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Chapter 4 Flashcards

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Native App

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written for a specific platform and installed on a computer or mobile device

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Cloud App

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makes use of software and data that are not stored on your computer or mobile device

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Web App

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special type of cloud app that is accessed by visiting a website in a browser

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Retail Software

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mass-produced, copyrighted software that meets the needs of a wide variety of users

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Custom Software

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performs functions specific to a business or industry

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Shareware

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copyrighted software that is distributed at no cost for a trial period

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Freeware

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copyrighted software provided at no cost by an individual or company that retains all rights to the software

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Open Source Software

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software provided for use, modification, and redistribution

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Public-Domain Software

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has been donated for public use and has no copyright restrictions

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Software Registration

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optional and usually involves submitting your name and other personal information to the software manufacturer or developer

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Product Activation

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technique that some software manufacturers use to ensure that you do not install the software on more computers than legally licensed

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Computer-Aided design

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assists professionals and designers in creating engineering, architectural, and scientific designs and models

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Augmented Reality App

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overlays information and digital content on top of physical objects or locations

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Virtual Reality App

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provides an immersive user experience

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Personal Firewall

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security tool that detects and protects a personal computer and its data from unauthorized intrusions

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Antivirus Program

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protects a computer against viruses by identifying and removing any computer viruses found in memory, on storage media, or on incoming files

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worm

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resides in active memory and replicates itself over a network to infect computers and devices

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Trojan Horse

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destructive program disguised as a real program

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Rootkit

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program that easily can hide and allow someone to take full control over your computer

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Spyware Remover

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type of program that detects and deletes spyware and similar programs

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Adware Remover

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program that detects and deletes adware

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Spam

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unsolicited email message or posting sent to many recipients or forums at once

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Anti-Spam Program

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filtering program that attempts to remove spam before it reaches your inbox or forum

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Web Filtering Software

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program that restricts access to certain material on the web

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Phishing

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scam in which a perpetrator sends an official-looking email message that attempts to obtain you personal and/or financial information

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Phishing Filter

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program that warns or blocks you from potentially fraudulent or suspicious websites

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Pop-up Blocker/Pop-under Blocker

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filtering program that stops pop-up/pup-under ads from displaying on webpages

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File Manager

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tool that performs functions related to file management

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Search Tool

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program that attempts to locate a file, contact, calendar event, app or any other item stored on your computer or mobile device based on criteria you specify

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Image Viewer

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tool that allows users to display, copy, and print the contents of a graphics file, such as a photo

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Uninstaller

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tool that removes a program, as well as any associated entries in the system files

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Disk Cleanup

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tool searches for and removes unnecessary files on computers and mobile devices

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Disk Defragmenter

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tool that reorganizes the files and unused space on a computer’s hard drive so that the operating system accesses data more quickly and programs run faster

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Screen Saver

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tool that causes a display device’s screen to show a moving image or blank screen if no keyboard or mouse activity occurs for a specified time

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File Compression Tool

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shrinks the size of a file(s)

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PC Maintenance Tool

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program that identifies and fixes operating systems problems, detects and repairs drive problems, and includes the capability of improving a computer’s performance

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Backup Tool

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allows users to copy, or back up, selected files or the contents of an entire storage medium to another storage location

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Restore Tool

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reverses the process and returns backed up files to their original form

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Power Management Tool

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monitors a laptop or mobile device’s battery usage

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