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Computer Software Flashcards

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What are the two most common software classifications?

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  1. Application software
  2. System software
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Operating system is an example of what kind of software?

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System software

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What is systemsoftware?

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General purpose software that is used to operate computer hardware.

Provides a platform to run application software.

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What is application software?

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Specific-purpose software used to perform a specific task.

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What ave the two types of system software?

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  1. Utility software
    z. Operating systems
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What is an operating system?

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A software that manages computer hardware and software resources and provides common services for computer programs.

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What are the four categories of OS?

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  1. Network
  2. Server
  3. Mobile
  4. PC (Personal Computer)
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What are the 3 most common OS (Computers)

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  1. Windows
  2. MacOS
  3. Linux
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What are 6 common distributions (versions) of Linux?

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  1. Linux Mint
  2. Linux Mandrake
  3. Linux Fedora
  4. Linux Ubuntu
  5. Linux Debian
  6. Linux CentOS
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Is Windows Open or Closed sourced?

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Closed

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Is MacOS open-sourced or closed sourced?

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Closed-Sourced

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Is Linux open-sourced or closed-sourced?

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Open-Sourced

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Is Google Android open-sourced or closed-sourced?

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Open Sourced

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Is Apple iOS open-sourced or closed-sourced?

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Closed-sourced

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What is utility software?

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Helps customize the operating system’s function.

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Installation software is an example of what kind of software?

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Utility Software
(Under System Software)

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17
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What kind of software compresses/decompresses data?

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Utility Software

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18
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What kind of software plays multimedia presentations?

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Utility software

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What kind of software handles network communications?

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Utility Software

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What is the kernel?

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The internal part of the operating system. It’s the underlying code that runs the OS, allowing it to run tasks. Schedules when each application runs.

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User Interface

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How we interact with the OS

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What are CLI’s

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(Command Line Interface) is a type of user interface that communicates with end users through textual messages using a keyboard and monitor.

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What is a GUI?

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(Graphical User Interface) allows end users to issue commands through input devices such as mouses, keyboards, or touch screens.

24
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What is a root user?

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The administrator of a computer

25
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compmgmt.msc

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Command on windows to open computer management tool

26
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When you want to revoke someone’s access to the server, what should you do?

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you should disable the account for a short period of time before you delete the account which will allow you to recover from issues that may arise from removing an account.

27
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-u flag

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Linux

Show only the UID

28
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-g flag

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Linux

Show only GID

29
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-gn

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Linux

Display the users primary group name

30
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(# find) command Linux

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Linux

Use to list all files belonging to a user.

31
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Does Linux use \ or /

32
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/etc/skel

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Linux

Put any files you want copied into all new users’ home directories in this.

33
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When you remove a user from a LINUX system, what should you look for?

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Any stray processes they may Have left behind

34
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What 4 modes does slay have?

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  1. nice
  2. Normal
  3. Mean
  4. Butthead
35
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Where should you look for commands to learn about their options for Linux?

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The fine man pages

36
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/etc/slay_mode

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This is how you set which mode of slay you wish to use in LINUX

37
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How are files typically shared between employees in an office?

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Using a NAS (network attached storage device

38
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What does the memory manager do?

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Finds and assigns the main memory space for each of the processes and restrict the actions of each process to the memory space allocated to that program.

39
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What do device drivers do?

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Translate generic requests into the technical steps required to complete the task.

40
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Target users of application software fall into what 3 categories?

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  1. Bespoke
  2. Off-the shelf
  3. Hybrid
41
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In the United States, how long does copyright law protect the author of a software package’s ability to prevent unauthorized duplication of the software?

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At least 35 years.

42
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What are the two main translation solutions to communicate between code and machine language (binary)?

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  1. Interpreters
  2. Compilers
43
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What is a compiler?

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Translates source code into machine langauage. A compiler checks code for errors before translating it into object code.

44
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What are interpreters?

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Interpreters translate and execute source code into machine language one line at a time.

45
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What happens if interpreters find an error?

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The process is terminated at the statement containing the error and displays an error message.

46
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Is Java compiled or interpreted?

47
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Is C++ compiled or interpreted?

48
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Is Python compiled or interpreted?

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Interpreted

49
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Is C compiled or interpreted?

50
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Is C# compiled or interpreted?

51
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Is Perl compiled or interpreted?

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Interpreted

52
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Is JavaScript compiled or interpreted?

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Interpreted

53
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Is TCL compiled or interpreted?

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Interpreted

54
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Is PHP compiled or interpreted?

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Interpreted

55
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Is Go/GoLang compiled or interpreted?

56
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Is Visual Basic .NET compiled or interpreted?

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