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Software Flashcards

1
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consists of the programs that control
or maintain the operations of the computer and its devices

A

System Software

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2
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two types of system software

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Operating Systems & Utility Programs

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3
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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

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4
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The process of starting or restarting a computer is called

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booting

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5
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Turning on a computer that has
been powered off completely

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Cold Boot

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6
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Using the operating system to
restart a computer

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Warm Boot

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7
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is the drive from
which your computer starts

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Boot Drive

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8
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You can boot from a boot disk

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9
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contains a few system
files that will start the computer

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Recovery Disk

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10
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two shut down options

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Sleep mode & Hibernate

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11
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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

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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

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13
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controls how you enter data and instructions and how information is displayed on the screen

A

User Interface

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14
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you interact with menus and visual
images

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graphical user interface (GUI)

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15
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a user uses the keyboard
to enter data and instructions

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command line interface or cmd

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16
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How an operating system handles programs directly affects your productivity

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  1. Single User and Multiuser
  2. Single Tasking and Multitasking
  3. Foreground and Background
  4. Preemptive Tasking
  5. Multiprocessing
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17
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optimizes the use of RAM

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Memory management

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18
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is a portion of a storage medium functioning as
additional RAM

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Virtual memory or Hard Disk

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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

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20
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automatically configures new devices as you install them

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Plug and Play

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21
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is a small pam that tells the operating system how to communicate with a specific device

A

Driver

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22
Q

typically provide a means
to establish Internet
connections

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Operating Systems

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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

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24
Q

Operating systems often provide users with the
capability of:

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  1. Managing Files
  2. Searching for Files
  3. Viewing Images
  4. Securing a Computer
  5. Uninstalling Programs
  6. Cleaning up Disks
  7. Defragmenting Disks
  8. Diagnosing Problems
  9. Backing up Files and Disks
  10. Setting up Screen Savers
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25
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automatically provides updates to the program,
especially the operating system.

A

Automatic Update

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26
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A network administrator uses the server operating system to:

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  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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27
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organizes and coordinates how multiple users access and share resources on a network

A

Server Operating System

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28
Q

identifies a specific user

A

username or user ID

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29
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is a private combination of characters
associated with the username

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Password

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30
Q

is a complete operating
system that works on a desktop computer, notebook computer, or mobile computing device

A

stand alone operating system

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31
Q

is Microsoft’s fastest, most efficient
operating system to date and is available in multiple editions (12)

A

Windows 10

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32
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the most common editions of Windows 10

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  1. Windows 10 Pro
  2. Windows 10 Home
  3. Windows 10 Education
  4. Windows 10 Enterprise
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33
Q

has set the standard for operating system
ease of use

A

Macintosh Operating System

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34
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Latest Version of the Macintosh

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Mac OS Mojave

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35
Q

is a multitasking
operating system developed
in the early 1970s

A

UNIX

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36
Q

is an open source,
popular, multitasking UNIX
type operating system

A

LINUX

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37
Q

List of Server Operating Systems:

A
  1. Windows Server 2019
  2. UNIX
  3. LINUX
  4. Solaris
  5. NetWare
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38
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resides on a ROM chip on a mobile device or consumer electronic device

A

embedded operating system

39
Q

is a type
of system software that
allows a user to perform
maintenance type tasks

A

utility program

40
Q

is a utility that performs functions
related to file management

A

File Manager

41
Q

is a program that attempts
to locate a file on your
computer based on
criteria you specify

A

Search Utility

42
Q

allows users to display, copy, and print the
contents of a graphics file

A

Image Viewer

43
Q

removes a program, as well as any
associated entries in the system
files

A

Uninstaller

44
Q

utility searches for and removes unnecessary
files

A

disk cleanup

45
Q

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

A

Disk Fragmenter

46
Q

allows
users to copy files to
another storage medium

A

backup utility

47
Q

reverses
the process and returns
backed up files to their
original form

A

restore utility

48
Q

detects and protects a personal
computer from unauthorized intrusions

A

Personal Firewall

49
Q

causes a display device’s screen to show
a moving image or blank screen if no activity occurs for a specified time

A

Screen Saver

50
Q

describes a potentially damaging computer
program that affects a computer negatively

51
Q

copies itself repeatedly in
memory or over a network

52
Q

hides within or
looks like a
legitimate
program

A

Trojan Horse

53
Q

protects a
computer
against viruses

A

Antivirus Program

54
Q

is a program placed on
a computer without the user’s
knowledge that secretly collects
information about the user

55
Q

displays an online
advertisement in a banner or
pop up window

56
Q

detects and deletes spyware and
other similar programs

A

Spyware Remover

57
Q

is a program that detects and
deletes adware

A

Adware Remover

58
Q

are programs that remove or block certain items from being displayed

59
Q

Types of Filters:

A
  1. Web Filtering Software
  2. Anti-Spam Programs
  3. Phishing Filters
  4. Pop-up Blockers
60
Q

shrinks the size of a file(s)

A

File Compression Utility

61
Q

Two Types of Compression

A
  1. Lossy
  2. Lossless
62
Q

Compressed files sometimes are called _____ can be uncompressed (zipped)

A

zipped files

63
Q

allows you to view images and animation,
listen to audio, and watch video files on your computer

A

Media Player

64
Q

writes text, graphics, audio, and video
files on a recordable or
rewritable optical disc

A

Disc Burning Software

65
Q

identifies and fixes operating system problems, detects and repairs disk problems, and includes the capability of improving a computer’s performance

A

personal computer maintenance utility

66
Q

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

A

Application Software

67
Q

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

A

System Software

68
Q

is application software that assists
people while performing business activities

A

Business Software

69
Q

allows users to create and
manipulate documents

A

Word Processing Software

70
Q

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

71
Q
  • Enter text and
    numbers
  • Insert images
  • Perform other tasks
A

Create a Document

72
Q
  • Make changes to
    existing content
  • Inserting, deleting,
    cutting, copying, and
    pasting
A

Edit a Document

73
Q
  • Change appearance
  • Font
  • Font size
A

Format a Document

74
Q

allows users to organize data in
rows and columns and perform calculations

A

Spreadsheet Software

75
Q

is a predefined formula that performs
common calculations

76
Q

depicts data in a spreadsheet in graphical form

77
Q

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

78
Q

allows users to create, access, and manage a database

A

Database Software

79
Q

allows users to create
visual aids for presentations to communicate
ideas, messages, and other information to a
group

A

Presentation Software

80
Q

is application software that enables
users to enter typed text, handwritten comments, drawings, or sketches anywhere on a page

A

Note Taking Software

81
Q

is a collection of individual programs
available together as a unit

A

Software Suite

82
Q

is application
software that includes: Appointment Calendar, Address Book, Notepad

A

personal information manager (PIM)

83
Q

Scaled down versions of software are available to work with smart phones and other mobile devices

84
Q

allows a user to plan,
schedule, track, and analyze the events, resources, and costs of a project

A

Project management software

85
Q

helps companies record and report
their financial transactions

A

Accounting Software

86
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

87
Q

Enterprises typically require special computing
solutions for various functional units

A
  1. Human Resources
  2. Accounting
  3. Engineering
  4. Marketing
  5. Sales
  6. Distribution
  7. Customer Service
  8. Information Technology
88
Q

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

A

Web Page Authoring Software

89
Q

Software for Home, Personal, and Educational Use

A
  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
90
Q

is 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

91
Q

is the electronic equivalent
of a user manual
You can ask a question or access the
Help topics in subject or alphabetical
order

A

Online Help

92
Q

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

A

Web-Based Help

93
Q

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

A

Web
based training

94
Q

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

A

Distance Learning

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