Computer Ch 3 And 4 Flashcards
3-D modeling software
Used by professional artists and animators who need to create 3 dimensional graphics and characters for advertisements video games cartoons and movies
Algorithm
A series of steps that describe exactly what each portion of a program is supposed to do
Application software
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
Back up
BackupA copy of one or more files or entire storage devices that is made and case these originals become a lost or damaged
Beta version
Beta versionAn early version of a computer program used to test the software in a real world condition
BitMap graphic
A type of image that is represented by individual pixels
Boot process
The start up process of a computer which includes loading the operating system from the disk
Bugs
Errors in a software program
Clipboard
A temporary holding for space in the computer’s memory for data that is being copied or moved
Cloud backup
Utility software that creates automated backups to an online account
Coding
The process of converting algorithms and flow charts into an actual computer program
Comand line interface
A way to interact with computers that requires users to memorize and type a series of commands
Compatible
The condition whereby to computers can use the same software that run the same operating system
compiler
A program that translates a specific programming language into a machine language that can be processed by the CPU
Computer aided design CAD
Software that aids architects engineers and many others who need to create a digital model of an object
Copy
A command that places a copy of the selected object or objects into the clipboard
Copy right law
A federal law that gives software creators a variety of rights and privileges over their creative work
CRM customer relationship management
Software that allows sales departments to manage call centers support customers and keep track of sales commissions
Cut
A command that removes the selected object or objects from their current location and places them into a clipboard
Database
DatabaseAn organized method for storing information
Database management system DBMS
Software that allows users to create and manage complex databases
Delete
A command that removes a file from your drive
Desktop
The traditional starting area on GUI based operating systems
Device driver
Programs that allow operating systems to communicate with hardware
Disk clean up
Are you till it I that clears out temporary files that take up space on your hard drive
Desk DE fragmentation
And optimization utility that will recognize the files and fragments to place related ones nearer to each other
Drive
A computer storage devices
Encryption
The processes of scrambling your data or storage devices to make them unreadable by anyone who doesn’t have the proper key
EU LA end user license agreement
The typical license that a user must agree to before installing software
ERP Enterprise resource planning
A system that brings together many types of business functions into one software solution
Exectutible file
File that can be run by the operating system on a user’s computer
File
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
File compression
The process of making a file smaller than its original size
File extension
A short unique Sequence of characters located after a files name that indicate the file type
File hierarchy
The way a computer organizes files consisting of drives folders and files
File system
The way in which the operating system views and manages to space on a storage device
Fire wall
A Software utility dedicated to examining and blocking Internet traffic
Flow chart
A chart that uses special symbols to trace the steps of a program’s development
Folder
I’m container that can store files or other folders also known as a directory
Formatting
The process of preparing a storage device for use by an operating system
Freeware
Any software that is free to use without any specified time restrictions
GUI graphical user interface
GUI graphical user interfaceA type of operating system interface that allows users to communicate with the computer via graphical elements on the screen
Icon
A graphical representation of a file folder or drive
Install
The process of having software set up by the operating system so that it can be used
Integrated development environment IDE
Integrated development environment IDESoftware that helps developers build their computer programs
Live tile
Graphical element on the windows 8 start screen that can display real time information such as the current weather news or social media updates
Malware
Of generic term to describe various kinds of malicious programs created to harm a computer or steal valuable information
Media player
Application that allows you to listen to music and play videos
Multi tasking
The ability to run multiple programs at the same time
Office suite
A bundle of programs that help businesses efficiently carry out tasks such as writing letters analyzing sales figures and scheduling meetings
Open source
A type of software license that permits the source code to be freely distributed and modified
Operating system OS
Software that manages the flow of data between hardware components and allows the user to communicate with the computer
Parental control
Parental controlUtilities that allow parents to set a variety of limits on their children’s Internet usage
Partioning
Dividing a hard drive into multiple sections
Paste
Command that places the contents of the clipboard into the location where this command is issued
Path
A complete address that describes the exact location of a file
Personal information manager PIM
Software that is designed to keep individuals organized via the management of contacts appointments to do lists and email
