Universidad Autnoma de Ciudad Jurez

Instituto de Ingeniera y Tecnologa

Ingeniera en Sistemas computacionales

Understanding Computers

Jimnez Ivarra Ricardo

Matricula: 160016

Chapter 6
Application Software
THE BASICS OF APPLICATION SOFTWARE
All computer users should be familiar with the basic characteristics and concepts related to
application software (apps) for instance, the different possible ownership rights and
delivery methods used with application software, how software for personal computers and
mobile devices differs, and the basic commands that are common to most types of
application software. Although these topics are discussed next in the context of application
software, they also apply to other types of software, such as system software.

Software Ownership Rights

The ownership rights of a software program specify the allowable use of that program.
After a software program is developed, the developer (typically an individual or an
organization) holds the ownership rights for that program and decides whether or not the
program can be sold, shared with others, or otherwise distributed. When a software
program is purchased, the buyer is not actually buying the software.

Commercial Software
Commercial software is software that is developed and sold for a profit. When you buy a
commercial software program (such as Microsoft Office, TurboTax, or GarageBand), it
typically comes with a single-user license, which means you cannot legally make copies of
the installation CD or file to give to your friends and you cannot legally install the software
on their computers using your copy. You cannot even install the software on a second
computer that you own, unless allowed by the license.

Accounting and Personal Finance Software

Accounting software is used to automate some of the accounting activities that need to be
performed on a regular basis. Common tasks include recording purchases and payments,
managing inventory, creating payroll documents and checks, preparing financial
statements, keeping track of business expenses, and creating and managing customer
accounts and invoices.

Project Management, Collaboration, and Remote Access Software

Project management software is used to plan, schedule, track, and analyze the tasks
involved in a project, such as the construction of a building or the schedule for preparing a
large advertising campaign for a client. Project management capabilities are often included
in collaboration softwaresoftware that enables a group of individuals to work together on
a projectand are increasingly available as cloud software programs.

Chapter 7
Computer Networks
Television and Radio Broadcasting
Two other original communications networks are broadcast television networks and radio
networks. These networks are still used to deliver TV and radio content to the public,
though some of this content is also available via the Internet today. Other networks
involved with television content delivery are cable TV networks, satellite TV networks, and
the private closed-circuit television (CCTV) systems used by businesses for surveillance
and security purposes. Cable and satellite TV networks are also used today to provide
access to the Internet.

Global Positioning System (GPS) Applications

The global positioning system (GPS) network consists of 24 Department of Defense GPS
satellites (in orbit approximately 12,000 miles above the earth) that are used for location
and navigation purposes. A GPS receiver measures the distance between the receiver and
four GPS satellites simultaneously to determine the receivers exact geographic location;
these receivers are accurate to within 3 meters (less than 10 feet).

Monitoring Systems
Monitoring systems use networking technology to determine the current location or status
of an object. Some monitoring systems in use today use the RFID tags and RFID readers
discussed in Chapter 4 to monitor the status of the objects (such as shipping boxes,
livestock, or expensive equipment) to which the RFID tags are attached. Other monitoring
systems use GPS technology. For instance, many law enforcement ankle bracelet
monitoring systems use GPS to detect if the offender has left his or her authorized areas,
and the OnStar system built into many GM cars uses GPS to locate vehicles when the
occupant activates the service or when sensors indicate that the car was involved in an
accident. There are also vehicle monitoring systems that are installed in cars by parents
and employers to monitor the location and use of the vehicles (by children or employees,

respectively) using networking technology; child monitoring systems allow parents to

monitor the physical locations of their children. Both types of monitoring systems typically
record a location history; many also allow the location of a vehicle or child to be tracked in
real time via a Web site or mobile app.

Multimedia Networking
A growing use of home networks is to deliver digital multimedia content (such as digital
photos, digital music, home movies, downloaded movies, and recorded TV shows) to
devices (such as computers, mobile devices, televisions, and home entertainment
systems) on that network. Home networks are also used to connect smart TVs to the
Internet. While sometimes the necessary networking capabilities are built into the devices
being used (such as smart TVs with wireless technology built in), a multimedia networking
device (such as a digital media receiver or digital media streamer) can be used to connect
a conventional television to your home network to deliver content from your networked
devices or the Internet to that television.

Videoconferencing, Collaborative Computing, and Telecommuting

Videoconferencing is the use of networking technology to conduct real-time, face-to-face
meetings between individuals physically located in different places. Videoconferencing can
take place between individuals using their personal computers and the Internet (as
discussed in more detail in Chapter 8) or it can take place using two mobile phones or
other mobile devices with videoconferencing (sometimes called video calling or video chat)
capabilities.

Telemedicine
Telemedicine is the use of networking technology to provide medical information and
services. At its simplest level, it includes Web sites that patients can access to contact their
physicians, make appointments, view lab results, and more. However, more complex
telemedicine systems are often used to provide care to individuals who may not otherwise
have access to that care, such as allowing individuals living in remote areas to consult with
a specialist.

