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Module 1.2 software Flashcards

1
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What are the two main types of software

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Applications software and systems software

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Application software

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Is a group of program that performs specific tasks for us uses

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Systems software

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Is a software that is intended to control support to operate the computer

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Examples of application software

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Word processing such as Microsoft which allows us to type letters and prepare and print all sorts of documents

Gaming software which allows the user to play games

Typing tutor which I lost the user to learn how to type

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5
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Functions of operating systems

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Managing all the hardware and software on the computer

Maintaining security

Providing a user interface

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The desktop

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The desktop is where you get to personalise the computer by changing the background image and the dating shortcuts to your favourite apps

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What is a dialogue box

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Dialogue box can be used to convey warnings or error messages

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Textbox

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A control that gives the user space to enter information

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Spinner

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The user can adjust the value using the spinner or by editing the value directly in the text box 

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Radio button

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A radio button allows to user to choose only one from a given set of options

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Command button

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A command button perform a command when you click on it

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Tab in dialogue

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This control sometimes appears in dialogue boxes so that different options can be shown on each tab or sheet

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Combo and list box

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These controls allow you to choose from a list of given option 

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Check box

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Checkbox controls as similar to video buttons that they can be selected or deselected 

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15
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Utilities

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These are programs that are not specifically aimed at the core functioning of the operating system there are there to provide useful ad on programs for the user 

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16
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What are the different options the snipping tool provide to capture screenshots

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the Freeform snap option allows you to draw an area by dragging the mouse to select a portion of the screen

The rectangular snip option allows you to select a rectangular area on the screen

The windows option allows you to select and capture an image of a window or a dialogue box

The full screen snip option allows you to capture the entire screen when you select this type of snip

17
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Types of programs 

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Graphics and design
Word processor
spreadsheet
database
presentations software communications software
office suit
desktop publishing
games
web authorising software
web browser
plug-in
financial applications

18
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Graphics and design

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Used to create and manipulate images on the screen

Example Microsoft paint and Photoshop

19
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Word processor

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Used to create, edit, format and print textbased documents

Example Microsoft Word

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Spreadsheet

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Allows you to perform tasks that are based on calculations

Example Microsoft Excel

21
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Database

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Can be used to store data in an organised manner

Example is Microsoft access

22
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Presentation software

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Can combine text, sound and graphics including animation into a presentation

Example is Microsoft PowerPoint

23
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Communication software

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Allows the user to communicate electronically with other users on a network

Example is Microsoft mail

24
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Office suite

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Combines commonly used software such as word processor, spreadsheet, database, presentation and communication software as an integrated unit

Example Microsoft Office 2016

25
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Desktop publishing (DTP)

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Allows the user to lay out documents that combine text and graphics professionally to produce publications such as books, magazines,newspaper and adverts

Example is Microsoft publisher

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Games

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Most modern computer games allow you to enact roles and have adventures in virtual world or scenarios

Examples of grand theft auto and league of legends

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Web authorising software

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Used in the design and creation of websites

Example is adobe dreamweaver

28
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Web browser

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Used to access and a view webpages on the Internet

Example Google Chrome and Safari

29
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Plug-in

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Plug-ins used to be essential for adding multimedia to webpages

Example is flash 

30
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Financial application

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Used to record and report financial transactions and run account systems and budgets

Example is Quicken and QuickBooks 

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