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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Application Software | Software that allows individuals to complete a variety of work and school related tasks |
| System Software | Software that is created for the operation, maintenance, and security of a computer |
| operating system | manages the flow of data between HW components and allows the user to communicate with computer |
| boot process | the computer's start-up processes called the |
| compatible | computers that have the same operating system are said to be |
| graphical | modern operating systems have this type of user interface |
| multitasking | the ability to run multiple programs at the same time is known |
| 4 | Older 32 bit processors can only handle __ GB of RAM |
| device drives | Operating systems communicate with most hardware components using |
| Access | All of these are examples of server operating systems except |
| open source | software that can freely distributed and modified is called |
| windows | Microsoft's operating system for personal computers is called |
| windows | Which operating system has the largest market share for personal computers? |
| cheaper in cost | users who purchase a Mac cite all of these advantages of owning these types of computers except |
| Linux | an example of an open source operating system is |
| Windows 10 | All of these operating systems are operating systems for mobile devices except |
| utilities | programs that enhance or extend the operation systems's capabilities |
| security software | this software keeps you, your computer, and your personal info. safe from a variety of threats |
| security suite | a bundle of programs that accomplish a variety of security-related tasks |
| malware | all malicious programs are referred to |
| firewall | is dedicated to examining and blocking internet traffic |
| encryption | the process of scrambling your data to make it unreadable by anyone who doesn't have the key |
| virtual machine | a special environment that allows you to run an operating system on top of another OS |
| formatting | preparing a storage device for use by an operating system |
| partitioning | dividing a hard drive into multiple sections is known as |
| disk defragmentation | utility that reorganizes files and fragments to place related ones nearer to each other |
| file hierarchy | Computer offer us a variety of ways to store and organize our files. This structure is called |
| file extension | a short, unique sequence of characters located after a file name indicates the file type |
| clipboard | a temporary location for things that are being moved or copied |
| Recycle Bin | When a file gets deleted on a windows machine, it goes to the |
| software license | a contract from the software creator that specifies the rules for using this software |
| EULA | the typical license that a user must agree to before installing software |
| volume license | allows companies to install a piece of software on multiple machines |
| subscription model | users pay a fixed amount of money per month to use the software |
| GNU GPL | one of the most famous open source licenses is |
| freeware | software that is free to use without any specified time restrictions |
| shareware | SW that is free to download and install, but will stop working as intended after a given time |
| web-based applications | programs that run directly on your web browser |
| vertical market | software created for a specific industry such as health care or insurance |
| enterprise resource | brings together many types of business functions into one software solution |
| project management | used by managers to create a sophisticated plan to track and achieve a variety of goal |
| customer relationship management | software that allow sales departments to manage call centers, support customers etc. |
| SDLC | a series of steps used to create software |
| algorithm | a series o steps that describes exactly what each portion of a program is supposed to do |
| flowchart | visual representation that uses special symbols to trace the steps of program |
| coding | process of converting algorithms and flowcharts into an actual computer program |
| complier | program that translates a specific programming language into a machine language |
| executable | once a program is complied, the IDE will produce an ___ file that can be run by the OS |
| IDE | Many programmers use an ____, which is software that helps them build their computer programs |
| bugs | errors in a piece of code are called |
| beta version | programmers release a ____ to a limited audience to test new code on their systems |
| software updates | when errors and security vulnerabilities are found in programs___ are released |
| virtual reality | where humans can experience realistic environments that are simulated by computers |
| CAD | software aids architects, engineers, and others who need to create a digital model of an object |
| graphics editing | software that contains bitmap-based tools that are used primarily to edit images |
| 3D modeling | software used by professional artists and animators who create 3D graphics and characters |
| vector graphics | rely on mathematics to generate and manipulate a variety of shapes |
| bitmap graphics | will record your drawings on a pixel-by-pixel basis |
| Microsoft Paint | Which of the following is an example of drawing programs based on bitmap graphics? |
| media players | applications that allow you to listen to music and play videos |
| PIM | software designed to keep individuals organized |
| spreadsheet | software that is used fir entering, calculating, and analyzing sets of numbers |
| word processing | software that provides tools for creating and editing all kinds of text-based documents |
| database | an organized method for storing information |
| office suite | several office programs are bundled as a unit known as |
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