Block 2, Chapter 3 Flashcards
_________ is a generic term for organized collections of computer data and instructions that cause the computer hardware to perform specific operations
Software
_________ contains instructions that provide basic, non-task-specific, functions of the computer system
System software
Programs that do real work for users are known as _________
Applications
What software enhances the basic operating system by adding network features?
Network Operating System - NOS
What allocates memory, processes tasks, accesses disks and peripherals, and serves as the user interface?
Operating System - OS
_________ became the first open or standard operating system that could be improved or enhanced by anyone
UNIX
_________ are the basic unit for storing and manipulating a collection of logically related information known as _________
- Files- Data
_________ is an operating system that is a modular Unix-like, multitasking and multiuser
Linux
The term _________ collectively describes any or all of several generations of Microsoft operating system products
Windows
It was the first commercially successful personal computer to feature a mouse and a graphical user interface rather than a command line interface.
Macintosh or Mac
Which operating system coordinates the activities of multiple computers to keep the network running smoothly?
Network Operating System - NOS
A piece of software is considered _________ software if it initiates TCP connections
Client
A piece of software is considered _________ software if it listens to a TCP port for connections and accepts and services those connections
Server
A _________ is a combination of hardware and software that manages network resources
Server
What types of servers are normally associated with domains?
Dedicated servers
The operation of a _________ server must divide its workload between its application work and its server work
Non-dedicated server
_________ software is any tool that functions and is operated by means of a computer, with the purpose of supporting or improving the software user’s work
Application
Corel Word Perfect is an example of application software used as a _________
Word Processor
_________ are frequently used for financial information
Spreasheets
A specific type of application software that is used to describe electronic media devices used to store and experience multimedia content
Multimedia
May be thought of as an electronic filing system
Database
A fast, flexible, and reliable means to transmit messages over communications networks
Software that gives the user an enormous amount of easy control over the information displayed
Presentation Graphic Software
______ is designed to infiltrate or damage a computer system without the owner’s informed consent
Malware
_________ is an enterprise information portal that can be configured to run Intranet, Extranet and Internet sites
SharePoint
Viruses and worms are the best-known types of _________
Malicious Software (Malware)
Malware is not the same as ____________
Defective Software
The primary purpose of a virus is to _________ itself as often as possible and thereby disrupts the operation of the infected computer or the program
Replicate
A _________ virus is extremely dangerous
Boot-sector
File infectors operate in memory and usually infect _________ files
Executable
Commercially produced programs for the purpose of monitoring and collecting information about computer users are known as _________
Spyware
A common method of spreading a virus is through _________ services
The most common symptom of virus infection in a network is______________________
One or more workstations misbehaving
_________ helps you to determine whether or not someone attempted to break into your system
Detection
_________ prevents spyware from collecting information about the user
Anti-spyware
_________ are used within the base network to protect secure Air Force local area networks
Firewalls
