Computing Solutions for Businesses

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What type of app is installed on a user's device?

Web app

Cloud app

Native app (correct)

Mobile web app

Which type of software is available for anyone to use and modify?

Custom software

Shareware

Open source software (correct)

Retail software

What type of application is used for creating and editing documents?

Word processing (correct)

Presentation

Spreadsheet

Database

What type of app is accessed via a network?

Cloud app Signup and view all the answers

What type of software is used to block unwanted websites?

Web filtering software Signup and view all the answers

What type of software is created for a specific organization or individual?

Custom software Signup and view all the answers

What type of application is used for managing and analyzing data?

Database Signup and view all the answers

What is a file manager used for?

To view and manage files and folders Signup and view all the answers

What can you view with a file manager?

Thumbnails of photos Signup and view all the answers

What type of software is available for free and can be used for personal or commercial purposes?

Public domain software Signup and view all the answers

What type of application is used for creating and editing slideshows?

Presentation Signup and view all the answers

What does a search tool do?

Locate a file based on criteria you specify Signup and view all the answers

What type of tools are anti-spam programs, web filtering software, phishing filters, and pop-up and pop-under blockers?

Security tools Signup and view all the answers

What can be located using a search tool?

Apps, folders, files, settings, and other items on your device or the web Signup and view all the answers

What is shown in Figure 4-27?

A file manager displaying thumbnails of files Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a search tool?

To locate a specific item on your device or the web Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of an image viewer?

To display, copy, and print the contents of a graphics file Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a disk cleanup tool?

To search for and remove unnecessary files Signup and view all the answers

What is defragmenting?

The process of reorganizing files and unused space on a computer's hard disk Signup and view all the answers

What happens when a hard disk becomes fragmented?

Files are stored in noncontiguous sectors Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of using a disk defragmenter?

It helps improve a computer's performance by accessing data more quickly Signup and view all the answers

What is an uninstaller used for?

To remove a program, as well as any associated entries in the system files Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an image viewer?

To view and manage image files Signup and view all the answers

What is a disk cleanup tool primarily used for?

To free up space on a computer by removing unnecessary files Signup and view all the answers

What type of software allows users to combine text, graphics, audio, video, and animation in an interactive application?

Multimedia authoring software Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of website authoring software?

To create business websites Signup and view all the answers

What does Figure 4-22 illustrate?

Website authoring software Signup and view all the answers

What is a media player?

A program that allows you to view images and animations, listen to audio, and watch video files Signup and view all the answers

What does an augmented reality app do?

Overlays information and digital content on top of physical objects or locations Signup and view all the answers

What type of software is used for photo editing and photo management?

Paint/Image editing software Signup and view all the answers

What type of software is used for creating interactive applications?

Multimedia authoring software Signup and view all the answers

What type of app provides an immersive user experience?

A virtual reality app Signup and view all the answers

What type of application guides individuals, families, or small businesses through the process of filing federal and state taxes?

Tax preparation software Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of document conversion software?

To save documents in a common format Signup and view all the answers

What type of software is used by a large organization, commonly referred to as an enterprise?

Enterprise software Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of software used by a large organization?

Gaming software Signup and view all the answers

What can users do to a PDF document using document conversion software?

Edit content and add comments Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between the software used by a small business and a large organization?

The type of software used Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of tax preparation software?

To guide through the process of filing federal and state taxes Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a type of software used by a large organization?

Human resources software Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Productivity Applications

Tax preparation software guides individuals, families, or small businesses through the process of filing federal and state taxes.
Document conversion software saves documents created in any application into a common format that has the same appearance as the original document.
Large organizations, referred to as enterprises, require special computing solutions due to their size and geographic distribution.
Various types of software are used in enterprises, including:
- Human resources software
- Accounting and finance software
- Engineering or product development software
- Manufacturing software
- Marketing software
- Sales software
- Distribution software
- Customer service software
- Information technology software

Programs and Apps

Developers use different technologies to create apps depending on whether they will be installed on a user’s device or accessed via a network.
Types of apps include:
- Native app
- Cloud app
- Web app
- Mobile web app
Programs and apps are distributed in various forms, including:
- Retail software
- Custom software
- Shareware
- Freeware
- Open source software
- Public domain software

Productivity Applications (continued)

Productivity applications assist in becoming more effective and efficient while performing daily activities at work, school, and home.
Examples of productivity applications include:
- Word processing
- Presentation
- Spreadsheet
- Database
- Note taking
- Calendar and contact management
- Project management
- Accounting
- Personal finance
- Legal
- Tax preparation
- Document management
- Support services
- Enterprise computing

Graphics and Media Software

Computer-aided design (CAD) software is used for designing and creating digital models.
Desktop publishing software is used for creating and editing documents, such as brochures, newsletters, and flyers.
Paint/image editing software is used for editing and manipulating images.
Photo editing and photo management software is used for editing and organizing photos.
Video and audio editing software is used for editing and manipulating video and audio files.
Multimedia authoring software allows users to combine text, graphics, audio, video, and animation in an interactive application.
Website authoring software helps users create business websites for a variety of purposes.
A media player is a program that allows users to view images and animations, listen to audio, and watch video files on their computer or mobile device.
An augmented reality app overlays information and digital content on top of physical objects or locations.
A virtual reality app provides an immersive user experience.

Security Tools

Anti-spam programs are used to filter out unwanted emails.
Web filtering software is used to block access to certain websites or content.
Phishing filters are used to detect and block phishing emails.
Pop-up and pop-under blockers are used to block unwanted advertisements.

File, Disk, and System Management Tools

A file manager is a tool that performs functions related to file management, such as viewing folders and different types of files.
A search tool is a program that attempts to locate a file, contact, calendar event, app, or any other item stored on a computer or mobile device based on criteria specified by the user.
An image viewer is a tool that allows users to display, copy, and print the contents of a graphics file, such as a photo.
An uninstaller is a tool that removes a program, as well as any associated entries in the system files.
A disk cleanup tool searches for and removes unnecessary files on a computer or mobile device.
A disk defragmenter is a tool that reorganizes the files and unused space on a computer’s hard disk so that the operating system accesses data more quickly and programs run faster.

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This quiz covers software applications used in businesses, including tax preparation, document conversion, and enterprise computing solutions. Learn about the different types of software used in various business settings.