Chapter 3- Software Flashcards
(156 cards)
1
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System software
A
Any program created from the operation, maintenance, and security of a computer.
2
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Operating system
A
Software that manages the flow of data between hardware components and allows the user to communicate with the computer.
3
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Boot process
A
The start-up process of a computer, which includes loading the operating system from the disk.
4
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Compatible
A
The condition whereby two computers can use the same software because the fun the same operating system.
5
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Graphical user interface (GUI)
A
A type of operating system interface that allows users to communicate with the computer via graphical elements on the screen.
6
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Command-line interface
A
A way to interact with computers that requires users to memorize and type a series of commands.
7
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Multitasking
A
The ability to run multiple programs at the same time.
8
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Device drivers
A
Programs that allow operating systems to communicate with hardware.
9
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Open source
A
A type of software license that permits the source code to be freely distributed and modified.
10
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Start screen
A
The new default screen in windows 8, it can run mobile-style apps and display live titles that show real-time information.
11
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Desktop
A
The traditional starting area in GUI-based operating systems
12
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Live titles
A
A graphic element in the Windows 8 Start screen that can display real-time information such as the current weather, news, or social media updates
13
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Widgets
A
A small screen element that provides automatically updating information without the need to open an app.
14
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Application Software
A
Software that allows individuals to complete a variety of work and school-related tasks. Entertainment software and most mobile apps are also in this category.
15
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Security software
A
Programs that help keep you , your computer, and your personal information safe from a variety of threats.
16
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Security suite
A
A bundle of programs that accomplish a variety of security-related tasks
17
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Malware
A
A generic term to describe various kinds of malicious programs created to harm a computer or steal valuable information.
18
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Firewall
A
A software utility dedicated to examining and blocking Internet traffic.
19
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Encryption
A
The process of scrambling your data or storage devices to make them unreadable by anyone who doesn’t have the proper key.
20
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Parental control
A
Utilities that allow parents to set a variety of limits on their children’s internet usage
21
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Virtual machine
A
A special environment that allows users to run an operating system in top of another operating system.
22
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Virtualization software
A
The software that allows you to run a virtual machine.
23
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Formatting
A
The process of preparing a storage device for use by an operating system.
24
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Partitioning
A
Dividing a hard drive into multiple sections
25
File system
The way in which the operating system views and manages the space in a storage device.
26
Disk defragmentation
An optimization utility hat will reorganize dukes and fragments to place related ones nearer to each other
27
Disk cleanup
A utility that clears out temporary files that take up space in your hard drive
28
File compression
The process of making a file smaller than its original size
29
Backup
A copy of one or more files that is made in case the originals become lost or damaged.
30
Cloud backup
Utility software that creates automated backups to an online account
31
File hierarchy
The way a computer organizes files, consisting of drives, folders and files
32
Drives
A computers storage devices
33
Folders
A container that can store files or other folders. Also known as a directory.
34
Files
The most fundamental component of storage that users interact with. A file can contain the instructions of a computer program or the data that you care to store.
35
Root directory
The location on a drive that is outside of any folders or directories
36
Path
A complete address that describes the exact location of a file
37
Icon
A graphical representation of a file, folder, or drive.
38
File extension
A short, unique sequence of characters located after a file's name that indicates the file type.
39
Clipboard
A temporary holding space in the computers memory for data that is being copied or moved.
40
Copy
A command that places a copy of the selected object into the clipboard
41
Cut
A command that removes the selected object from their current location and places them into the clipboard
42
Paste
A command that places the content of the clipboard into the location where this command is issued.
43
Delete
A command that removes a file from your drive.
44
Installed
The process of having software set up by the operating system so that it can be used.
45
Software license
A contract from the software creator that specifies the rules for using this software.
46
Copyright law
A federal law that gives software creators a variety of rights and privileges over their creative work
47
End-user license agreement (EULA)
The typical license that a user must agree to before installing software.
48
Volume license
License that allows companies to install software on multiple machines.
49
Subscription model
A payment method for software that has users pay a fixed amount of money per month in order to use the software
50
Shareware
Software that is free to download and install, but will stop working after a trail period unless the user purchases the software
51
Freeware
Any software that is free to use without any specified time restrictions.
52
Web-based applications
A program that runs directly on your web browser
53
Office suite
A bundle of programs that help businesses efficiently carry out tasks such as writing letters, analyzing sales figures and scheduling meetings
54
Word processing software
Software that provides tools for creating, editing, and formatting all kinds of text-based documents
55
Spreadsheet software
Software used for entering, calculating, and analyzing sets of numbers. This software is also used for creating charts
56
Database
An organized method for storing information
57
Database management system (DBMS)
Software that allows users to create and manage complex databases.
