IT101 Com Software Flashcards
______ is a collection of instructions, data, or computer programs that are used to run machines and carry out particular activities.
Software
Software is a collection of __________ __ _______that are used to run machines and carry out particular activities.
instructions, data, or computer programs
What are the types of software
Aplication software and system software
__________also known as end-user programs, or productivity programs, helps the user in completing tasks such as doing online research, jotting down notes, setting the alarm, designing graphics, keeping an account log, doing calculations, or even playing games. They lie above the system software.
Application Software
Application Software also known as _______ ___ ___________helps the user in completing tasks such as doing online research, jotting down notes, setting the alarm, designing graphics, keeping an account log, doing calculations, or even playing games. They lie above the system software.
end-user programs, or productivity programs,
Application Software also known as end-user programs, or productivity programs, helps the user in ______such as doing online research, jotting down notes, setting the alarm, designing graphics, keeping an account log, doing calculations, or even playing games.
completing tasks
Application Software also known as end-user programs, or productivity programs, helps the user in completing tasks such as doing _________jotting down notes, setting the alarm, designing graphics, keeping an account log, doing calculations, or even playing games.
online research,
Application Software also known as end-user programs, or productivity programs, helps the user in completing tasks such as doing online research, _______setting the alarm, designing graphics, keeping an account log, doing calculations, or even playing games.
jotting down notes,
Application Software also known as end-user programs, or productivity programs, helps the user in completing tasks such as doing online research, jotting down notes, ________designing graphics, keeping an account log, doing calculations, or even playing games.
setting the alarm,
Application Software also known as end-user programs, or productivity programs, helps the user in completing tasks such as doing online research, jotting down notes, setting the alarm, _______keeping an account log, doing calculations, or even playing games.
designing graphics,
Application Software also known as end-user programs, or productivity programs, helps the user in completing tasks such as doing online research, jotting down notes, setting the alarm, designing graphics, ________doing calculations, or even playing games.
keeping an account log,
Application Software also known as end-user programs, or productivity programs, helps the user in completing tasks such as doing online research, jotting down notes, setting the alarm, designing graphics, keeping an account log, doing _______ ________
calculations, or even playing games.
Application Software or simply apps can also be referred to as __________ as their requirement is highly subjective, and their absence does not affect the system’s functioning. The apps we see on our mobile phones are also examples of Application Software
non-essential software
The _________is a collection of programs designed to operate, control, and extend the processing capabilities of the computer itself. System software Is generally prepared by the computer manufacturers. These software products comprise programs, written In low-level languages, which interact with the hardware at a very basic level. System software serves as the interface between the hardware and the end users.
system software
The system software is a collection of programs designed to ___________of the computer itself. System software Is generally prepared by the computer manufacturers. These software products comprise programs, written In low-level languages, which interact with the hardware at a very basic level. System software serves as the interface between the hardware and the end users.
operate, control, and extend the processing capabilities
These software products comprise programs, written In _________which interact with the hardware at a very basic level. System software serves as the interface between the hardware and the end users.
low-level languages,
An __________ is the most important software that runs on a computer. It manages. the computer’s memory and processes, as well as all of its software and hardware. It also allows you to communicate with the computer without knowing how to speak the computer’s language. Without an operating system, a computer is useless.
operating system
An operating system is the most important software that runs on a computer. It manages. the _________and processes, as well as all of its software and hardware. It also allows you to communicate with the computer without knowing how to speak the computer’s language. Without an operating system, a computer is useless.
computer’s memory
An operating system is the most important software that runs on a computer. It manages. the computer’s memory and processes, as well as all of its __________ It also allows you to communicate with the computer without knowing how to speak the computer’s language. Without an operating system, a computer is useless.
software and hardware.
Without an operating system, a computer is _______.
useless
Your ___________manages all of the software and hardware on the computer.
computer’s operating system (OS)
Your computer’s operating system (OS) manages all of the _________on the computer.
software and hardware
_______ is the process that is initiated once the computer system starts and executes a small set of instructions present in the ROM which will set up system hardware by testing them and load the operating system so that the computer system can carry out further tasks.
