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FIS - Module 3 Flashcards

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It consists of any machinery (most of which uses digital circuits) that assists in the input, processing, storage, and output activities of an information system.

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Hardware

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These components include the input devices, output devices, primary and secondary storage devices, and the central processing unit (CPU). The control unit, the arithmetic/logic unit (ALU), and the register storage areas constitute the CPU.

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Hardware Components

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Part of the computer that consists of three associated elements: the arithmetic/logic unit, the control unit, and the register areas.

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Central Processing Unit (CPU)

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Part of the CPU that performs mathematical calculations and makes logical comparisons.

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Arithmetic/logic unit (ALU)

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Part of the CPU that sequentially accesses program instructions, decodes them, and coordinates the flow of data in and out of the ALU, the registers, primary storage, and even secondary storage and various output devices.

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Control unit

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The set of programs that coordinates the activities and functions of the hardware and other programs throughout the computer system.

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Systems Software

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The combination of a hardware configuration and systems software is known as a .

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computer system platform

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It has the greatest potential to affect processes that add value to a business because it is designed for specific organizational activities and functions.

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Application Software

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is an application that enables a workgroup to schedule meetings and coordinate activities.

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Lotus Notes

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The sphere of influence that serves the needs of an individual user.

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Personal Sphere of Influence

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The software that enables users to improve their personal effectiveness, increasing the amount of work they can perform and enhancing its quality.

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Personal Productivity Software

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Personal computer and workstation operating systems

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Systems Software

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Word processing, spreadsheet, database, graphics

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Application Software

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Two or more people who work together to achieve a common goal.

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Workgroup

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The sphere of influence that serves the needs of a workgroup.

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Workgroup Sphere of Influence

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Network operating systems

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Systems Software

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Electronic mail, group scheduling, shared work, collaboration.

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Application Software

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The sphere of influence that serves the needs of the firm in its interaction with its environment.

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Enterprise Sphere of Influence

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Midrange computer and mainframe operating systems.

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Systems Software

20
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General ledger, order entry, payroll, human resources.

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Application Software

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  • A set of programs that controls the computer hardware and acts as an interface with applications.
  • It can control one or more computers, or they can allow multiple users to interact with one computer.
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Operating System (OS)

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This system is commonly used in a personal computer or a handheld computer that allows one user at a time.

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Single computer with a single user

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This system is typical of larger, mainframe computers that can accommodate hundreds or thousands of people, all using the computer at the same time.

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Single computer with multiple users

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This system is typical of a network of computers, such as a home network with several computers attached or a large computer network with hundreds of computers attached around the world.

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Multiple computers

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This system is typical of a number of computers with specialized functions, such as those that control sophisticated military aircraft, the space shuttle, and some home appliances.

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Special-purpose computers

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  • The heartof the operating system, which controls the most critical processes.
  • It ties all of the OS components together and regulates other programs.
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PERSONAL OS

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  • Microsoft PC Operating Systems
  • Apple Computer Operating Systems
  • Linux
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WORKGROUP OS

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  • Windows Server
  • Red Hat Linux
  • UNIX
  • Mac OS X Server
  • NetWare
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ENTERPRISE OS

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z/OS
HP-UX and Linux

30
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Help to perform maintenance or correct problems with a computer system. It also help computer systems run better and longer without problems.
* merge and sort sets of data,
* keep track of computer jobs being run, and
* compress files of data before they are stored or transmitted over a network .

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Utility Programs

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TYPES OF UTILITY PROGRAMS

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  • Hardware Utilities
  • File-Compression Utilities
  • Spam and Pop-Up Blocker Utilities
  • Security Utilities
  • Network and Internet Utilities
  • Server and Mainframe Utilities
32
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A software that allows different systems to communicate and exchange data.
It can also be used as an interface between the Internet and older legacy systems (a previous, major version that continues to be used).

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Middleware

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  • not in the public domain.
  • cannot be used by the public.
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Proprietary Software

34
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can be purchased or acquired in a store.

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Off-the-Shelf Software

35
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A defect in a computer program that keeps it from performing as it is designed to perform.
Some software bugs are obvious and cause the program to terminate unexpectedly.
Other bugs are subtler and allow errors to creep into your work.

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Software Bugs

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Most software products are protected by law using copyright or licensing provisions.
* In some cases, you are given unlimited use of software on one or two computers.
* In other cases, you pay for your usage—if you use the software more, you pay more.

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Copyrights and Licenses

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Permits you to install the software on one computer, or sometimes two computers, used by one person.

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Single-user license

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  • Specifies the number of users allowed to use the software, and can be installed on each user’s computer.
  • For example, a 20-user license can be installed on 20 computers for 20 users.
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Multiuser license

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Designed for network-distributed software, this license allows any number of users to use the software, but only a specific number of users to use it at the same time.

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Concurrent-user license

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Permits the software to be used anywhere on a particular site, such as a college campus, by everyone on the site.

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Site license

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  • Is freely available to anyone in a form that can be easily modified.
  • Users can download the source code and build the software themselves, or the software developers can make executable versions available along with the source.
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Open-Source Software

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Software that is very inexpensive or free, but whose source code cannot be modified.

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Shareware and Freeware

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A software that is not protected by copyright laws and can be freely copied and used.

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Public Domain Software

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