SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS AND NETWORKING SYSTEM USED IN SEAGOING SHIP (FINALS)

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are software that starts the computer and keeps it running, performing basic system tasks

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System software

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System software includes:

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• Basic Input/Output System
  (BIOS)
• Operating System (OS)
• Utility Programs

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These programs perform system maintenance and protection tasks such as error correction and backup.

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BIOS, OS, utility programs

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is the built-in software on the motherboard that starts the computer.

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Basic Input/Output System (BIOS)

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It performs a power-on self-test (POST) at start-up – ensures that all the critical hardware devices are functioning properly (CPU, RAM, motherboard, etc.)

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Basic Input/Output System (BIOS)

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starts the computer at a basic level, but the operating system (OS) does the bulk of work to keep it running and to help users to accomplish tasks.

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BIOS

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provides the user interface (UI) that humans use to communicate commands and receive feedback

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OS

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communicates with hardware- instructing it to take action to accomplish tasks
o runs applications, and enables humans to interact with them

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OS

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controls and manages the file storage system

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OS

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Each _ is optimized for the hardware it runs on and the tasks the user is likely to want to perform.

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OS

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An _ can have either a graphical user interface (GUI) or a command-line interface (CLI).

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OS

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An operating system can be

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single-user or multi-user.

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only one user at a time typically uses a desktop PC with Windows installed

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single-user

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for server operating system such as UNIX, it is designed to support multiple users accessing them simultaneously (at the same time)

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multi-user.

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perform task (or set of tasks) that optimizes, repairs, or safeguards the computer or its data.

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Utility software

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Examples of utility programs:

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Check Disk, Defragmenter, Antivirus program

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programs designed to find and
remove viruses

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Antivirus:

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blocks programs that spies on users’ activities

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Anti-spyware

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• adware are malware that pops up unwanted ads

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Anti-adware

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blocks hackers from access

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Firewall software:

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rejects junk or spam mail

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Anti-spam:

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find and fix errors in the file system on a volum

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Disk checking program:

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find and fix inconsistent or unneeded entries in the registry (the main system configuration database)

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Registry cleanup program:

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removes installed software along with any associated files and registry entries

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Uninstaller utility:

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Each time you start your computer, a menu appears asking which OS you want to start up

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Multi-boot:

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Enables the creation of an entire virtual machine - allows installation of a virtual PC

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* Virtualization:

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is a software that enables you to perform a useful task on your computer.

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Application software

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Two of the most used application software are:

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* Business Productivity Software * Graphics Software

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typically use a collection of applications known as an office suite to perform the most common tasks involved in their jobs:

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Businesspeople

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The most popular type of productivity software is the _

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word processor

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a type of program used to create text-based documents (DOCS).

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word processor

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Example: MS Word

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word processor

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For even more control over page layout (how objects on a page is organized), you can use a desktop publishing program, also called

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page layout software.

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- for casual home users

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MS Publisher

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- for professionals

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Adobe InDesign

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typically enables you to type directly on the page onscreen; it flows the text automatically based on the margins, indents, and number of columns

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Word processing program

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uses movable and resizable frames (or object containers) for everything, including text, that gives you more control over the precise positioning of each element/object

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Desktop publishing

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is used to analyze and present numeric data.

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spreadsheet program

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spreadsheet program Example:

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MS Excel

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is entered into cells in rows and columns.

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Spreadsheet data

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is a structured collection of data (e.g., inventory of a store, or collection of personal data) - - logically represented by a magnetic drum (or stack of disks).

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database

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makes calculations and extrapolates (extend) information using combination of data and varying instruction sets

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database program

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database program Example:

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DBMS (Database Management System)

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contains one or more tables, each of which contains records.

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database

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basic unit of information

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Bits -

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group of bits

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Bytes -

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group of bytes

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Fields -

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group of fields

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Records -

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group of records

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Tables -

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collection of tables

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Files -

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collection of files

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Databases -

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helps people stay organized by providing a way in performing personal tasks:

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Management software

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simplifies the entire process of managing a business's finances

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Accounting software

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Accounting software Example:

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QuickBooks

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manages bank accounts, even investments and loans - - thus, tracking personal finances.

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Personal finance software

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Personal finance software Example:

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Quicken

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includes any application that enables you to create and manipulate visual images.

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Graphics software

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is created with math formulas - - plotting geometrical shapes in a 2-or 3-dimensional grid.

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vector-based illustration

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vector-based illustration Example:

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Adobe Illustrator

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Two main categories of graphic images:

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vector and raster

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, is one that's composed of a grid of colored pixels (picture elements).

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raster graphic, also called a bitmap image

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Do not take up much disk space --information needed to display them is very simple and compact

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Vector images

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Can be resized to any size without any loss of quality - - the math formulas behind them are simply recalculated and the shape redrawn

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Vector images

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There are about _ colors possible

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16 million

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standard color depth is

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24-bit:

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bits for rgb

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8 bits (individually)

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Presentation graphics software enables you to create screen-sized slides containing a mixture of words and images that you can move through on demand as you deliver your presentation.