Questions and Answers
What is a vertical application?
What defines a horizontal application?
What is a personal productivity program?
A horizontal application used to help people work more effectively.
Multitasking means working with only one application at a time.
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What are beta versions?
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What is copyright?
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What does it mean to troubleshoot?
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What is documentation in software?
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What is a version in software?
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What is a maintenance release?
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What is a site license?
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What is an application workspace?
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What is a toolbar?
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What is a command button?
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What does a menu do?
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What is print layout view?
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What does zoom do in software?
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Study Notes
Application Software Types
- Vertical Application: Designed for a specific purpose within a particular field or business.
- Horizontal Application: Designed to fulfill the needs of a broad range of users across different industries.
Productivity and Usage
- Personal Productivity Program: A horizontal application aimed at helping individuals work more efficiently.
- Multitasking: The ability to operate multiple applications concurrently on a computer.
Software Development and Licensing
- Beta Versions: Early working copies of software programs released for testing and feedback.
- Copyright: A protection mechanism that prevents unauthorized duplication of software.
- Site License: Permits a group to install software on a defined number of computers for internal purposes.
Troubleshooting and Documentation
- Troubleshooting: The process of diagnosing and fixing issues in hardware or software systems.
- Documentation: Instructions provided for software installation, usage, and troubleshooting.
Software Versions and Updates
- Version: A distinct release of a software application, marked by a unique version number.
- Maintenance Release: A slight update aimed at correcting issues or introducing minor features.
Application Interface Components
- Application Workspace: The main area of the program's window where the active document is displayed.
- Toolbar: A collection of icons that provide quick access to commonly used functions within the program.
- Command Button: Icons on toolbars or Ribbons that trigger actions when clicked.
- Menu: A component that offers access to various commands and features of the program.
Viewing and Display Options
- Print Layout View: The mode in word-processing applications showing how a document will look when printed.
- Zoom: A feature that allows users to focus on specific sections of a document.
- Status Bar: The area located beneath the application workspace displaying relevant information about the program or document.
User Preferences
- Default: Preconfigured settings within a program that dictate its basic operations.
- Preference: Customized settings that influence how a software application functions based on user choice.
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