Assignment Chapter 3 Checkpoint -Discovering Computers (Mr. Tri Djoko Wahjono, Ir., M.Sc.)

Discovering Computers

Student Assignment - Chapter 3 Checkpoint

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Name         : Anneke Dwi Sesarika Rahmanto

Class          : 01PCT

Student ID : 1701316166

Lecture      : Mr. Tri Djoko Wahjono, Ir., M.Sc.

 

 True/False Mark T for True or F for False

1. The categories of application software are mutually exclusive. (T)
2. Public-domain software is available to the public for a fee. (F)
3. To click a button on the screen requires moving the pointer to the button and then pressing and holding down a button on the mouse (usually the right mouse button). (F)
4. A dialog box is a window that provides information, presents available options, or request a response. (T)
5. A font is a name assigned to a specific design of characters. (T)
6. In a spreadsheet program, a function is a predefined formula that performs common calculations such as adding the values in a group of cells or generating a value such as the time or date. (T)
7. Computer-aided design (CAD) software is a sophisticated type of application software that assists a professional user in creating engineering, architectural, and scientific. (T)
8. Image stitching is the process of adjusting or enhancing image colors and/or adding special effects such as shadows and glows. (F)
9. Although many word processing programs include desktop publishing (DTP) software features, users often prefer to create DTP documents using DTP software because of its enhanced features. (T)
10. Some web sites require you to download software in order to run their web applications. (T)
11. Some communications software is considered system software because it works with hardware and transmission media. (T)
12. An RSS aggregator includes time-stamped articles, or post, in a diary or journal format, usually listed in reverse chronological order. (F)

 

Multiple Choice Select the best answer

1. _____ is mass-produced, copyrighted retail software that meets the needs of a wide variety of users, not just a single user or company.

a. Packaged software

b. A Web application

c. Open source software

d. Custom software

2. _____ is a collection of individual programs available together as a unit.

a. A software suite

b. Shareware

c. Packaged software

d. Custom software

3. _____ allows a user to plan, schedule, track, and analyze the events, resources, and costs of a project.

a. Accounting software

b. Project management software

c. CAD software

d. Document management software

4. _____ software provides a means for sharing, distributing, and searching through documents by converting them into a format that can be viewed by any user.

a. Database

b. Portable Document Format (PDF)

c. Document management

d. Word processing

5. _____ helps home and small business users create newsletters, brochures, advertisements, postcards, greeting cards, letterhead, business cards, banners,

calendars, logos, and Web pages.

a. Blogware

b. A personal information manager

c. Personal DTP software

d. Note taking software

6. With _____, you can view, organize, sort, catalog, print, and share digital photos.

a. spreadsheet software

b. photo management software

c. clip art

d. desktop publishing software

7. A(n) _____ is an online area where users have written discussions.

a. FTP program

b. text message

c. newsgroup/message board

d. Web browser

8. _____ is the electronic equivalent of a user manual.

a. Web-based training

b. Online Help

c. E-learning

d. Distance learning

Matching Match the terms with their definitions.

        1. BUTTON :

f. small symbol on the screen that moves as you move the mouse 

2. WINDOW : 

e. rectangular area of the screen that displays data and information 

3. TITTLE BAR : 

j. horizontal space that contains the window's name 

4. PASTING : 

b. the process of transfering an item from a clipboard to a specific location in a document 

5. CELL : 

d. intersection of a row and column in a spreadsheet 

6. DATABASE : 

l. collection of data organized in a manner that allows access, retrieval, and use of that data 

7. PDF : 

a. popular file format that document management software uses to save converted documents 

8. PERSONAL FINANCE SOFTWARE : 

g. simplified accounting program that helps home users and small office/home office users balance their checkbooks, pay bills, track personal income and expenses, set up budgets, manage home inventory, track investments, and evaluate financial plans

9. ONLINE BANKING : 

k. offers access to account balances, provides bill payment services, and allows you to download monthly transactions and statements from the Web directly to your computer

10 WEB APP : 

c. Web site that allows users to access and interact with software from any computer or device that is connected to the Internet

 Short Answer Write a brief answer to each of the following questions.

1. Describe some types of utility programs.  

   • Antivirus software : software used to prevent, detect and remove malware. 
   • Backup software : computer programs used to perform backup; they create supplementary exact copies of files, databases or entire computers. 
   • File archiver : a computer program that combines a number of files together into one archive file, or a series of archive files, for easier transportation or storage.
   • Debugger : a computer program that is used to test and debug other programs (the "target" program).
   • Network utility : software utilities designed to analyze and configure various aspects of computer networks.

   What is malware? is a program that acts without a user’s knowledge and deliberately alters the computer’s operations.

2. What are the features of presentation software? Presentation software features are presentation formats that define complementary colors for background, text and graphical accents on the slides, variety layouts, text, charts and graphical images on a slide with 3-D, animation and other special effects such as shading, shadows and textures, checking, spelling, formatting, providing research capabilities, recognizing handwritten text and drawings, and creating Web pages from existing slide shows. What types of media might a person use to enhance a presentation? Microsoft PowerPoint, Apple Keynote, Corel Presentations, Libre Office Impress
3. How is travel and mapping software used? With travel and mapping software you can view maps, determine route directions, and locate points of interest, display maps by searching for an address, postal code, telephone number, or point of interest (such as airports, lodging, and historical sites).What are some examples of reference software? Encyclopedia, dictionaries, health/medical guides.
4. What is computer-based training (CBT)? Computer-based training (CBT), also called computer-aided instruction (CAI), is a type of education in which students learn by using and completing exercises with instructional software.List a few examples of CBT usage. Beginning athletes use CBT programs to learn the intricacies of baseball, football, soccer,
   tennis, and golf. The military and airlines use CBT simulations to train pilots to fly in various conditions and environments
5. Describe how many Web sites utilize Web-based training. There are many web sites that utilize web-based training, for example Microsoft e-learning. What are some ways that e-learning enhances communications?  To enhance communications, e-learning systems also may include video conferencing, e-mail, blogs, wikis, newsgroups, chat rooms, and groupware.