Section 5 Flashcards
What is a general-purpose software that is used to operate computer hardware, provides a platform to run application software
System software
What is a specific-purpose software used to perform a specific task
Application software
What is a software that manages computer hardware and software resources and provides common services for computer programs
Operating system
What operating system is developed by Microsoft and is a closed-source operating system
Windows
What operating system is developed by Apple and is a closed-source
MacOs
What operating system is an open-source operating system software that can be modified by anyone
Linux
What mobile operating system is open-sourced which allows customization
Google android
What mobile operating system is developed by Apple for use on proprietary Apple hardware
Apple iOS
What is the internal part of an operating system that performs the basic functions required by the computer installation
Kernel
What allows end users to communicate with the operating system
User interface
What interface is a type of user interface that communicate with end users through textual messages using a keyboard and monitor
Command-line interfaces (CLIs)
What interface allows end users to issue commands through input devices
Graphical user interface (GUIs)
What is able to bundle files into directories or folders
File managers
What can be placed within other directories, resulting in a hierarchical file structure
Directories
What tells a user where the file is located within the file system
Directory paths
What manages the system’s primary main memory
Memory manager
What is a software that communicates with controllers or other peripheral devices
Device drivers
What is a software that people use to complete daily tasks
Productivity software
What software creates business and personal documents
Word processing software
What software creates worksheets that perform calculations on financial and statistical data
Spreadsheet software
What software stores and manage data, develop data-driven reports, and provide electronic filing
Database software
What software creates slides using graphs and simple animations
Presentation software
What software displays audio, video, image, and text content
Multimedia software
What software helps people communicate and work with one another and helps computers share information
Collaboration software
What software provides an online environment for running cloud-based services and applications
Online workplace
What software provides private or shareable file storage via cloud-based services
Document storage
What software places and receive video calls among two or more locations
Video conferencing software
What software enables two or more people to communicate in real time using text
Instant messaging software
What software sends and receive email messages
Email software
What software performs tasks for specific purposes
Specialized software
What software creates blueprints and 3D renderings of buildings and products
Computer-aided design
What software creates and edit drawings and other artwork
Graphic design
What software provides references to medical professionals and manage medical practices
Medical
What software manages the process of doing scientific research
Scientific
What software entertains the user
Gaming
What software entertains a specific audience
Entertainment
What software manages contacts, calendars, tasks, notes, and reminders
Personal information managers
What software is custom made, specifically designed and developed for an organization
Bespoke software
What software provides a general set of features that are useful to a broad range of users
Off-the-shelf software
What software is off-the-shelf software customized to an organization’s needs
Hybrid software
What application software is stored on individual computers and are mostly found on personal machines
Local applications
What are software units where cloud-based and local components work together to perform tasks
Cloud applications
What is an application that can be installed as a trial limited by the time and/or functionality
Shareware
What is a software that is free
Freeware
What is software has no EULA and no intellectual property differentiated from software in the public domain
Public domain software
What software packaging primarily protects unique methods, algorithms, or processes embedded within software applications
Patents
What patent protects the way an article is used and works
Utility patent
What patent protects the way an article looks
Design patent
What refers to writing programs, which are step-by-step instructions for the computer to perform an action
Programming
What programmer translates source code into machine language
Compiler
What programmer translate and execute source code into machine language one line at a time
Interpreter
What is a mathematical method of solving problems by a step-by-step formula outlining how to execute a task
Algorithm
