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1
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consists of computer programs that control the workings of computer hardware

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software

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the two types of software:

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system software, application software

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(system software/application software) includes operating system, utilities and middleware that coordinate the activites and functions of the hardware and other programs.

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system software

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(system software/application software) are programs that help users solve particular problems

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application software

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the scope of problems and opportunities addressed by a particular organization

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sphere of influence

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which sphere of influence serves the needs of an individual user?

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personal sphere of influence

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a software that enables users to improve their personal effectiveness

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personal productivity software

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two or more people working together to achieve a common goal

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workgroup

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which sphere of influence helps workgroup members attain their common goals?

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workgroup sphere of influence

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which sphere of influence serves the needs of the firm in its interaction with its envoirment?

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enterprise sphere of influence

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types of system software

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operating systems, utility programs, middleware

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T/F: the application software controls the operations of computer hardware.

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F, systems software

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T/F: A systems software can support the application programs’ problem-solving capabilities.

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true

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a set of programs that controls computer hardware and acts as an interface with application programs.

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operating systems

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15
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the heart of the operating system

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kernel

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16
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controls the most critical processes of the OS

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kernel

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17
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ties all of the OS components together and regulates other programs

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kernel

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a storage device that contains some or all of the OS and can be used to start the computer if having trouble with the primary hard disk.

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rescue disk

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T/F: memory management allows the computer to execute program instructions effectively and to speed processing.

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true

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allocates the hard disk space to supplement the immediate, functional memory capacity of RAM

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virtual memory

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What are the five basic task management techniques (processing tasks)?

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multiuser, multi-processing, multithreading, real time, and multitasking

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allows two or more users to run programs at the same time on one computer.

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multiuser.

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supports running a program on more than one CPU

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multi-processing

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allows more than one program to run concurrently

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multitasking

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allows different threads of a single program to run concurrently

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multithreading

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it is to respond to input instantly

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real time

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27
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paging is an example of

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virtual memory

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28
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allows computers in a network to send and receive data and share computing resources

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networking capability

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29
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T/F: operating systems has access to system resources and security

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true

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30
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operating systems establishes a ______ procedure which may control access to specific system resources

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logon

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31
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Operating systems also manage files by ensuring that files in ________ storage are available when needed.

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secondary

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T/F: operating systems protect files from access by unauthorized users.

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true

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33
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T/F: Mac users can set up their computers to run both Windows and Mac OS X

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true

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34
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Open-source operating system

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Linux

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35
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T/F: Chrome OS is a Linux-based operating system designed for netbooks and nettops

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true

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36
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________ OS is Designed to run on inexpensive low-power computers

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Chrome

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37
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an open-source version of Chrome OS

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Chromium OS

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38
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an operating system for mobile devices

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Android

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39
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z/OS, HP-UX from Hewlett-Packard, and Linux are examples of ________ OSs

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mainframe

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40
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workgroup operating system that can be used on many computer system types and platforms

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UNIX

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41
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which workgroup operating system is a powerful server management system?

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Windows server

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42
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which workgroup operating system provides virtualization tools that allow various operating systems to run on a single server?

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Windows server

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43
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examples of Personal Computing Operating Systems:

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microsoft windows, mac OS X, IOS, Linux, Google Chrome, and google android, HP webOS.

44
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Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server can ______ a cluster of several servers

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manage

45
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First modern server OS from Apple

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MAC OS X server

46
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T/F: Mac OS X server was based on the Linux OS.

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F, UNIX OS

47
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IBM’s first 64-bit enterprise OS

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z/OS

48
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T/F: Smartphones employ full-fledged computer OSs.

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true

49
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a computer system (including a processor) implanted in and dedicated to the control of another device.

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embedded system

50
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Windows embedded and proprietary Linux-based systems are popular OSs for _______________.

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embedded systems

51
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a program that helps to perform maintenance or correct problems with a system.

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utility program

52
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software that allows differnet systems to communicate and exchange data.

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middleware

53
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can also be used as an interface between the internet and private corporate systems.

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middleware

54
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EAI stands for

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Enterprise Application Integration

55
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SOA

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Service oriented architecture

56
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ties together disparate applications.

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Enterprise application integration (EAI)

57
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a software design approach using modules to provide specific functions as services to other applications.

