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Lesson 7
Software Fundamentals
Term | Definition |
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Bitmapped graphics | Images created with a matrix of picture elements (Pixels) |
Cell | One intersection of a row and a column in a table or worksheet |
Database | A collection of related information organized for rapid search and retrieval |
Datasheet | A database table that stores subject-based data; The primary object in a database |
Field | In Access, a single piece of database information, such as a first name, a last name, or a telephone number; in Word, an indication of a location in which variable text or data can be inserted. |
Multimedia | The use of text, graphics, audio, and video in some combination to create an effective means of communication an interaction. |
Object | A discrete item that provides a description of virtually anything known to a computer |
Object Linking and Embedding (OLE) | A technology developed by Microsoft that lets you create a document or object in a one program and then link and/or embed that data into another program |
Presentation software | Software that is used to create and edit information to present in an electronic slide show format |
Primary key | Unique identifier of each record in an Access table |
Query | A database object which enables you to locate multiple records matching specified criteria |
Record | A group of related fields in a database, such as all the contact information for an individual |
Table | A datasheet that stores subject-based data. It is the primary object in an Access database |
Text Editor | A basic word-processing application |
Utility Program | Systems software that performs tasks related to managing the computer's resources, file management, diagnostics, and others specialized chores. |
Vector Graphics | Graphic that use points, lines, curves, and shapes based on mathematical equations to represent images |
Word-Processing software | Software used to prepare text documents such as letter, reports, flyers, brochures, and books. |
Workbook | Where worksheets are stored; a workbook contains one or more worksheets. |
Worksheet | A spreadsheet in Excel, consisting of a grid of rows and columns formatted numbers, text and formulas |