Module 1.2 Flashcards
What is applications system
Is a group of programs that perform specific tasks for us as users
Eg gaming software and Microsoft word
What is system software
By contrast is software that is intended to control, support or operate the computer like operating system and anti virus
What are the examples of a operating systems
- windows
- Apple IOS or OSX
- Linux
What are the functions of a operating system
- managing all the hardware and software on the computer
- Maintaining security eg. Passwords
- providing as with an interface
What is interface
- is the way the content of the screen is arranged and presented to us to use
- provides use with Graphical user interface GUI
What are gadgets and widget
- They are small programs
- These reside on your desktop and provide some useful function such as displaying the time on a clock
What happens if a option is greyed out
The its not currently available
Whats the alt key
-a single of the text of an option is underlined, then the keystroke combination can be used to activate that option
In a menu what is the arrow pointing right
-futher sub headings
What is a dialoog box
- is basically a small window that is used for communication or ‘dialoog’ between a computer and a user
- used to send warnings
- usually provides a option
What is a textbox
-a control that allows the user space to enter information
What is a spinner
Used to change a value by clicking on a ‘up’ or ‘down’ arrow
