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Ch. 3 Flashcards

1
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What are the two types of software?

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  1. Operating system

2. Application software

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What are the subsections of application software?

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  1. Productivity software
  2. Utility software
  3. Programming software
  4. Applications for enterprise (ERP)
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What does an operating system do?

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Manages the hardware and creates the interface between the hardware and the user.

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What functions does an operating system perform?

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  1. Managing the hardware resources of the computer
  2. Providing the user-interface components
  3. Providing a platform for software developers to write applications
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What are the most popular operating systems?

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  • Microsoft windows
  • Apple Mac OS
  • Linux
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What is application software?

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Software that allows users to accomplish some goal or purpose

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What is productivity software? (subsection of application software)

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To help employees complete their job duties such as Microsoft Office

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What is utility software? (subsection of application software)

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Allows you to fix or modify your computer. Ex. antivirus software

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What is programming software? (subsection of application software)

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  • Makes more software
  • Programmers can code, test, and convert into a format that the computer will understand
  • CIS students typically use visual studio
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What is enterprise application software (ERP)? (subsection of application software)

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These were developed to provide a common application that supports functions across the entire enterprise for the company’s employees.

ex. an ERP can contain the general ledger and its subsidiary ledgers such as accounts payable and accounts receivable

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What are some types of enterprise application software?

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  1. SAP (most popular)
  2. Customer relationship management (CRM)
  3. Supply chain management (SCM)
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What is customer relationship management (CRM)? (subsection of enterprise application)

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  • Manages an organization’s customers and personalizes your relationship with the customer.
  • An example is salesforce
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What is supply chain management (SCM)? (subsection of enterprise application)

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Manage’s an organization’s suppliers–>manufacturing facilities–>distributors

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What is cloud computing?

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Internet-bases applications, services, and data storage

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What are the advantages of cloud computing?

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  • No software to install or upgrade
  • If you have internet access, you can always use it
  • No restrictions on how much you store and don’t have to worry about losing it.
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What are the disadvantages of cloud computing?

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  • Your information is stored on someone else’s computer
  • Internet access is required
  • Relying on someone else to provide these services
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What is private cloud?

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Still uses the cloud concepts but allows a business to control that specific space and improves who is able to access it and how it is secured

18
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What is virtualization?

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Using software to simulate a compute or some other device and can create a server without actually purchasing a server.

(Refers to the act of creating a virtual version of something.)

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What kind of language is software written in?

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Programming language

20
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What does programming language consist of?

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Consists of commands organized logically to execute specific functions

21
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What is programming language written in?

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Human-readable format (source code) and then converted to machine-readable format (object code)

22
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What can object code be interpreted by?

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By a computer to allow interaction with the hardware

23
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What is open-source software?

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  • Code is shared with everyone to use and add features or fix bugs
  • Examples are Firefox browser and Linux operating system
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What is closed-source software?

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  • This source code is closely guarded, often because it’s considered a trade secret that creates scarcity and keeps the organization competitive.
  • Only object code is available for purchase (you’re not purchasing the software but you are paying to use it)
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Characteristics of open-source software?

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  • Software is available for free
  • Source code can be reviewed prior to installing
  • Large programmer groups can fix bugs and add feature
  • May increase risk of attack as everyone knows how your software works
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Characteristics of closed-source software?

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  • Company that developed the software provides technical support
  • Employs large number of programmers to enhance the product

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