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Chapter 3- Software Flashcards

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System software

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Any program created from the operation, maintenance, and security of a computer.

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Operating system

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Software that manages the flow of data between hardware components and allows the user to communicate with the computer.

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Boot process

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The start-up process of a computer, which includes loading the operating system from the disk.

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Compatible

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The condition whereby two computers can use the same software because the fun the same operating system.

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Graphical user interface (GUI)

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A type of operating system interface that allows users to communicate with the computer via graphical elements on the screen.

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Command-line interface

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A way to interact with computers that requires users to memorize and type a series of commands.

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Multitasking

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The ability to run multiple programs at the same time.

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Device drivers

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Programs that allow operating systems to communicate with hardware.

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Open source

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A type of software license that permits the source code to be freely distributed and modified.

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Start screen

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The new default screen in windows 8, it can run mobile-style apps and display live titles that show real-time information.

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Desktop

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The traditional starting area in GUI-based operating systems

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Live titles

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A graphic element in the Windows 8 Start screen that can display real-time information such as the current weather, news, or social media updates

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Widgets

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A small screen element that provides automatically updating information without the need to open an app.

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Application Software

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Software that allows individuals to complete a variety of work and school-related tasks. Entertainment software and most mobile apps are also in this category.

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Security software

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Programs that help keep you , your computer, and your personal information safe from a variety of threats.

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Security suite

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A bundle of programs that accomplish a variety of security-related tasks

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Malware

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A generic term to describe various kinds of malicious programs created to harm a computer or steal valuable information.

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Firewall

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A software utility dedicated to examining and blocking Internet traffic.

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Encryption

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The process of scrambling your data or storage devices to make them unreadable by anyone who doesn’t have the proper key.

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Parental control

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Utilities that allow parents to set a variety of limits on their children’s internet usage

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Virtual machine

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A special environment that allows users to run an operating system in top of another operating system.

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Virtualization software

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The software that allows you to run a virtual machine.

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Formatting

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The process of preparing a storage device for use by an operating system.

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Partitioning

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Dividing a hard drive into multiple sections

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File system

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The way in which the operating system views and manages the space in a storage device.

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Disk defragmentation

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An optimization utility hat will reorganize dukes and fragments to place related ones nearer to each other

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Disk cleanup

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A utility that clears out temporary files that take up space in your hard drive

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File compression

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The process of making a file smaller than its original size

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Backup

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A copy of one or more files that is made in case the originals become lost or damaged.

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Cloud backup

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Utility software that creates automated backups to an online account

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File hierarchy

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The way a computer organizes files, consisting of drives, folders and files

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Drives

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A computers storage devices

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Folders

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A container that can store files or other folders. Also known as a directory.

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Files

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The most fundamental component of storage that users interact with. A file can contain the instructions of a computer program or the data that you care to store.

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Root directory

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The location on a drive that is outside of any folders or directories

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Path

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A complete address that describes the exact location of a file

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Icon

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A graphical representation of a file, folder, or drive.

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File extension

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A short, unique sequence of characters located after a file’s name that indicates the file type.

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Clipboard

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A temporary holding space in the computers memory for data that is being copied or moved.

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Copy

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A command that places a copy of the selected object into the clipboard

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Cut

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A command that removes the selected object from their current location and places them into the clipboard

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Paste

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A command that places the content of the clipboard into the location where this command is issued.

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Delete

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A command that removes a file from your drive.

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Installed

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The process of having software set up by the operating system so that it can be used.

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Software license

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A contract from the software creator that specifies the rules for using this software.

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Copyright law

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A federal law that gives software creators a variety of rights and privileges over their creative work

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End-user license agreement (EULA)

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The typical license that a user must agree to before installing software.

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Volume license

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License that allows companies to install software on multiple machines.

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Subscription model

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A payment method for software that has users pay a fixed amount of money per month in order to use the software

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Shareware

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Software that is free to download and install, but will stop working after a trail period unless the user purchases the software

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Freeware

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Any software that is free to use without any specified time restrictions.

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Web-based applications

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A program that runs directly on your web browser

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Office suite

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A bundle of programs that help businesses efficiently carry out tasks such as writing letters, analyzing sales figures and scheduling meetings

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Word processing software

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Software that provides tools for creating, editing, and formatting all kinds of text-based documents

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Spreadsheet software

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Software used for entering, calculating, and analyzing sets of numbers. This software is also used for creating charts

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Database

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An organized method for storing information

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Database management system (DBMS)

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Software that allows users to create and manage complex databases.

