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Application software
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consists of programs designed to make users more productive
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packaged software
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a mass-produced copyrighted retail software that meets a wide variety of users
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custom software
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performs functions specific to business or industry
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web application
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a web site that allows users to access and interact with software from any device that is connected to Internet
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open source software
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software provided for use, modification, and redistribution
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shareware
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copyrighted software that is distributed at no cost for a trial period
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freeware
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copyrighted software provided at no cost to a user by a company that has all rights
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public -domain software
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software that is donated for public use and has no copy right restrictions
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what is the function of system software
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serves as the interface between the user, the application software, and computer's hardware
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what is the function of utility software
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assists users with controlling or maintaining the operation of a computer
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desktop
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on-screen work area that has a graphical user interface
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button
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a graphical element that you activate to cause a specific action to occur
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click
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a button on the screen requires moving the pointer to the button and pressing a button on the mouse
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pointer
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a small symbol displayed on the screen that moves as you interact with the mouse or other device
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menu
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contain s a list of commands that you can select
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command
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an instruction that causes a program to perform a specific action
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window
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a rectangular area of the screen that displays data and information
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title bar
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a horizontal space that contains the window's name
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file
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a named collection of stored data
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what is the function of word processing software
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allows users to create and manipulate documents containing mostly text and sometimes graphics
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clip art
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a collection of drawings, photos, and other images
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to edit is to
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make changes to its existing content
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to format is to
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change its apperance
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font
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a name assigned to a specific design of characters
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what is the function of spreadsheet software
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allows users to organize data in rows and columns and perform calculations on the data
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cell
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the intersection of a column and row
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worksheet
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rows and columns collectively are called a worksheet
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formula
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a type of data in a cell and performs calculations in a cell
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data base
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a collection of data organized in a manner that allows access, retrieval, and use of data
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what is the function of presentation software
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allows users to create visual aids for presentations to communicate ideas
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software suite
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a collection of individual programs available together as a unit
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PIM
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an application software that includes an appointment calendar, address book, and other features
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CAD
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a sophisticated type of application software that assists a professional user in creating designs
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DTP
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enables professional designers to create sophisticated documents
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paint software
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allows users to draw pictures
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photo editing software
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a type of image editing software that allows users to edit digital photos
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video/audio editing software
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allows professionals to modify a segment of a video called a clip
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pdf
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portable document format
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web applications
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a web site that allows users to access and interact with software from any device
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wbt
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a type of cbt that uses internet technology
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cbt
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computer-based training, uses self-paced, self-instruction
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distance learning
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the delivery of education at one location while the learning takes place at other locations
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E-learning
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the delivery of education via some electronic method
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