Introduction to Business

Section 2: Computer Software

Self-Checks

1
Software that controls the operation of a computer is called a(n) ______ .
A)operating program
B)working program
C)operating system
D)working system
2
A collection of integrated application programs or software applications that works as single program is called a(n) ______ .
A)anthology
B)suite
C)package
D)workgroup
3
When people use a computer to write a letter they likely use ______ software.
A)desktop publishing
B)office tech
C)document processing
D)word processing
4
When people use a computer to enter and chart data they likely use ______ software.
A)database
B)spreadsheet
C)financial
D)utility
5
When people use a computer to store data for rapid search and retrieval they likely use ______ software.
A)database
B)presentation
C)filing
D)spreadsheet
6
When people use a computer to create a newsletter they likely use ______ software.
A)communication
B)presentation
C)desktop publishing
D)publication development
7
When people use a computer to create a slide show they likely use ______ software.
A)communication
B)photo publishing
C)desktop publishing
D)presentation
8
Employees on the same network can use ______ to track costs, schedules, and tasks for a project.
A)conferencing software
B)office suites
C)groupware
D)teamwork software
9
Macromedia Dreamweaver® and Microsoft FrontPage® are examples of ______ .
A)desktop publishing software
B)office suites
C)groupware
D)Web site development programs
10
Instead of using a keyboard, ______ software allows the user to enter text and give commands to a computer by speaking into a microphone.
A)dictation
B)speech recognition
C)hands free
D)voice over
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