Software

Question 1

ActiveX Controls

Answer 1

A set of commands and components that can be used by programmers to add interactive features to Web pages.

Question 2

Antivirus Program

Answer 2

A utility program used to scan a computer’s memory and disks to identify, isolate and remove viruses.

Question 3

Application

Answer 3

A program or group of programs designed to help the end user.

Question 4

Application Software

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Programs that help users perform a specific task, for example, word processing.

Question 5

Artificial Intelligence

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A characteristic of computers that exhibit human-like intelligence. A field of research that includes robotics, expert systems and speech recognition.

Question 6

Automation

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The use of electrical or mechanical devices to accomplish a task.

Question 7

Backup

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A duplicate copy of a file, disk or tape. Also refers to a Windows utility that allows you to backup and restore files.

Question 8

Boot

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To load the operating system that starts a computer.

Question 9

Cold Boot

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Starting a computer by switching it on.

Question 10

Commercial Software

Answer 10

Copyrighted computer programs sold to buyers for profit.

Question 11

Control Program

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A program that enhances an operating system by creating an environment in which you can run other programs, for example, Windows

Question 12

Copyright

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A form of legal protection that grants exclusive rights to the owner to copy, sell, distribute and modify its software.

Question 13

Data

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Usually, information that has not been processed.

Question 14

Database

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A computer program that helps you manage large pieces of data.

Question 15

Folder

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An area created on a storage device, given a name and used to store files.

Question 16

File

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Stored information, such as a document, computer program or graphic, that is saved on a disk.

Question 17

Freeware

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Any software that is available free of charge that can be copied, used and distributed.

Question 18

Graphics

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Any computer device or program that makes a computer capable of displaying and editing pictures.

Question 19

Malware

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Malicious software. Software that is designed to infiltrate or damage a computer system without the owner’s informed consent.

Question 20

Microsoft Windows

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A control program for PCs that provides a graphical user interface (GUI), virtual memory management, multitasking and support for many peripheral devices.

Question 21

Operating System

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The software that controls the computer’s use of its hardware such as memory and disk storage space. Without it, no other program can be run.

Question 22

Program

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A set of instructions that are executed by a computer. Without programs computers are useless.

Question 23

Plug and Play

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The ability of a computer to automatically recognize and adjust the system configuration for a newly added device.

Question 24

Shareware

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A copyrighted software marketed under a “try before you buy” policy.

Question 25

Software

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Computer instructions or data. Software is basically anything that can be stored electronically.

Question 26

Spyware

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A type of malware that is installed surreptitiously on personal computers to collect information about users, their computer or browsing habits without their informed consent.

Question 27

Spreadsheet

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A table of values arranged in rows and columns.

Question 28

System

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Many parts working together as a whole. For example, a computer system includes hardware and software working together.

Question 29

Systems Software

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The operating system and all the utilities that enable the computer to function.

Question 30

Trojan Horse

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Malware that appears to the user to perform a desirable function but, in fact, facilitates unauthorized access to the user's computer system.

Question 31

User

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Someone who uses a computer or a computer program.

Question 32

Utility

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A program that performs a very specific task, usually relating to managing system resources.

Question 33

Virus

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A program that disrupts the normal operation of a computer.

Question 34

Warm Boot

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Restarting a computer that is already on. On PCs, this is done by pressing the CTRL, ALT and DEL keys at the same time.

Question 35

Web browser

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A software application for retrieving, presenting, and traversing information resources on the Internet.

Question 36

Windows

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A graphics based program that controls the overall activity of a computer.

Question 37

World Wide Web

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A system of interlinked hypertext documents accessed via the Internet.

Question 38

Worm

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A self-replicating computer program. Unlike a virus, it does not need to attach itself to an existing program.

Question 39

Word Processor

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A program with editing and formatting features for producing documents.

Question 40

Zipping

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Compressing a file so that it can take up less space on a storage disk.