Chapter 4 Flashcards

1
Q

An approach to computing where tasks are assigned to a combination of connections, software,
and services accessed over a network.

A

Cloud computing

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2
Q

Programs that direct the performance of a specific use of computers

A

Application software

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3
Q

A system of programs that manages the operations of a computer system

A

System software

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4
Q

Companies that own, operate, and maintain application software for a fee as a service over the Internet.

A

Application service provider
(ASP)

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5
Q

Integrated software tool that supports the development of software application

A

CASE tools

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6
Q

Software designed in-house for use by a specific organization or set of users.

A

Custom software (

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7
Q

The function that provides a means of communitcation between end users and an operating system

A

User interface

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8
Q

Acronym meaning commercial off-the-shelf.

A

COTS software (130)

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9
Q

Provides a greater memory capability than a
computer’s actual memory capacity.

A

Virtual memory

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10
Q

The ability to do several computing tasks
concurrently

A

Multitasking

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11
Q

Converts numeric data into graphic displays.

A

Presentation graphics
software

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12
Q

Translates high-level instructions into machine
language instructions.

A

Language translator

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13
Q

Performs housekeeping chores for a computer
system

A

Utilities (

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14
Q

A category of application software that performs common information processing tasks for
end users.

A

General-purpose application
software

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14
Q

Software available for the specific applications of
end users in business, science, and other fields.
end user

A

Function-specific application
software

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15
Q

Helps you surf the Web.

A

Web browser

16
Q

Uses your networked computer to send and
receive messages.

A

E-mail

17
Q

Creates and displays a worksheet for analysis.

A

Spreadsheet package

18
Q

Enables you to produce your own brochures and newsletters.

A

Desktop publishing (DTP)

18
Q

Allows you to create and edit documents.

A

Word processing software (

19
Q

Helps you keep track of appointments and tasks.

A

Personal information manager
(PIM)

20
Q

A program that performs several general-purpose
application

A

Integrated package

21
Q

A combination of individual general-purpose
application packages that work easily together

A

Software suites

22
Q

Software to support the collaboration of teams and
workgroups.

A

Groupware

23
Q

Uses instructions in the form of coded strings of ones and zeros.

A

Machine language

24
Q

Uses instructions consisting of symbols representing operation codes and storage locations

A

. Assembler language

25
Q

Uses instructions in the form of brief statements
or the standard notation of mathematics.

A

High-level language

26
Q

Might take the form of query languages and report
generators

A

Fourth-generation language

27
Q

Languages that tie together data and the actions that will be performed on the data.

A

Object-oriented language

28
Q

As easy to use as one’s native tongue.

A

Natural language

29
Q

Includes programming editors, debuggers, and
code generators

A

Programming language

30
Q

Produces hyperlinked multimedia documents for
the Web.

A

HTML

31
Q

A Web document content description language.

A

XML

32
Q

A popular object-oriented language for Web-based applications.

A

.Java

33
Q

Windows, Linux, and Mac OS are common
examples.

A

Operating system

34
Q

Software that helps diverse applications work
together.

A

Middleware (

35
Q

Enables you to communicate and collaborate
in real time with the online associates in your
workgroup.

A

Instant messaging

36
Q

Links business functions within applications for the exchange of data between companies via the Web.

A

Web services