Chapter 4: Software

Question 1

A mobile operating system (OS) based on the Linux kernel and currently developed by Google.

Answer 1

Android

Question 2

is a set of computer program designed to permit the user to perform a group of coordinated functions, tasks, or activities. It cannot run on itself but is dependent on the OS.

Answer 2

Application Software

Question 3

The practice of using a network of remote servers hosted on the Internet to store, manage, and process data, rather than a local server or a personal computer.

Answer 3

Cloud Computing

Question 4

These systems allowed users to brainstorm ideas together without the necessity of physical, face-to-face meetings.

Answer 4

Collaborative Systems

Question 5

is a version of the Unix operating system that runs on the personal computer. Unix is an operating system used primarily by scientists and engineers on larger minicomputers.

Answer 5

LINUX/UNIX

Question 6

An operating system used for mobile devices manufactured by Apple Inc.

Answer 6

iOS(iPhone OS)

Question 7

An application viewed as so desirable by consumers that it can influence them to purchase devices or applications that include it.

Answer 7

“Killer” App

Question 8

Software that can be freely used, changed, and shared (in modified or unmodified form) by anyone.

Answer 8

Open Source

Question 9

The program that, after being initially loaded into the computer by a boot program, manages all the other programs in a computer.

Answer 9

Operating Systems

Question 10

Software applications have become standard tools for the workplace. For example, Excel or spreadsheet software.

Answer 10

Productivity Software

Question 11

A set of instructions that tells the hardware what to do.

Answer 11

Software

Question 12

Microsoft’s operating system.

Answer 12

Windows