Topic 5 - Key Terms

Key Term Definition

Also known as application software. End-user software and
app is used to accomplish a variety of tasks. (See also
application software)
End-user software and is used to accomplish a variety of
application software
tasks. (See also app)
Typically Web sites providing access to specific apps for a
app store
fee or free.
Use thousands of dots or pixels to represent images. (See
bitmap
also raster image)
blog Personal web site that can be created by individuals.
Used in toolbars to provide shortcuts for quick access to
button
commonly used commands.
Online office suites stored at a server on the Internet and
cloud suite
are available anywhere you can access the Internet.
Feature of Microsoft Office that appears automatically
contextual tab
when needed.
database A collection of related data.
A program that sets up, or structures, a database, and
database management system
provides tools to enter, edit, and retrieve data from the
(DBMS)
database. (See also database manager)
A program that sets up, or structures, a database, and
database manager provides tools to enter, edit, and retrieve data from the
database. (See also database management system)
Allow you to mix text and graphics to create publications
desktop publishing program
of professional quality. (See also page layout program)
A pop-up box that provides additional information and
dialog box
requests user input.
document Files that are created by a word processing program.
Used to create and to edit vector images. (See also
drawing program
illustration program)
Feature of Microsoft Office that simplifies the process of
gallery making selections from a list of alternatives by replacing
dialog boxes with visual presentations of results.
Software that is widely used in nearly every discipline and
general purpose application
occupation.
Display graphical elements called icons to represent
graphical user interface (GUI)
familiar objects and a mouse.
Software programs that have ribbons use Tabs to divide
group
major activity areas into groups.
Programs that provide support for Web site design and
HTML editor HTML coding. (See also Web authoring program and Web
authoring program )
 Graphical elements (or picture) that represents a program
icons
or device.
Used to create and to edit vector images. (See also drawing
illustration program
program)
Specialized graphics programs for editing or modifying
image editor
digital photographs. (See also photo editors)
A list of the various options, commands, and/or tools
menu
available to the user in an application.
A rectangular band located on the top part of the screen in
menu bar
an application that contains the menu options.
Also known as mobile applications, are add-on features
mobile app that perform a variety of tasks not associated with typical
cell phone use. (See also mobile application)
Also known as mobile apps, are add-on features that
mobile application perform a variety of tasks not associated with typical cell
phone use. (see also mobile app)
Professional-grade productivity application programs that
office software suite
are typically used in a business situation.
office suite Office software suite – productivity application programs.
Applications stored online that are available anywhere you
online office suite
can access the Internet.
Allow you to mix text and graphics to create publications
page layout program of professional quality. (See also desktop publishing
program)
Specialized graphics programs for editing or modifying
photo editor
digital photographs. (See also image editors)
pixel Thousands of dots used to represent images.
A graphical element on the computer screen that is
pointer controlled by a mouse and is used to select items on the
screen.
Applications that combine a variety of visual objects to
presentation graphics
create attractive, visually interesting presentations.
A collection of professional-grade application programs,
productivity suite including a word processor, spreadsheet, database
manager, and more.
Use thousands of dots or pixels to represent images.(See
raster
also bitmap image)
Software programs with a Ribbon gui use a ribbon to
ribbon replace menus and toolbars by organizing commonly used
functions into a set of tabs.
Designed to make it easier to find and use all the features
Ribbon GUI of an application. Uses a system of ribbons, tabs, and
galleries.
Role playing game (RPG) Complex video game where players assume roles
software engineer analyze users’ needs and create application software
 A collection of separate application programs bundled
software suite
together and sold as a group.
Applications that are more narrowly focused on specific
specialized application
disciplines and occupations.
Suites that focus on specific applications, such as financial
specialized suite
planning, accounting, etc.
The basic element of a spreadsheet application that consists
spreadsheet of a rectangular grid of rows and columns. (See also
worksheet, and sheet)
Photographs on a variety of subject material from
stock photograph
professional models to natural landscapes.
Works with end users, application software, and computer
system software
hardware to handle the majority of technical details.
Tabs divide ribbons into major activity areas organized into
tab
groups. Contextual tabs automatically appear when needed.
Contains small outlined areas called buttons that provide
toolbar
shortcuts for quick access to commonly used commands.
user interface The portion of an application that interfaces with the user.
Suites that include a variety of programs designed to make
utility suite
computing easier and safer.
video editor Are used to edit videos to enhance quality and appearance.
Helps to organize thoughts and guides people through the
Video game design software game design process including character development and
environmental design.
Geometric shapes or objects used to represent images. (See
vector illustration
also vector image)
Geometric shapes or objects used to represent images. (See
vector image
also vector illustration)
web authoring Creating a Web site
Programs that provide support for Web site design and
web authoring program HTML coding. (See also HTML editor and Web page
editor)
Programs that provide support for Web site design and
web page editor HTML coding. (See also Web authoring programs and
HTML editor)
A rectangular area that can contain a document, program,
window
or message.
Creates text-based files, called documents. Used to create
word processor
letters, memos, manuals, and brochures.
WYSIWYG (What you see is what you get) which means you can build
(what you see is what you get) a page without interacting directly with HTML code.
editor