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What is the primary purpose of application software?

  • To make users more productive or assist with personal tasks (correct)
  • To manage network security
  • To enhance hardware performance
  • To create operating systems

Which of the following is NOT a category of application software described?

  • Database management software (correct)
  • Business programs
  • Graphics and multimedia programs
  • Educational programs

Which type of application software is characterized by being tailored for specific user needs?

  • Packaged software
  • Open source software
  • Web application
  • Custom software (correct)

What is one of the main characteristics of a user interface?

<p>Its ease of navigation for users (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which application software type is typically accessed through a web browser?

<p>Web applications (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which option describes an example of productivity software?

<p>Spreadsheet program (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT a feature of widely used business programs?

<p>Graphic design capabilities (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following would not typically be categorized as home or personal application software?

<p>Network monitoring tools (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of software assists individuals in completing business activities?

<p>Business software (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of software allows users to create and manipulate documents?

<p>Word processing software (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common feature of clip art in the context of word processing software?

<p>Collection of images (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following options does not fall under business software categories?

<p>Image editing software (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does system software primarily function as?

<p>An interface between user and hardware (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of software collection allows users to perform calculations and analyze data?

<p>Spreadsheet software (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of an activity that business software might assist with?

<p>Managing financial accounts (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect is not typically modified when editing a document in word processing software?

<p>Image licensing (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of project management software?

<p>To plan, schedule, track, and analyze project events (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of software is primarily used for financial transactions?

<p>Accounting software (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of document management software?

<p>Converting documents for easy sharing and searching (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of graphics and multimedia software?

<p>Document management software (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What functional unit would likely utilize accounting software?

<p>Finance (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which software would be most appropriate for creating layout designs for printed materials?

<p>Desktop publishing software (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of spreadsheet software?

<p>To organize data in rows and columns and perform calculations. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following software types is used for video editing?

<p>Multimedia authoring software (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes database software?

<p>Software that allows users to create, access, and manage a collection of data. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does charting function within spreadsheet software?

<p>It depicts data in graphical form. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which area of a business is computer-aided design (CAD) software primarily used?

<p>Engineering (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary use of presentation software?

<p>To prepare visual aids that communicate ideas to a group. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these applications would a personal information manager (PIM) NOT typically include?

<p>Spreadsheet tool for calculations. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of software allows users to enter various forms of text and multimedia on a page?

<p>Note-taking software. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic defines a software suite?

<p>It is a collection of related individual programs offered together. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key feature of database software?

<p>Organizing data to allow easy access and retrieval. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of Online Help in application software?

<p>To serve as a user manual (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes distance learning (DL)?

<p>Education while the teacher and students are at different locations (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is web-based training commonly classified as?

<p>Computer-based training (CBT) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does FTP stand for and relate to in the context of application software?

<p>File Transfer Protocol (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which tool allows interaction with application software through a web interface?

<p>Web applications (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what way does VoIP technology function as part of communication software?

<p>It enables voice communications over the Internet (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a method of accessing Online Help in application software?

<p>Contacting an external support service directly (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which software category would video conferencing best fit into?

<p>Communications software (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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