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Presentation software

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A category of software that enables users to create electronic slideshows that are used to present information

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Personal information manager (PIM)

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Software that is designed to keep individuals organized via the management of contacts, appointments, to do lists, and email.

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Media players

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An application that allows you to listen to music and play videos

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Bitmap graphics

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A type of image that is represented by individual pixels

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Vector graphics

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A type of image that relies on mathematics which allows users to increase or decrease the size of the image without any distortion

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Computer aided design (CAD)

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Software that aids architects, engineers, and many others who need to create s digital model of an object.

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3D modeling software

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Used by professional artists and animators who need to create 3D graphics and characters for advertisements, video games, cartoons, and movies

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Virtual reality

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An experience where humans can interact with realistic environments that are simulated by computers.

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Vertical market softwRe

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Software that is created for a specific industry such as health care or insurance

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Enterprise resource planning (ERP)

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A system that brings together many types of business functions into one software solution

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Project management

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A sophisticated plan used by businesses to track and achieve a variety of goals.

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Customer relationship management (CRM)

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Software that allows sales departments to manage call centers, suppose customers and keep track of sales commissions.

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Software development life cycle (SDLC)

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A series of steps that take programmers from the idea and planning stages through the actual programming, testing and maintenance of software

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Algorithm

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A series of steps that describe exactly what each portion of a program is suppose to do.

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Flowchart

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Chart that uses special symbols to trace the steps of a program’s development.

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Coding

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The process of converting algorithms and flow charts into an actual computer program

74
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Integrated development environment (IDE)

A

Software that helps developers build their computer programs

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Compiler

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A program that translates a specific programming language into a machine language that can be processed by the CPU

76
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Beta version

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An early version of a computer program used to test the software in real-world conditions

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Bugs

A

Errors in a software program.

78
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Software updates

A

Software patches used to fix errors and security vulnerabilities.

79
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Any program created from the operation, maintenance, and security of a computer.

A

System software

80
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Software that manages the flow of data between hardware components and allows the user to communicate with the computer.

A

Operating system

81
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The start-up process of a computer, which includes loading the operating system from the disk.

A

Boot process

82
Q

The condition whereby two computers can use the same software because the fun the same operating system.

A

Compatible

83
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A type of operating system interface that allows users to communicate with the computer via graphical elements on the screen.

A

Graphical user interface (GUI)

84
Q

A way to interact with computers that requires users to memorize and type a series of commands.

A

Command-line interface

85
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The ability to run multiple programs at the same time.

A

Multitasking

86
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Programs that allow operating systems to communicate with hardware.

A

Device drivers

87
Q

A type of software license that permits the source code to be freely distributed and modified.

A

Open source

88
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The new default screen in windows 8, it can run mobile-style apps and display live titles that show real-time information.

A

Start screen

89
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The traditional starting area in GUI-based operating systems

A

Desktop

90
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A graphic element in the Windows 8 Start screen that can display real-time information such as the current weather, news, or social media updates

A

Live titles

91
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A small screen element that provides automatically updating information without the need to open an app.

A

Widgets

92
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Software that allows individuals to complete a variety of work and school-related tasks. Entertainment software and most mobile apps are also in this category.

A

Application Software

93
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Programs that help keep you , your computer, and your personal information safe from a variety of threats.

A

Security software

94
Q

A bundle of programs that accomplish a variety of security-related tasks

A

Security suite

95
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A generic term to describe various kinds of malicious programs created to harm a computer or steal valuable information.

A

Malware

96
Q

A software utility dedicated to examining and blocking Internet traffic.

A

Firewall

97
Q

The process of scrambling your data or storage devices to make them unreadable by anyone who doesn’t have the proper key.

A

Encryption

98
Q

Utilities that allow parents to set a variety of limits on their children’s internet usage

A

Parental control

99
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A special environment that allows users to run an operating system in top of another operating system.

A

Virtual machine

100
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The software that allows you to run a virtual machine.

A

Virtualization software

101
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The process of preparing a storage device for use by an operating system.

A

Formatting

102
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Dividing a hard drive into multiple sections

A

Partitioning

103
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The way in which the operating system views and manages the space in a storage device.

A

File system

104
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An optimization utility hat will reorganize dukes and fragments to place related ones nearer to each other

A

Disk defragmentation

105
Q

A utility that clears out temporary files that take up space in your hard drive

A

Disk cleanup

106
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The process of making a file smaller than its original size

A

File compression

107
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A copy of one or more files that is made in case the originals become lost or damaged.