KEY TERM MATCHING CHAPTER 6

Instructions: Match each key term on the left with the definition on the right that best
describes it.
1. ___b_A collection of related data that is stored in a manner enabling information to be
retrieved as needed.
2. ___c_A collection of related fields in a database; also called a row.
3. __j__A collection of worksheets saved in a single spreadsheet file.
4. _i___An agreement, either included in a software package or displayed on the screen
when the software is installed or launched, that specifies the conditions under which the
program can be used.
5. __d__An entry in a worksheet cell that performs computations on worksheet data and
displays the results.
6. __a__A single category of data to be stored in a database, such as a persons name or
phone number; also called a column.
7. __g__A text-based entry in a worksheet cell that identifies data on the worksheet.
8. __h_Copyrighted software that is distributed on the honor system; consumers should
either pay for it or uninstall it after the trial period.
9. __f__Software that is not copyrighted and may be used without restriction.
10. __e__The location at the intersection of a row and column on a worksheet into which
data can be typed.

a. cell
b. database
c. field
d. formula
e. label
f. public domain software
g. record
h. shareware
i. software license
j. workbook

SELF-QUIZ CHAPTER 6
Instructions: Circle T if the statement is true, F if the statement is false, or write the best
answer in the space provided. Answers for the self-quiz are located in the References and
Resources Guide at the end of the book.
1. T F Microsoft Office is one example of a software suite.
2. T F Changing the font size in a document is an example of a formatting operation.
3. T F In a word processing document, the Enter key is always pressed at the end of each
screen line to move down to the next line.
4. T F The formula =A2+B2 located in cell C2 would multiply the two cells to the left of cell
C2.
5. T F Typically, a single software program can be installed on both a computer and a
mobile device.
6. T F With a(n) program, the source code for the program is made available to the public
and so can be modified by others.
7. T F The blinking vertical line displayed on the screen that indicates the current location
in a document, such as where the next change will be made to the document in a word
processing program, is called the .
8. T F A named formula (such as @SUM) in a spreadsheet program is called a(n) .
9. T F In a relational database, the database object that contains the actual data is the .
10. Match each application with its type of application program, and write the
corresponding number in the blank to the left of each application.
a. Listening to a music CD.

1. DVD authoring software

b. Creating a childs birthday invitation.

2. Media player

c. Creating a home movie DVD.

3. Personal publishing software

KEY TERM MATCHING CHAPTER 7

Instructions: Match each key term on the left with the definition on the right that best
describes it.
1. __c__A collection of computers and other hardware devices that are connected together
to share hardware, software, and data, as well as to communicate electronically with one
another.
2. __b__A device used for receiving or sending radio signals; often used to increase the
range of a network.
3. __e__A device used to connect multiple devices on a single (typically wired) network;
forwards packets to only the intended recipient.
4.___d__A networking standard for very short-range wireless connections; the devices are
automatically connected once they get within the allowable range.
5. __a__A network in which there are multiple connections between the devices on the
network so that messages can take any of several possible paths.
6.___j__ A wireless networking standard that is faster and has a greater range than Wi-Fi.
7.___i__ A networking protocol that uses packet switching to facilitate the transmission of
messages; the protocol used with the Internet.
8. ___g__A system that uses satellites and a receiver to determine the exact geographic
location of the receiver.
9. ___h__A type of data transmission where the data is represented by 0s and 1s.
10. __f___A widely used wired LAN networking standard

a. antenna
b. Bluetooth
c. computer network
d. digital transmission
e. Ethernet (802.3)
f. global positioning system (GPS)
g. mesh network
h. switch
i. TCP/IP
j. WiMAX (802.16)

SELF-QUIZ CHAPTER 7
Instructions: Circle T if the statement is true, F if the statement is false, or write the best
answer in the space provided. Answers for the self-quiz are located in the References and
Resources Guide at the end of the book.
1. T F GPS systems are used only by the government.
2. T F With serial transmissions, each bit of data is sent individually.
3. T F The Internet is an example of a LAN.
4. T F The type of cable used inside most homes for telephone service is twisted-pair wire.
5. T F A router is a type of modem.
6. T F With a(n) network topology, all devices are connected in a line to a central cable.
7. T F A(n) phone can be used with more than one communications network, such as
when used with both a cellular and Wi-Fi network.
8. T F A small network designed to connect the personal devices for an individual (such as
via Bluetooth) is called a(n) .
9. T F A(n) is a network that transfers private information securely over the Internet or
other public network.
10. T F Match each description to its networking application, and write the corresponding
number in the blank to the left of the description.
a.__5_ To diagnose a patient from a distance.
b.__1_ To work for a company in New York when you live in California.
c.__3_ To watch a TV show in the living room that is recorded on your computer.
d.__4_To receive telephone calls while you are out shopping.
e.__2__ To determine your physical location while hiking in the mountains

1. Multimedia networking
2. GPS
3. Telemedicine
4. Telecommuting
5. Cellular phone