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M5 Flashcards

1
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s a collection of computer programs and related data that provide the instruction for telling a computer what to do and how to do it

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software

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an interface between user and computer

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software

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It is a set of instructions, programs that are used to give command to hardware.

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software

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It is responsible for controlling, integratingand managingthe hardware components of a computer system and for accomplishing specific tasks.

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software

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It is responsible for controlling, integratingand managingthe hardware components of a computer system and for accomplishing specific tasks.

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System software

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These include Operating System (Windows, Mac OS, Linux), device drivers, and utility software.

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System software

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is a computer software designed to help the user to perform singular or multiple tasks.

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application software

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are also called the end-user programs.

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application software

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these programs do the real work for users. These includes MS Word, MS Excel,

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application software

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consists of the programs that control or maintain the operations of the computer and its devices

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system software

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two types of system software

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operating system and utility programs

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is a set of programs
containing instructions that work together to coordinate
all the activities among computer hardware resources

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operating system (OS)

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The process of starting or restarting a computer is called

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booting

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the type of boot where you turn on
a computer
that has
been
powered off
completely
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cold boot

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the type of boot where you use the
operating
system to
restart a
computer
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warm boot

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is the drive from

which your computer starts

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boot drive

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You can boot from a X

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boot disk

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contains a few system

files that will start the computer

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recovery disk

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19
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An operating system includes various shut down

options:

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sleep mode and hibernate

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saves any open
documents and programs to
RAM, turns off all unneeded
functions, and then places
the computer in a lowpower state
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sleep mode

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saves any open
documents and programs to
a hard disk before removing
power from the computer

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hibernate

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controls how
you enter data and
instructions and how
information is displayed on
the screen
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user interface

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With a X, you interact
with menus and visual
images

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graphical user

interface (GUI)

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With a X, a user uses the keyboard

to enter data and instructions

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command-line interface

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serves as the interface between the user, the application software,
and the computer’s hardware.

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system software

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Although an operating system can run from an optical disc and/or flash memory
mobile media, in most cases, the operating system is installed and resides on the
X

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computer’s hard disk.

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27
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On handheld computers and many mobile devices such as

smart phones, the operating system may reside on a X

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ROM chip.

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A X is one that runs the same on multiple operating

systems.

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cross-platform program

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The X is the core of an operating system that manages memory and
devices, maintains the computer’s clock, starts programs, and assigns the computer’s
resources, such as devices, programs, data, and information

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kernel

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The X is memory

resident, which means it remains in memory while the computer is running.

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kernel

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Other
parts of the operating system are X, that is, these instructions remain on a
storage medium until they are needed.

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nonresident

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is firmware that contains the computer’s startup

instructions.

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The BIOS (pronounced BYE-ose), which stands for
basic input/output system
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is a technology that uses battery power to retain information when
the computer is off.

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CMOS

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The X stores configuration information about the
computer, such as the amount of memory; type of disk drives, keyboard, and
monitor; the current date and time; and other startup information.

A

CMOS chip

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If the POST completes successfully, the BIOS searches for specific operating
system files called X

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system files

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In special cases, you can boot from a
special disk, called a X or a X, that contains a few system files that
will start the computer

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boot disk

recovery disk

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In most

cases, X is the boot drive.

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drive C (the hard disk)

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38
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Two types of user interfaces are

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graphical and command-line

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39
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When working with a command line interface,

the set of commands entered into the computer is called the X

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command language.

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A X allows only one user to run one

program at a time.

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single user/single tasking operating system

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A X allows a single user to work on two or

more programs that reside in memory at the same time

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single user/multitasking operating system

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With X, the
operating system interrupts a program that is executing and passes control to another
program waiting to be executed

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preemptive multitasking

43
Q

A X enables two or more users to run programs

simultaneously

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multiuser operating system

44
Q

A X supports two or more processors running

programs at the same time.

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multiprocessing operating system

45
Q

A X computer continues to operate when one of its components fails,
ensuring that no data is lost.

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fault-tolerant

46
Q

If any one of these components fails,

the computer switches to the duplicate component and continues to operate.

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fault-tolerant computer

47
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The purpose of X is to optimize the use of random access

memory.

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memory management

48
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allocates, or assigns, data and instructions to an area

of memory while they are being processed

A

os

49
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is a
portion of a storage
medium functioning as
additional RAM

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virtual memory

50
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The area of the hard disk used for virtual memory is called a X

A

swap file

51
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it swaps (exchanges) data, information, and instructions between memory and storage.

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swap file

52
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A X is the amount of data and program instructions that can swap at a given time.

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page

53
Q

The technique of swapping items between memory and storage, called X, is a
time-consuming process for the computer

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paging

54
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determines the order in which tasks are processed.

A

os

55
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A X is an operation the processor manages.

A

task, or

job

56
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include receiving data from an
input device, processing instructions, sending information to an output device, and
transferring items from storage to memory and from memory to storage.

A

task, or

job

57
Q

is a segment of memory or storage in which items are placed while
waiting to be transferred from an input device or to an output device.

