Hardware/Software Glossary (N-Z) Flashcards
Open-Source
A software that has released it’s source code to the public for anyone to read, use and edit it.
Operating System
The most important piece of software on a computer. It speaks between hardware and software components at a system level.
Output Device
A device that gives the user a form of data that can be understood.
Personal Computer
A PC is a computer that is owned and used by a person.
RAID
RAID is a method of organizing data up between independent disks to minimize data corruption and improve performance.
Real-Time Feedback
If something is real time, a response is guaranteed to be delivered in a certain timeframe.
Server
A computer that serves functionality for other computers (Clients)
Single-user multi-tasking
A type of operating system that is designed to manage one user doing one task.
Single-user single-task
A type of operating system that is designed to be used by one user but capable of multiple tasks.