Computer Concepts Final Exam lecture 6 Flashcards
What is a software?
Set of instructions that tells a computer how to perform a specific task.
What is a system software?
Program that controls computer
What is an application software?
programs that tell a computer how to do a specific task. like MS word or playing a game.
What are the three office suites?
Productivity software, Office application suite and open source software.
What is a productivity software and what is included?
General purpose softwares that help us work more efficiently and effectively. Includes word processors, spreadsheets, databases, presentations, project management ext.
Difference between database and database management system (DBMS)?
Database - organize facts about people, places, things or events.
DBMS - controls how collections of data are stored, organized, retrieved and secured.
What does PIM stand for and its purpose?
Personal information manager, manages personal information like emails, calendar, contacts in one app.
What is the most common productivity software?
Office Application Suite.
What is an open-source software?
Can copy, modify and distribute source code free. Has an advantage of a common interface and features.
Purpose of Desktop Publishing Software?
creates multimedia newsletters, product catalogs, advertising brochures ext.
Content that integrates text, graphics, video, animation and sound?
Multimedia.
What are codecs?
Reducing multimedia file size so its easier to transfer over the internet.
What are bitmapped graphics?
Images composed of pixels.
What are vector graphic programs?
Math based. When images are enlarged or minimized, this is used to maintain clarity.
T/F Streaming a video means that it will be lower quality than broadcasting?
True
T/F Webpage authoring software is multimedia internet applications and webpages?
True
IaaS meaning?
Infrastructure-as-a-Service. Cloud computing model that allows for on demand access to computing resources. benefits small companies allowing them to have a safe and secure server.
SaaS meaning?
Software-as-a-service. Applications over the internet, when we use email, upload photos or share a file online we are using this.
Advantages of installing SaaS instead of installing a software locally?
Delivered on demand with any computer that has internet, eliminates the need to apply updates to local software instillations and updates on remote system.
PaaS meaning?
Platform-as-a-service. Programming environment to develop, test, and deploy custom apps.
What are the overall benefits of cloud computing?
Save money in software, hardware and personnel costs. Store and access documents, pictures, files ect from any computer with internet. Increases standardization and increase efficiency.
What is a software license?
contract to install and use on one or more devices. Depicts the number of times we can install.
Illegally copying and downloading a software without a license?
Software piracy
End User License Agreement
Formal name for license.
Software mechanisms to help against piracy?
Activation (requires serial number or product key), registration (for notices) and product key (code supplied with license required)