A

buffer

58
Q

This process,
called X, sends documents to be printed to a buffer instead of sending them
immediately to the printer

A

spooling

59
Q

Multiple documents line up in a queue in the

A

buffer

60
Q

A
program, called a X, intercepts documents to be printed from the
operating system and places them in the queue

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print spooler

61
Q

is a small program that tells the operating system

how to communicate with a specific device.

A

driver, short for device driver

62
Q

means the operating system automatically configures new devices as you install
them

A

Plug and Play

63
Q

typically provide a means
to establish Internet
connections

A

Operating Systems

64
Q 
is a program that
assesses and reports
information about
various computer
resources and devices
A

performance monitor

65
Q

consists of programs designed to
make users more productive and/or assist with personal
tasks

A

Application software

66
Q

allows users to
create letters, memos, reports, and other documents; develop multimedia
presentations; design Web pages and diagrams; draw and alter images; record and
enhance audio and video clips; prepare and file taxes; play single player or
multiplayer games; compose e-mail messages and instant messages; and much more.

A

software

67
Q

is mass-produced, copyrighted retail software that meets the

needs of a wide variety of users, not just a single user or company

A

Packaged software

68
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e performs functions specific to a business or industry.

A

custom software

69
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a Web site that allows users to access and interact with

software from any computer or device that is connected to the Internet

A

web application

70
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software provided for use, modification, and redistribution

A

Open source software

71
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is copyrighted software that is distributed at no cost for a trial period.

A

Shareware

72
Q

is copyrighted software provided at no cost by an individual or a company
that retains all rights to the software.

A

Freeware

73
Q

has been donated for public use and has no copyright

restrictions

A

Public-domain software

74
Q

serves as the interface between the user, the application software,
and the computer’s hardware

A

System software

75
Q

is an application software that assists people in becoming more
effective and efficient while performing their daily business activities.

A

Business software

76
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allows users

to create and manipulate documents containing mostly text and sometimes graphics.

A

Word processing software, sometimes called a word processor,

77
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is a collection of electronic drawings, photos, and other images.

A

Clip art

78
Q

is a sequence of keystrokes and instructions that a user records and
saves.

A

macro

79
Q

When you X a document, you enter text or numbers, insert images, and perform
other tasks using an input device such as a keyboard, mouse, digital pen, or
microphone

A

create

80
Q

To X a document means to make changes to its existing content. Common editing
tasks include inserting, deleting, cutting, copying, and pasting.

A

edit

81
Q

When users X a document, they change its appearance. Formatting is important
because the overall look of a document significantly can affect its ability to
communicate clearly. Examples of formatting tasks are changing the font, font size,
and font style.

A

format`

82
Q

a name assigned to a specific design of characters.

A

font

83
Q

allows users to organize data in rows and columns and perform
calculations on the data.

A

spreadsheet software

84
Q

a predefined formula that performs common calculations such as adding
the values in a group of cells or generating a value such as the time or date.

A

function

85
Q

a collection of data organized in a manner that allows access, retrieval,
and use of that data.

A

database

86
Q

allows users to create visual aids

for presentations to communicate ideas, messages, and other information to a group.

A

Presentation software

87
Q

is application software that enables users to enter typed text,
handwritten comments, drawings, or sketches anywhere on a page and then save the
page as part of a notebook.

A

Note taking software

88
Q

X is a collection of individual programs

available together as a unit

A

software suite

89
Q

is application software that includes an
appointment calendar, address book, notepad, and other features to help users
organize personal information.

A

personal information manager (PIM)

90
Q

allows a user to plan, schedule, track, and analyze the

events, resources, and costs of a project.

A

Project management software

91
Q

helps companies record and report their financial transaction.

A

Accounting software

92
Q

provides a means for sharing, distributing, and
searching through documents by converting them into a format that can be viewed
by any user.

A

Document management software

93
Q

software is a sophisticated type of application software
that assists a professional user in creating engineering, architectural, and scientific
designs.

A

Computer-aided design (CAD)

94
Q

software enables professional designers to create

sophisticated documents that contain text, graphics, and many colors.

A

Desktop publishing (DTP)

95
Q

allows users to draw pictures, shapes, and
other graphical images with various on-screen tools such as a pen, brush, eyedropper,
and paint bucket.

A

Paint software, also called illustration software,

96
Q

segment of a video

A

clip

97
Q

helps users of all skill
levels create Web pages that include multimedia and
interactive content

A

Web page authoring software

98
Q

is a simplified accounting program that helps home users
and small office/home office users balance their checkbooks, pay bills, track personal
income and expenses, set up budgets, manage home inventory, track investments,
and evaluate financial plans.

A

Personal finance software

99
Q

in the preparation of legal documents and provides legal

information to individuals, families, and small businesses.

A

Legal software assists

100
Q

, which is available both as packaged software and as Web
applications, can guide individuals, families, or small businesses through the process
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of filing federal taxes.

A

Tax preparation software

101
Q

is the electronic equivalent

of a user manual

A

online help

102
Q

provides updates and more
comprehensive resources to respond to technical issues
about software

A

Web-based Help

103
Q

is a type of
CBT that uses Internet
technology and consists of
application software on the Web

A

Web-based training

104
Q

is the
delivery of education at one
location while the learning takes
place at other locations

A

Distance learning (DL)

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