1. Multimedia Review Presented by Amie Ware

2. Software Terms Word Processor ◦An application designed for letter writing, reports, or charts and tables. (Microsoft Word, Corel, Word Perfect) Speadsheet ◦An application designed to manage and compare information stored in it (Excel, Lotus, Zcubes) Database ◦An application designed to store and retrieve specific pieces of data from a collection of information (Access, Oral)

3. Software Terms Presentation ◦An application designed to create slide-shows or other displays for viewing (PowerPoint, Keynote) Utility ◦Software that helps manage the computer and its processes (antivirus, back-up, etc.)

4. Other Terms Style ◦A set of formatting options Table ◦A way to organize information into columns and rows. Absolute Reference ◦A target that is set at a specific location (usually marked by a $) Formula ◦The process a spreadsheet follow when it calculates or sorts data (AUTOSUM, IF, etc.) expressed by an = before the calculation.

5. Other Terms Query ◦Find or extract data in a database Slide ◦A “page” in powerpoint that can be set to transition or animate within a presentation Transition/Animation ◦Slide transition determines how a slide enters or exits ◦Animation is animating the text and clip art. Domain ◦The host of a web page or email account (___@yahoo.com or ____@hotmail.com)___@yahoo.com

6. Other Terms HTTP ◦HyperText Transfer Protocol HTML ◦HyperText Markup Language Clip Art ◦Predrawn images used in word processor or other documents. Shortcut ◦Keyboard or toolbar commands for formatting and maneuvering (CTRL+END=End of document, CTRL+X=CUT) Dialogue Box ◦A windows that shows options or directions (for example a print dialogue box allows users to select which pages to print, etc.)

7. Other Terms Font ◦The type of lettering (Arial, Comic Sans, Times New Roman, Tahoma) Page Orientation ◦The direction a page will print (landscape or portrait) Queue ◦The window that shows files being printed. Format ◦The way a file, text, or image looks on the page (line spacing, borders, shading, etc.)

8. Other Terms Tab ◦The marker to indent paragraphs or align text Icon ◦An image that marks a shortcut or program, etc. (Blue “e” for Internet Explorer; a padlock for secure website) Folder ◦A way to organize files for easy retrieval Help ◦An option to get support in Windows or in specific application

9. Other Terms Task Bar ◦The bar that shows the date/time and currently open applications. Tool Bar ◦The menu of functions and shortcuts in an application (for example, Standard Toolbar has cut, undo, save, open…) Retrieval ◦Opening a document that has already been created

10. Other Terms Drag and drop ◦A process to move text with cutting and pasting Copyright ◦The laws that protect software and other creations from piracy and illegal duplication Firewall ◦A buffer to prevent unauthorized access to a network Operating Systems ◦Software that controls the resources of the computer (Windows, MacIntosh, Linux)

11. Other Terms Defragmentation ◦Utility program that rearranges files for better hard drive performance. Search Engine ◦A tool to search and retrieve information from the internet Favorites ◦Menu of most frequently visited websites Spider ◦Programs that locates information for search engines

12. Other Terms Ecommerce ◦Online business Trojan Horse ◦A virus that appears to do one task but actually does something else. Surge Suppressor ◦Hardware that prevents damage from power surges. Cookies ◦Small files used by websites to customize how one views a page

13. Good luck on the test!!!