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3 Software Flashcards

1
Q

Utility program

A

Used to support, enhance, expand existing programs in computer system

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2
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Booting

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Loads the operating system into main memory

  1. diagnostic
  2. BIOS
  3. OS
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3
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Kernel

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Manages CPU

Remains in memory while computer is running and copies into memory other programs

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4
Q

Root directory
parent folder
Subfolder

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D

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5
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Device drivers

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Allow input and output devices to communicate with the rest of the computer system

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6
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Utility programs

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Perform tasks related to control, allocation, and maintenance of computer resources

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7
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Bootcamp

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Runs OS and Windows

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8
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Spotlight

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File locator

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9
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Unix

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Proprietary multitasking OS for multiple users that has built-in networking capability and multiple versions
Command-line interface or GUI
Servers or workstations
Very stable
Not open-source
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10
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Linux

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Nonproprietary version of Unix

Open-source

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11
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Public-domain

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Not copyrighted,

May be duplicated by anybodyQ

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12
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Freeware

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Copyrighted

Distributed free

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13
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Shareware

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Copyrighted
Distributed for free trial
Must pay after

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14
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Web app

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Runs on remote server

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15
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Executable file

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Contain instructions that tell the computer how to perform a particular task

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16
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Lossy compression

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Discard data

Used for graphics files, sound files

17
Q

Personal information manager

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Keeps track of addresses, telephone numbers, appointements, lists, notes

18
Q

Project management software

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Plans and schedules people, costs, resources for projects

19
Q

System restore

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Automatically creates duplicates of libraries, desktops, contacts, favourites to another location

20
Q

UNIX

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Used by most supercomputers

21
Q

Project management software

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Designed for managing real estate

22
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Webware as a service

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Vendor hosts the software online over the internet and you do not need to install the software on your computer

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