Term | Definition |
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) |