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BKHS CBA Software
Question | Answer |
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programs that allow the user to perform specific tasks; also known as productivity software | application |
system software that acts as a "go-between", allowing computer hardware and other software to communicate with each other | operating |
software responsible for the general operation of a computer system, including the operation of hardware, running application software, and file management | system |
another term for programs--the instructions that allow the user to communicate with the computer | software |
A program on a computer that allows the user to create, edit, view, print, rename, copy, or delete files, folders, or an entire file system | file management |
storing data for later use | save |
a feature that allows the user to change the attributes of a file (such as location, file name, or file type) before saving it | |
an extension at the end of a file name, indicating which application was used to create a document | file type |
a type of system software that runs system checks and makes sure everything is working properly | utility |
a type of utility software that checks for viruses | anti-virus |
a program designed to disrupt or destroy the normation operations of a computer | virus |
a software application that is designed to create, edit, format, print and save text-based documents, such as letters, reports, and memos | word processing |
a software application that stores data in a grid of horizontal rows and vertical columns. The software is designed to analyze data using formulas and calculations. | spreadsheet |
an application software designed to create a visual display of information; can include text, graphics, audio and video | presentation |
an application software designed to collect and organize data for easy retrieval and analysis | database |
an application software that is designed to combine text and graphics to create professional print-ready publications | desktop publishing |
programs that make it possible for a computer to transmit and receive information to and from other computers. | communication |
a program that makes it possible to connect to the Internet | web browser |
a program like gmail or hotmail that allows a user to communicate with another user |