Booting
Booting is the process that is initiated once the computer system starts and executes a ________present in the ROM which will set up system hardware by testing them and load the operating system so that the computer system can carry out further tasks.
small set of instructions
________The small set of instructions present in the ROM is loaded into the computer memory and the CPU executes those instructions.
Loading of BIOs:
_________ To check the operability of all the hardware connected to our computer system, BIOS carries out POST which will check the hardware components and if any problem is found, the user is alerted with POST beeps and POST screen messages
Power-On Self Test (POST):
_________After the OS is loaded, device drivers are loaded into the memory so that our devices can function correctly
System Configuration is Accomplished:
________System utilities like antivirus, volume control, etc. are loaded into the memory in this step
System Utilities are Loaded:
_______ If any ______on is being set, the system will ask the user to enter the credentials, and on receiving the correct credentials the computer system will run GUl shell (in most cases) or CLI shell.
User Authentication:
A ________is a removable data storage medium used to load and boot an operating system or utility program. Typically, a boot disk is a read-only medium that stores temporary files on a CD-ROM or floppy disc drive. Other boot disk mediums include USB drives, zip drives, and paper tape drives.
boot disk
A boot disk is a ______used to load and boot an operating system or utility program. Typically, a boot disk is a read-only medium that stores temporary files on a CD-ROM or floppy disc drive. Other boot disk mediums include USB drives, zip drives, and paper tape drives.
removable data storage medium
________ is the process when our computer system moves from the shutdown state to
the start by pressing the power button.
Cold booting
_______is the process in which the computer gets restarted due to reasons like
setting the configuration for newly installed software or hardware.
Warm booting
_______is the process of
controlling and coordinating computer
memory, assigning portions known as
blocks to various running programs to
optimize the overall performance of the
system.
Memory Management
______ - Programs and data that are to be exécuted or processed wait on disk.
Queues
_____ - into a buffer, where they wait in a queue to be printed.
Spool
______ - The disk area where the programs or documents wait.
Buffers
________ in an operating system refers to the set of processes and techniques involved in creating, organizing, accessing,
manipulating, and controlling files stored on storage devices such as hard drives, solid-state drives, or network storage.
File management
_______: The way in which files are stored,
organized, and accessed on a storage device. This can
include things like file naming conventions, directory
structures, and file metadata.
File organization
File organization: The way in which files are _________device. This can
include things like file naming conventions, directory
structures, and file metadata.
stored,
organized, and accessed on a storage
_____: The ways in which files can be opened,
read, written, and closed. This can include things like
permissions and access controls, which determine
who can read and write to a file
File access
_______4: The ability to create
copies of files for safekeeping, and to store them in
the event of data loss.
File backup and recovery
________: The ability to search for
files based on certain criteria, such as keywords in
the file name or contents, and quickly locate and
open them.
File indexing and search
_______: The ability for multiple users to access
and collaborate on the same files, either locally or
over a network.
File sharing
_______ is the process of managing tasks, or the
pieces of work that make up a project.
Task management
task management is the process of ________. In
a multitasking operating system, the operating system must
keep track of which tasks are running, and which are waiting
to run.
allocating
resources to tasks, and managing the execution of tasks
______is the process of
ensuring OS integrity, confidentiality, and availability.
Operating system security (OS security)
OS security refers to specified steps or measures used to
protect the OS from _______
threats, viruses, worms, malware, or
remote hacker intrusions.
Operating system security (OS security) is the process of
ensuring OS ________
integrity, confidentiality, and availability.
______
Known as utility programs, perform tasks related to the
control and allocation of computer resources. Enhance
existing functions or provide services not supplied by other
system software or programs.
SERVICE PROGRAMS
SERVICE PROGRAMS
Known as ________, perform tasks related to the
control and allocation of computer resources. Enhance
existing functions or provide services not supplied by other
system software or programs.
utility programs
A _______facilitates communication between an application and its user by acting as an intermediary, between them.
Each application including the operating system is provided with a specific Ul for effective communication
User interface (Ul)
A User interface (Ul) facilitates communication between an _______by acting as an intermediary, between them.
Each application including the operating system is provided with a specific Ul for effective communication
application and its user
_____are used to enter,
delete, and edit data and to execute.
commands Esc, Ctrl, Alt, Del, Ins, Home, End,
PgUp, PgDn, Num lock, etc.
