Software Flashcards
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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
2
Q
two types of system software
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Operating Systems & Utility Programs
3
Q
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
4
Q
The process of starting or restarting a computer is called
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booting
5
Q
Turning on a computer that has
been powered off completely
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Cold Boot
6
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Using the operating system to
restart a computer
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Warm Boot
7
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is the drive from
which your computer starts
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Boot Drive
8
Q
You can boot from a boot disk
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9
Q
contains a few system
files that will start the computer
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Recovery Disk
10
Q
two shut down options
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Sleep mode & Hibernate
11
Q
saves any open documents and programs to
RAM, turns off all unneeded functions, and then places the computer in a low power state
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Sleep Mode
12
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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
13
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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
14
Q
you interact with menus and visual
images
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graphical user interface (GUI)
15
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a user uses the keyboard
to enter data and instructions
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command line interface or cmd
16
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How an operating system handles programs directly affects your productivity
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- Single User and Multiuser
- Single Tasking and Multitasking
- Foreground and Background
- Preemptive Tasking
- Multiprocessing
17
Q
optimizes the use of RAM
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Memory management
18
Q
is a portion of a storage medium functioning as
additional RAM
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Virtual memory or Hard Disk
19
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The operating system determines the order in which tasks are processed which is called
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Task Scheduling
20
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automatically configures new devices as you install them
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Plug and Play
21
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is a small pam that tells the operating system how to communicate with a specific device
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Driver
22
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typically provide a means
to establish Internet
connections
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Operating Systems
23
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is a program that assesses and reports
information about various computer
resources and devices
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Performance Monitor
24
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Operating systems often provide users with the
capability of:
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- Managing Files
- Searching for Files
- Viewing Images
- Securing a Computer
- Uninstalling Programs
- Cleaning up Disks
- Defragmenting Disks
- Diagnosing Problems
- Backing up Files and Disks
- Setting up Screen Savers
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automatically provides updates to the program,
especially the operating system.
Automatic Update
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A network administrator uses the server operating system to:
1. Add and remove users, computers, and other devices
2. Install software and administer network security
3. Some operating systems are designed to work with a server on a network
4. Organizes and coordinates how multiple users access and share resources on a network.
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organizes and coordinates how multiple users access and share resources on a network
Server Operating System
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identifies a specific user
username or user ID
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is a private combination of characters
associated with the username
Password
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is a complete operating
system that works on a desktop computer, notebook computer, or mobile computing device
stand alone operating system
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is Microsoft’s fastest, most efficient
operating system to date and is available in multiple editions (12)
Windows 10
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the most common editions of Windows 10
1. Windows 10 Pro
2. Windows 10 Home
3. Windows 10 Education
4. Windows 10 Enterprise
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has set the standard for operating system
ease of use
Macintosh Operating System
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Latest Version of the Macintosh
Mac OS Mojave
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is a multitasking
operating system developed
in the early 1970s
UNIX
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is an open source,
popular, multitasking UNIX
type operating system
LINUX
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List of Server Operating Systems:
1. Windows Server 2019
2. UNIX
3. LINUX
4. Solaris
5. NetWare
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resides on a ROM chip on a mobile device or consumer electronic device
embedded operating system
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is a type
of system software that
allows a user to perform
maintenance type tasks
utility program
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is a utility that performs functions
related to file management
File Manager
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is a program that attempts
to locate a file on your
computer based on
criteria you specify
Search Utility
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allows users to display, copy, and print the
contents of a graphics file
Image Viewer
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removes a program, as well as any
associated entries in the system
files
Uninstaller
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utility searches for and removes unnecessary
files
disk cleanup
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reorganizes the files and unused space on a computer’s hard disk so that the operating system accesses data more quickly and programs run faster
Disk Fragmenter
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allows
users to copy files to
another storage medium
backup utility
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reverses
the process and returns
backed up files to their
original form
