Tools of the Trade: Linux and SQL: Module 1 Flashcards
Application
A program that helps you do a specific job, like writing or playing music.
Basic Input/Output System (BIOS)
A small chip in older computers that helps start up the computer.
Bootloader
A small program that turns on the computer’s main system when you start it.
Command-Line Interface (CLI)
A screen where you type commands to tell the computer what to do.
Graphical User Interface (GUI)
A screen with pictures and icons you click to use the computer.
Hardware
The physical parts of a computer, like the screen, keyboard, and memory.
Legacy Operating System
An old system that still works but isn’t updated anymore.
Operating System (OS)
The main program that helps the computer run and lets you use other apps.
Random Access Memory (RAM)
The short-term memory your computer uses to do tasks quickly.
Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI)
A newer chip that helps modern computers start up, replacing BIOS.
User Interface
The way you control the computer and tell it what to do.
Virtual Machine (VM)
A pretend computer that runs inside a real one, like a computer within a computer.
