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Software Flashcards

1
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Why Learn About Software?

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  • Software is indispensable for any computer system
  • Systems software needed for input, calculations, and output
  • Application software aids in productivity
  • Personal tasks using software
    – Income tax preparation
    – Keeping a budget
    – Internet research
    – Games
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2
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A generic term for organized collections of computer data and instructions,

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Software

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3
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Enumerate the 3 major categories of software

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– system software
– application software
– Programming software

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4
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Provides the basic non-task-specific functions of the computer

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system software

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5
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Used by users to accomplish specific tasks.

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application software

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6
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usually provides tools to assist a programmer in writing computer programs and software using different
programming languages in a more convenient way Principles of Information Systems, Eighth

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Programming software

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7
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coordinates the activities and functions of hardware and programs

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Systems software

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8
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combination of a hardware configuration and systems software

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Computer system platform

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9
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  • helps run the computer hardware and
    computer system. It includes combination of the following:
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– device drivers
– operating systems
– servers
– utilities
– windowing systems

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10
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  • helps users solve particular problems
  • can also be stored on CDs, DVDs, and flash or keychain storage devices
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Application software:

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11
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The application software allows end users to accomplish one or more
specific (not directly computer development related) tasks. Typical applications include:

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– industrial automation
– business software
– computer games
– telecommunications (i.e., the internet and everything
that flows on it)
– databases
– educational software (coursera.org)
– medical software

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12
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Tools to assist programmers in writing computer programs.

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Programming Software

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13
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A single application managing all programming functions.

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Integrated Development Environment (IDE)

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14
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Sold in bulk to be bundled with hardware (e.g., Microsoft with Dell).

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Original Equipment Manufacturer
(OEM) Software

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  • Downloadable software with a trial period (usually 30 days).
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Shareware

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  • Similar to shareware, but key features stop working after the trial ends.
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Crippleware

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  • Designed to show what a full version can do, often functions partially.
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Demo Software

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18
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  • Free software that has advertisements built in.
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Adware

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19
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  • Software that secretly collects data from users.
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Spyware

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20
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often only for personal use.

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Freeware

21
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Malicious software.

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Malware

22
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  • Free software with no copyright restrictions.
  • Example: Linux Operating System.
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Public Domain Software

23
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set of programs that controls the computer hardware and acts as an interface with application programs

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Operating system (OS)

24
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  • ties all OS components together and regulates other programs.
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Kernel

25
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Enumerate the Different setups of Operating Systems Combinations

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  • Single user on one computer.
    -Multiple users on one computer.
    • Multiple computers.
26
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  • Acts as an interface between users, application software, and hardware.
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Role of Systems Software

27
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Enumerate the Software Variants

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  • Retail Software
    -Original Equipment Manufacturer(OEM) software
    -Shareware
  • Crippleware
  • Demo Software
  • Adware
  • Spyware
  • Freeware
  • Public Domain Software
28
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Enumerate the Operating Systems Functions

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  • User Interface and Input/Output Management
  • Hardware Independence
  • Memory Management: Maximizes available memory.
  • Processing Tasks
  • Access to System Resource & Security - File Management
29
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  • Command-based or graphical user interface (GUI).
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User Interface and Input/Output Management:

30
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Uses Application Program Interface (API) allows applications to make use of the operating system.

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Hardware Independence:

31
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Maximizes available memory.

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Memory Management

32
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Processing Tasks consisting of 3 which is?

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Multitasking
Time-sharing
Scalability

33
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more than one program can run at the same time

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Multitasking

34
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allows more than one person to use a computer system at the same time

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Time-sharing

35
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ability of the computer to handle an increasing number of concurrent users smoothly

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Scalability

36
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Helps connect to networks.

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Networking Capabilities

37
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Protects against unauthorized access.

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Access to System Resource & Security

38
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Keeps files organized and secure.

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File Management

39
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Current Operating System that is :
- Examples: Windows XP, Vista, Windows 10, etc.

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Microsoft Operating Systems

40
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Current Operating system that is
- Examples: Mac OS X versions like Leopard, Yosemite, etc.

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Apple Operating Systems

41
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Linux Operating Systems An open-source OS developed by _____________________________

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Linus Torvalds in 1991.

42
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  • Helps maintain or fix computer problems.
  • Other types include network utilities and document management.
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Utility Programs

43
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Common types of utility programs:

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– Hardware utilities
– Virus-detection and recovery utilities
– File-compression utilities
– Spam and pop-up blocker utilities

43
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  • Helps users solve problems and perform tasks.
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Application Software Overview

43
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Types of Application Software:

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  • Proprietary Software
  • Off-the-Shelf Software:
44
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-Unique to a company.
- one-of-a-kind program for a specific application, usually developed and owned by a single company

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Proprietary software

45
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  • existing software program that is purchased
  • Ready-made programs.
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Off-the-Shelf Software:

46
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  • Designed for individual users to improve personal effectiveness.
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Personal Application Software

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