restore utility
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detects and protects a personal
computer from unauthorized intrusions
Personal Firewall
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causes a display device’s screen to show
a moving image or blank screen if no activity occurs for a specified time
Screen Saver
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describes a potentially damaging computer
program that affects a computer negatively
Virus
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copies itself repeatedly in
memory or over a network
Worm
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hides within or
looks like a
legitimate
program
Trojan Horse
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protects a
computer
against viruses
Antivirus Program
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is a program placed on
a computer without the user’s
knowledge that secretly collects
information about the user
Spyware
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displays an online
advertisement in a banner or
pop up window
Adware
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detects and deletes spyware and
other similar programs
Spyware Remover
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is a program that detects and
deletes adware
Adware Remover
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are programs that remove or block certain items from being displayed
Filters
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Types of Filters:
1. Web Filtering Software
2. Anti-Spam Programs
3. Phishing Filters
4. Pop-up Blockers
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shrinks the size of a file(s)
File Compression Utility
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Two Types of Compression
1. Lossy
2. Lossless
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Compressed files sometimes are called _____ can be uncompressed (zipped)
zipped files
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allows you to view images and animation,
listen to audio, and watch video files on your computer
Media Player
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writes text, graphics, audio, and video
files on a recordable or
rewritable optical disc
Disc Burning Software
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identifies and fixes operating system problems, detects and repairs disk problems, and includes the capability of improving a computer’s performance
personal computer maintenance utility
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consists of programs designed to
make users more productive and/or assist with personal tasks
Application Software
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serves as the interface between the user, the application software, and the computer’s hardware.
System Software
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is application software that assists
people while performing business activities
Business Software
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allows users to create and
manipulate documents
Word Processing Software
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is a collection of
electronic drawings,
photos, and other images
Clip Art
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* Enter text and
numbers
* Insert images
* Perform other tasks
Create a Document
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* Make changes to
existing content
* Inserting, deleting,
cutting, copying, and
pasting
Edit a Document
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* Change appearance
* Font
* Font size
Format a Document
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allows users to organize data in
rows and columns and perform calculations
Spreadsheet Software
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is a predefined formula that performs
common calculations
Function
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depicts data in a spreadsheet in graphical form
Charting
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is a collection of data organized in a manner
that allows access, retrieval, and use of that data
Database
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allows users to create, access, and manage a database
Database Software
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allows users to create
visual aids for presentations to communicate
ideas, messages, and other information to a
group
Presentation Software
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is application software that enables
users to enter typed text, handwritten comments, drawings, or sketches anywhere on a page
Note Taking Software
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is a collection of individual programs
available together as a unit
Software Suite
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is application
software that includes: Appointment Calendar, Address Book, Notepad
personal information manager (PIM)
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Scaled down versions of software are available to work with smart phones and other mobile devices
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allows a user to plan,
schedule, track, and analyze the events, resources, and costs of a project
Project management software
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helps companies record and report
their financial transactions
Accounting Software
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provides a means for sharing, distributing, and searching through documents by converting them into a format that can be viewed by any user
Document Management Software
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Enterprises typically require special computing
solutions for various functional units
1. Human Resources
2. Accounting
3. Engineering
4. Marketing
5. Sales
6. Distribution
7. Customer Service
8. Information Technology
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helps users of all skill
levels create Web pages that include multimedia and
interactive content
Web Page Authoring Software
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Software for Home, Personal, and Educational Use
1. Personal finance
software
2. Legal software
3. Tax preparation
software
4. Personal DTP
software
5. Personal paint/image
editing software
6. Personal photo
editing software
7. Clip art/image gallery
8. Video and audio editing
software
9. Home design/landscaping
software
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is a Web site that
allows users to access and interact
with software from any computer or
device that is connected to the
Internet
Web Application
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is the electronic equivalent
of a user manual
You can ask a question or access the
Help topics in subject or alphabetical
order
Online Help
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provides updates and more
comprehensive resources to respond to technical issues
about software
Web-Based Help
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is a type of
CBT that uses Internet
technology and consists of
application software on the Web
Web
based training
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is the
delivery of education at one
location while the learning takes
place at other locations
Distance Learning
