Software Flashcards
what are the 2 parts of system software
operating system and utility software
give 3 operating systems
windows
Android
Linux
iOS
what 5 functions of the operating system
user interface
user management
file management
device drivers
memory management
multitasking
how does the OS control user management
will allocate user accounts each with specific features such as access levels
how does the OS control file management
storing files in an organized way such as in a folder and renaming
how does the OS control device drivers
each peripheral connected to a computer will have a driver, which is software that allows the hardware to communicate with the OS
name the 8 functions of utility software
defragmentation
anti-virus
compression
encryption
package installer
system cleaner
firewall
file explorer
what is defragmentation
reorganizing data on a hard disk so that data for a program is all together which can reduce the time it takes to start a program
what is a package installer
installs files such as applications, device drivers and software onto the computer
what is application software
software that is created to perform a specific task
give 5 examples of application software
word-processing software
presentation software
desktop publishing software
photo editing software
spreadsheet software
database software
CAD
computer-aided manufacturing software
what is a specialist software
software that is written to perform tasks for a certain company or individual
give an example of specialist software
payroll software
what are 3 advantages of specialist software
time-saving
better for its specific purpose
better support
what are 3 disadvantages of specialist software
initial high cost
more time to develop
not readily available
