs from the distribution disc to your computer's hard
drive
Custom installation - correct answer...you can decide which features you want installed
on your hard drive
Operating systems - correct answer...A group of programs that controls how your
computer functions.
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100%Verified Solutions
system software - correct answer...software that helps run the computer and coordinate
instructions between application software and the computer's hardware devices
application software - correct answer...the software you use to do everyday tasks at
home, school, and work
Microsoft Suites - correct answer...includes word processing, spreadsheet,
presentation, database, and personal information manager
Word processing software - correct answer...use to create and edit written documents
(Example: Microsoft Word to write a research paper, essay)
Spreadsheet software - correct answer...use to do calculations and numerical and what-
if analyses easily
(Example: Excel)
Presentation software - correct answer...use to create slide presentations
(Example: PowerPoint)
Database software - correct answer...use to store and organize data
(Example: Access)
Notetaking software - correct answer...use to take notes and easily organize and search
them
(Example: OneNote)
Personal Information Manager (PIM) software - correct answer...use to manage e-mail,
contacts, calendars, and tasks
(Example: Microsoft Outlook)
Open source alternatives - correct answer...free software that is available with few
licensing and copyright restrictions
(Example: Apache OpenOffice)
Functions of presentation software - correct answer...to create a slide show; embed
online videos, add effects, and trim video clips
Templates in software products - correct answer...- A predesigned form
- They provide the basic structure for a particular kind of document, spreadsheet, or
presentation
- Help increase efficiency
A GRADED
, Adobe Indesign - correct answer...An example of desktop publishing software
GPS - correct answer...Allows you to locate restaurants, airports, and points of interest
CAD - correct answer...Computer-aided design used by engineers to create automated
designs, technical drawings, and 3-D model visualizations
Proprietary software - correct answer...software you buy; such as Microsoft Office
(commercial software)
copyrighted software - correct answer...Software that is legally protected against
copying or being used without paying for it.
Vertical market - correct answer...Software designed for a specific industry
Project management - correct answer...Specialized program software for Large and
Specialized Businesses
Discounted software - correct answer...Software that students can buy at a reduced
price from a campus bookstore or campus computer store
CD ripping - correct answer...encoding CDs to MP3 format
Freeware - correct answer...A copyrighted software that you can use for free
Software as a Service (SaaS) - correct answer...Internet 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
Adding software - correct answer...Installing a program
Removing software - correct answer...uninstalling a program
Choices when installing software - correct answer...Full installation or Custom
installation
Full installation - correct answer...referred to as typical installation; copies all or the most
commonly used files and programs from the distribution disc to your computer's hard
drive
Custom installation - correct answer...you can decide which features you want installed
on your hard drive
Operating systems - correct answer...A group of programs that controls how your
computer functions.
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