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service-oriented architecture (SOA)

58
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Utility programs include:

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  • Security utilities
  • File-compression utilities
  • Spam-filtering utilities
  • Network and Internet utilities
  • Server and mainframe utilities
  • Other utilities: mobile device management (MDM), defraggers, system cleaners,
    etc.
59
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allows individuals to access and interact with the computer system

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a user interface

60
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A command-based user interface requires _______ commands

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text

61
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The user interacts with icons and menus to send commands to the computer system

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A graphical user interface (GUI)

62
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NUI

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Natural User Interface

63
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T/F: Other user interfaces include: speech recognition, sight interfaces, brain interfaces, and multitouch interfaces.

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true

64
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API

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Application program Interface

65
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a set of programming instructions and standards for one software program to access and use the services of another software program.

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Application Program Interface (API)

66
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T/F: Hardware independence allows software development without concern for the specific underlying hardware.

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true

67
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A ___________ primary function is to apply the power of the computer to enable people, workgroup, and the entire enerprise to solve problems and perform specific tasks.

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application programs’

68
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a one-of-a-kind program for a specific application owned by the company, organization, or person that uses it.

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proprietary software

69
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software mass-produced by software vendors. Addresses needs that are common across businesses, organizations, or individuals

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off-the-shelf software

70
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companies that provide software, data storage, and other services via the internet.

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cloud service providers

71
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buisnesses subscribe to web-delivered business application software. Vendors include Oracle, SAP, NetSuite, Salesforce, and Google

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software as a service (SaaS)

72
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________ is considered one of the leading public cloud service providers.

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amazon

73
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why is amazon considered one of the leading public cloud service providers?

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because of Amazon Web Services (AWS) platform.

74
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________ applications store, manipulate, and retrieve data.

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Database

75
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perform statistical, financial, logical, database, graphics, and date and time calculations using a wide range of built-in functions.

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Spreadsheet analysis

76
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develops graphs, illustrations, drawings, and presentations.

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Presentation Graphics Program

77
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Helps people, groups, and organizations store useful information, such as a list of
tasks to complete or a set of names and addresses

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Personal Information Managers

78
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A collection of single programs packaged together in a bundle

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Software Suites and Integrated Software Packages

79
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_________ can include: word processor, spreadsheet, database management, graphics, communications tools, and organizers

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Software Suites

80
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T/F: Bundled suite is cost effective.

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true

81
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tax-preparation program

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TurboTax

82
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Computer-assisted design (CAD)
is an example of _________ application software

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personal

83
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Statistical software: SPSS and SAS are examples of ________ application softwares.

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personal

84
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an application program designed to support teamwork with people in the same location or dispersed around the world.

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Workgroup application software

85
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software that helps groups of people work together more effectively

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Groupware

86
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Also called collaborative software

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Groupware

87
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Software that benefits an entire organization

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Enterprise application software

88
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T/F: Usability on smartphones and mobile devices is an important factor of personal application software.

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F, enterprise application software

89
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Sets of keywords, commands, symbols, and a system of rules for constructing statements.

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Programming languages

90
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___________ Allows humans to communicate instructions to a computer

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programming languages

91
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a set of rules associated with a programming language

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Syntax

92
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a special software program that converts the programmer’s source code into the machine-language instructions

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Compiler

93
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__________(SDKs) and _________
(IDEs) have made software development easier than ever.

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Software development kits, integrated development environments

94
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(SDKs/IDE) combines all the tools required for software engineering into one package

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IDE

95
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T/F: IDE often serve the purpose of an SDK for a particular platform.

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F, SDKs often serve “ “ “ IDE “ “ “ “.

96
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Software issues include:

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  • Software bugs
  • Copyrights and licensing
  • Freeware and open-source software
  • Upgrades
  • Global software support
97
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a defect in a program that keeps it from performing as it should.

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Software bug

98
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T/F: Most software products are not protected by law using copyright or licensing provisions.

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F, they are protected.

99
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Permits you to install the software on one or more computers, used by one person

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Single-user license

100
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software that is made available to the public for free

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Freeware

101
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T/F: An Open-source software is distributed, typically for free, with the source code

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true

102
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is called the “soul of the computer”

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The OS

103
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Organizations typically use _________ software to meet common business needs and ___________ software to meet unique business needs

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off-the-shelf software, proprietary software.

104
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(GPL)

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General Public License

105
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General Public License (GPL) grants you the right to:

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  • Run the program for any purpose
  • Study how the program works and adapt it to your needs
  • Redistribute copies so you can help others
  • Improve the program and release improvements to the public

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