Special Purpose keys
____ are positioned along the top
or left side of the keyboard. They are used to
execute commands specific to the software
being used.
Function Keys
Function Keys are positioned along the top
or left side of the keyboard. They are used to
_______specific to the software
being used.
execute commands
______ are a single keystroke or
command-or a series of keystrokes or
commands-used to automatically issue a
longer, predetermined series of keystrokes or
commands
Macros
_______ - The mouse allows you
to direct an on-screen pointer to perform
any number of activities pointer usually
appears as an arrow, although it changes
shape depending on the application.
Mouse and Pointer
______ is a system of interactive visual components for computer software. A GUI displays objects that
convey information and represent actions that the user can take. The objects change color, size, or visibility when the user
interacts with them.
GUI (graphical user interface)
GUI (graphical user interface) is a system of ________for computer software. A GUI displays objects that
convey information and represent actions that the user can take. The objects change color, size, or visibility when the user
interacts with them.
interactive visual components
The GUl was created at ______ by Alan Kay, Douglas Engelbart, and other researchers in 1981.
Later, Apple introduced the Lisa computer with a GUl on January 19, 1983
Xerox PARC (Palo Alto Research Center)
The GUl was created at Xerox PARC (Palo Alto Research Center) by _________, and other researchers in 1981.
Later, Apple introduced the Lisa computer with a GUl on January 19, 1983
Alan Kay, Douglas Engelbart
The GUl was created at Xerox PARC (Palo Alto Research Center) by Alan Kay, Douglas Engelbart, and other researchers in _____.
Later, Apple introduced the Lisa computer with a GUl on January 19, 1983
1981
The GUl was created at Xerox PARC (Palo Alto Research Center) by Alan Kay, Douglas Engelbart, and other researchers in 1981.
Later, Apple introduced the Lisa computer with a GUl on _________
January 19, 1983
______ - the system’s main interface screen, displays pictures(icons) that provide quick access to programs and
information.
DESKTOP
____ - small pictorial figures that represent programs, data files, or procedures
ICONS
______ - small text box explaining the icon’s function, appears when you roll the mouse pointer over the icon. A
rollover may also produce an animated graphic.
ROLLOVER
_____ - offers you a list of options to choose from Choosing one of these options may produce further menus called
cascading menus pull-up menu is a list of options that pulls up from the menu bar at the bottom of the screen
MENUS
_______ is a type of computer program that performs a specific personal, educational, and business functions. Each
application is designed to assist end-users in accomplishing a variety of tasks, which may be related to productivity, creativity, or
communication.
Application software
_____- an exclusive legal right that prohibits copying of intellectual property without the permission
of the copyright holder.
Copyright
_______ - allows the software to be used on all computers at a specific location
Site Licenses
_____ - allow a certain number of copies of the software to be used at the same time
Concurrent-use License
_______- specifies the number of people who may use the software
Multiple-user Licenses
___ - limits software ice to one user at a time
Single-user Licenses
Common Operating Systems
- Android
- Windows 10
- Microsoft Windows
- Ubuntu
- Linux
- mac OS
- Chrome OS
______
○ A major upgrade in a software product (1.xx, 2.xx, 3.xx)
Version
______
○ Minor upgrade (1.1x, 1.2x)|
Release
_______
○ not protected by copyright and thus may be duplicated by anyone at will
○ Free and can be modified
○ Open source
Public Domain Software
______
○ copyrighted software that is distributed free of charge, but users are required to make a monetary contribution, or
pay a registration fee, to continue using it
Shareware
_______
○ copyrighted software that is distributed free of charge
Freeware
______
○ online software that users lease for a fee and download whenever they want it
○ application service providers (ASPs), or software-as-a-service (SaaS) technology
Rentalware
__________
○ Software obtained illegally
○ Sometimes pirated software can be downloaded off the internet
○ Sometimes it is sold in retail outlets in foreign countries
○ Register Software
Pirated Software
_________
○ refers to software that is no longer being sold or supported by its publisher
○ U.S. copyright laws state that copyrights owned by corporations are valid for up to 95 years from the date the
software was first published
Abandonware
_______
○ Word Processing
○ Spreadsheet processing
○ Database software
○ Presentation
Application software
