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IDT - Unit 2 (2020)

Software & Hardware

TermDefinition
software a set of instructions that tells the computer what actions to perform
application software a collection of programs (tools) that perform specific tasks. and can be used to help a person complete business or personal tasks more productively
Operating system software collection of programs that manage and coordinate the activities of the computer system also called an operating system. The most popular are: Windows, Mac OS, and Linux
commercial software software that is developed and sold for a profit
shareware software that is available free of charge for a trial purpose (temporary) You must pay for the software after the trial period or use a lite version of the software.
open source software software that is distributed and shared freely allowing users to modify and re-share without violating copyright laws
word processing software allows users to create, edit, and print documents like letters, memos and reports. allows a user to create and manipulate documents containing mostly text and some graphics.
GUI - Graphic User Interface allows users interact with the software using text, graphics, and visual images such as icons
spreadsheet software software is software that allows users to organize data in rows and columns and perform calculations on the data.
database software allows users to store and organize large amounts of data and retrieve specific information when needed
presentation software allows users to create visual presentations to communicate information to others
Utility program a type of software written to perform troubleshooting or maintenance tasks. Keeps your computer running well and protects if from viruses
beta version software software that is still under development but released for testing
installing or installation The process of setting up software to work with the computer, printer, and other hardware
software piracy Illegally copying an application onto another computer
the software development cycle the steps needed in order to propose and plan, design, test, and release new software
upgrade when software has added improvements, new features or update to the design
suite a group of related applications such as Microsoft WORD, EXCEL, and PowerPoint packaged and sold together
uninstall to remove or delete software from a computer
web based software (online) Google Drive, Adobe Suites, and most learning management programs are all ----- software. Their major disadvantage can be slow network or poor Internet service
troubleshooting You can solve many computer problems using simple problem solving techniques, also called
ethernet cable cable used to connect devices together on a network or the Internet
peripherals A device that physically or wirelessly connects to and is controlled by a computer, but is external to the computer case
CPU The brain of a computer. It controls information and tells other parts what to do.
Hardware The physical components of a computer are called
USB stands for Universal Serial Bus. It is a standard connector that is used for mouse, keyboards, smartphones, cameras, printers, scanners, and more
freeware software that is available free of charge, but the developer still owns the rights to the software (Google Applications)
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