A

Backup

108
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Utility software that creates automated backups to an online account

A

Cloud backup

109
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The way a computer organizes files, consisting of drives, folders and files

A

File hierarchy

110
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A computers storage devices

A

Drives

111
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A container that can store files or other folders. Also known as a directory.

A

Folders

112
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The most fundamental component of storage that users interact with. A file can contain the instructions of a computer program or the data that you care to store.

A

Files

113
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The location on a drive that is outside of any folders or directories

A

Root directory

114
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A complete address that describes the exact location of a file

A

Path

115
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A graphical representation of a file, folder, or drive.

A

Icon

116
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A short, unique sequence of characters located after a file’s name that indicates the file type.

A

File extension

117
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A temporary holding space in the computers memory for data that is being copied or moved.

A

Clipboard

118
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A command that places a copy of the selected object into the clipboard

A

Copy

119
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A command that removes the selected object from their current location and places them into the clipboard

A

Cut

120
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A command that places the content of the clipboard into the location where this command is issued.

A

Paste

121
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A command that removes a file from your drive.

A

Delete

122
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The process of having software set up by the operating system so that it can be used.

A

Installed

123
Q

A contract from the software creator that specifies the rules for using this software.

A

Software license

124
Q

A federal law that gives software creators a variety of rights and privileges over their creative work

A

Copyright law

125
Q

The typical license that a user must agree to before installing software.

A

End-user license agreement (EULA)

126
Q

License that allows companies to install software on multiple machines.

A

Volume license

127
Q

A payment method for software that has users pay a fixed amount of money per month in order to use the software

A

Subscription model

128
Q

Software that is free to download and install, but will stop working after a trail period unless the user purchases the software

A

Shareware

129
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Any software that is free to use without any specified time restrictions.

A

Freeware

130
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A program that runs directly on your web browser

A

Web-based applications

131
Q

A bundle of programs that help businesses efficiently carry out tasks such as writing letters, analyzing sales figures and scheduling meetings

A

Office suite

132
Q

Software that provides tools for creating, editing, and formatting all kinds of text-based documents

A

Word processing software

133
Q

Software used for entering, calculating, and analyzing sets of numbers. This software is also used for creating charts

A

Spreadsheet software

134
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An organized method for storing information

A

Database

135
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Software that allows users to create and manage complex databases.

A

Database management system (DBMS)

136
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A category of software that enables users to create electronic slideshows that are used to present information

A

Presentation software

137
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Software that is designed to keep individuals organized via the management of contacts, appointments, to do lists, and email.

A

Personal information manager (PIM)

138
Q

An application that allows you to listen to music and play videos

A

Media players

139
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A type of image that is represented by individual pixels

A

Bitmap graphics

140
Q

A type of image that relies on mathematics which allows users to increase or decrease the size of the image without any distortion

A

Vector graphics

141
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Software that aids architects, engineers, and many others who need to create s digital model of an object.

A

Computer aided design (CAD)

142
Q

Used by professional artists and animators who need to create 3D graphics and characters for advertisements, video games, cartoons, and movies

A

3D modeling software

143
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An experience where humans can interact with realistic environments that are simulated by computers.

A

Virtual reality

144
Q

Software that is created for a specific industry such as health care or insurance

A

Vertical market softwRe

145
Q

A system that brings together many types of business functions into one software solution

A

Enterprise resource planning (ERP)

146
Q

A sophisticated plan used by businesses to track and achieve a variety of goals.

A

Project management

147
Q

Software that allows sales departments to manage call centers, suppose customers and keep track of sales commissions.

A

Customer relationship management (CRM)

148
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A series of steps that take programmers from the idea and planning stages through the actual programming, testing and maintenance of software

A

Software development life cycle (SDLC)

149
Q

A series of steps that describe exactly what each portion of a program is suppose to do.

A

Algorithm

150
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Chart that uses special symbols to trace the steps of a program’s development.

A

Flowchart

151
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The process of converting algorithms and flow charts into an actual computer program

A

Coding

152
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Software that helps developers build their computer programs

A

Integrated development environment (IDE)

153
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A program that translates a specific programming language into a machine language that can be processed by the CPU

A

Compiler

154
Q

An early version of a computer program used to test the software in real-world conditions

A

Beta version

155
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Errors in a software program.

A

Bugs

156
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Software patches used to fix errors and security vulnerabilities.

A

Software updates

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