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Software Key terms
Learn about the definitions of the main tech terms used in software
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| accounting software | Application software for managing finances. |
| application software | Software which allows users to produce work, such as documents and presentations. |
| application suite | Collection of application programs that perform related tasks, sold together. |
| assistant | Step by step help system to guide a user through a task. |
| audio software | Application software for creating, recording, and editing sound. |
| automatic recalculation | Spreadsheet feature that updates results when cells are changed. |
| backup | Spare copy of data to be used in the event of an emergency. |
| browser | Software used to view web pages. |
| Business Software Alliance | Organisation that works to reduce illegal copying of software. |
| bug | Error or mistake in a program. |
| closed source | Software whose source code is not publicly available. |
| cloud computing | System whereby application software and data are stored on a remote Internet server. |
| command line interface | System the user controls by typing in commands. |
| commercial software | Software which is sold for profit. |
| compatibility | Idea that two systems work together and can share hardware, software, or data. |
| concurrent licence | Software licence that allows a specific number of copies to be used at one time. |
| copyright | Law protecting intellectual property from unauthorised copying. |
| cross-platform | Hardware or software that works on multiple operating systems. |
| database software | Application software for creating, recording, and finding large collections of data. |
| Defragmentation | Process of reducing disk fragmentation. |
| desktop publishing software | Application software used to lay out pages for printed publications. |
| device drivers | Utility software used by the operating system to communicate with peripheral devices. |
| DTP | Application software used to lay out pages for printed publications. |
| EULA | Licence agreement for software that sets out the users rights and responsibilities. |
| end user licence agreement | Licence agreement for software that sets out the users rights and responsibilities. |
| Federation Against Software Theft | Organisation that works to reduce illegal copying of software. |
| firewall | Hardware or software that controls access to a network. |
| fragmentation | Problem that occurs as files are saved on non-contiguous sectors on a disk. |
| free and open source software | Software whose source code is freely available and can be changed and distributed. |
| freeware | Software which is distributed for no cost. |
| frequently asked questions | List of questions and answers often found in manuals and help screens. |
| Full backup | Backup that copies all data from a system. |
| Graphical User Interface | System the user controls using a mouse to click on icons, buttons, and windows. |
| graphics software | Application software for creating and editing images. |
| GUI | System the user controls using a mouse to click on icons, buttons, and windows. |
| Incremental backup | Backup that copies only the changed data since the last backup. |
| mail merge | Automatically customising a standard letter with individual names and addresses. |
| MDI | Interface that presents a series of pre-defined options to the user. |
| Menu Driven Interface | Interface that presents a series of pre-defined options to the user. |
| multi-user licence | Software licence that allows a specific number of copies to be used at one time. |
| multimedia software | Application software for creating and editing presentations, animations, and video. |
| open source | Software whose source code is freely available and can be changed and distributed. |
| operating systems | Software that manages the computer system and controls the hardware. |
| platform | Refers to a particular combination of hardware and operating system. |
| presentation software | Application software for creating slides used for lectures, presentations, and lessons. |
| product activation | Process of registering software online before it can be used, to reduce illegal copies. |
| productivity software | Software which allows users to produce work, such as documents and presentations. |
| public domain | Software to which the author has waived all rights. |
| read me file | Help file containing latest updates and information about using a system. |
| restore (a backup) | Copying data from a backup copy back to the main system. |
| safety critical system | System whose failure could result in injury or loss of life. |
| serial number | Registration number needed during software installation, used to reduce illegal copies. |
| shareware | Software which is free to use initially, but which must be pay for if use continues. |
| single-user licence | Software licence that allows the use of only a single copy on a single computer. |
| site licence | Software licence that allows an organisation to use software on an unlimited number of computers. |
| source code | Instructions that make up the software, entered by the programmer using a programming language. |
| spreadsheet software | Application software for performing numerical calculations and analysis. |
| tutorials | Step by step help on using a system. |
| User interface | Method used to communicate with a computer system. |
| utility software | Software used to perform maintenance jobs such as defragmenting disks. |
| video editing software | Application software for creating and editing video. |
| voice controlled interface | Ability to operate a computer by issuing spoken commands. |
| web development software | Application software for creating HTML pages for web sites. |
| Web-based software | System whereby application software and data are stored on a remote Internet server. |
| wizard | Step by step help system to guide a user through a task. |
| word processing software | Application software for creating written documents such as letters or essays. |
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