Thursday 18 October 2012

Chapter 3

This assignment is given by Mr. Tri Djoko Wahjono, my PTI lecturer.

Chapter 3 – Discovering Computer 2011- Living in a Digital World
Page 183 – 184


I.True / False
  1. False
  2. False
  3. False
  4. True
  5. True
  6. True
  7. True
  8. False
  9. True
  10. True
  11. True
  12. True

II.Multiple Choice
1. A. Packaged Software
2. A. A software suite
3. B. Project management software
4. C. Document management
5. C. Personal DTP software
6. B. Photo management software
7. C. Newsgroup/message board
8. B. Online Help

III. Matcing
1.     I           6.L
2.     E          7.A
3.     J           8.G
4.     B          9.K
5.     D         10.C
Short Answer

1. Utility programs are normally software tools which resolve problems, or aid in the optimal use of a computer. Examples:  Examples:
  • Anti-virus utilities scan for computer viruses.
  • Archive utilities output a stream or a single file when provided with a directory or a set of files. Archive utilities, unlike archive suites, usually do not include compression or encryption capabilities. Some archive utilities may even have a separate un-archive utility for the reverse operation.
  • Backup utilities can make a copy of all information stored on a disk, and restore either the entire disk (e.g. in an event of disk failure) or selected files (e.g. in an event of accidental deletion).
  • Cryptographic utilities encrypt and decrypt streams and files.
  • Data compression utilities output a shorter stream or a smaller file when provided with a stream or file.

  • Malware, short for malicious software, is software used or created to disrupt computer operation, gather sensitive information, or gain access to private computer systems. It can appear in the form of code, scripts, active content, and other software.'Malware' is a general term used to refer to a variety of forms of hostile or intrusive software. Malware includes computer viruses, worms, trojan horses, spyware, adware, and other malicious programs.

2.Presentation softwares allow users to do their presentation with some features like slide shows,arranged word and design which makes the presentation not boring the attendants, and the users can insert image,music,or video which is  related to the presentation’s topic which will help the presentation easier to be understood by the attendants.The users also able to insert tables,charts and etc to give more information in the presentation.

People use media types like the images,audio-clips,video-clips, and photos to enhance the multimedia presentation


3. Travel and Mapping software display maps by searching for anaddress, postal code, telephone number, or pointof interest (such as airports, lodging, and historicalsites).

Reference software includesencyclopedias, dictionaries, and health/medical guides.


4. Computer-based training (CBT) is a type of education in which studentslearn by using and completing exerciseswith instructional software.

Athlete can learn the basic of some sports, while military and airlines use CBT simulations to train pilots to flyin various conditions and environments.


5. Many web sites offers web-based training to public for free, while there are some that need a registration and payment to take complete course. Web-based training is popular in business,industry, and schools for teaching new skills orenhancing existing skills of employees, teachers,or students.

To enhance communications,e-learning systems also may include feeding e-mail, blogs, wikis, newsgroups,forums, chat rooms, and groupware.

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