58
Presentation software
A category of software that enables users to create electronic slideshows that are used to present information
59
Personal information manager (PIM)
Software that is designed to keep individuals organized via the management of contacts, appointments, to do lists, and email.
60
Media players
An application that allows you to listen to music and play videos
61
Bitmap graphics
A type of image that is represented by individual pixels
62
Vector graphics
A type of image that relies on mathematics which allows users to increase or decrease the size of the image without any distortion
63
Computer aided design (CAD)
Software that aids architects, engineers, and many others who need to create s digital model of an object.
64
3D modeling software
Used by professional artists and animators who need to create 3D graphics and characters for advertisements, video games, cartoons, and movies
65
Virtual reality
An experience where humans can interact with realistic environments that are simulated by computers.
66
Vertical market softwRe
Software that is created for a specific industry such as health care or insurance
67
Enterprise resource planning (ERP)
A system that brings together many types of business functions into one software solution
68
Project management
A sophisticated plan used by businesses to track and achieve a variety of goals.
69
Customer relationship management (CRM)
Software that allows sales departments to manage call centers, suppose customers and keep track of sales commissions.
70
Software development life cycle (SDLC)
A series of steps that take programmers from the idea and planning stages through the actual programming, testing and maintenance of software
71
Algorithm
A series of steps that describe exactly what each portion of a program is suppose to do.
72
Flowchart
Chart that uses special symbols to trace the steps of a program's development.
73
Coding
The process of converting algorithms and flow charts into an actual computer program
74
Integrated development environment (IDE)
Software that helps developers build their computer programs
75
Compiler
A program that translates a specific programming language into a machine language that can be processed by the CPU
76
Beta version
An early version of a computer program used to test the software in real-world conditions
77
Bugs
Errors in a software program.
78
Software updates
Software patches used to fix errors and security vulnerabilities.
79
Any program created from the operation, maintenance, and security of a computer.
System software
80
Software that manages the flow of data between hardware components and allows the user to communicate with the computer.
Operating system
81
The start-up process of a computer, which includes loading the operating system from the disk.
Boot process
82
The condition whereby two computers can use the same software because the fun the same operating system.
Compatible
83
A type of operating system interface that allows users to communicate with the computer via graphical elements on the screen.
Graphical user interface (GUI)
84
A way to interact with computers that requires users to memorize and type a series of commands.
Command-line interface
85
The ability to run multiple programs at the same time.
Multitasking
86
Programs that allow operating systems to communicate with hardware.
Device drivers
87
A type of software license that permits the source code to be freely distributed and modified.
Open source
88
The new default screen in windows 8, it can run mobile-style apps and display live titles that show real-time information.
Start screen
89
The traditional starting area in GUI-based operating systems
Desktop
90
A graphic element in the Windows 8 Start screen that can display real-time information such as the current weather, news, or social media updates
Live titles
91
A small screen element that provides automatically updating information without the need to open an app.
Widgets
92
Software that allows individuals to complete a variety of work and school-related tasks. Entertainment software and most mobile apps are also in this category.
Application Software
93
Programs that help keep you , your computer, and your personal information safe from a variety of threats.
Security software
94
A bundle of programs that accomplish a variety of security-related tasks
Security suite
95
A generic term to describe various kinds of malicious programs created to harm a computer or steal valuable information.
Malware
96
A software utility dedicated to examining and blocking Internet traffic.
Firewall
97
The process of scrambling your data or storage devices to make them unreadable by anyone who doesn't have the proper key.
Encryption
98
Utilities that allow parents to set a variety of limits on their children's internet usage
Parental control
99
A special environment that allows users to run an operating system in top of another operating system.
Virtual machine
100
The software that allows you to run a virtual machine.
Virtualization software
101
The process of preparing a storage device for use by an operating system.
Formatting
102
Dividing a hard drive into multiple sections
Partitioning
103
The way in which the operating system views and manages the space in a storage device.
File system
104
An optimization utility hat will reorganize dukes and fragments to place related ones nearer to each other
Disk defragmentation
105
A utility that clears out temporary files that take up space in your hard drive
Disk cleanup
106
The process of making a file smaller than its original size
File compression
107
A copy of one or more files that is made in case the originals become lost or damaged.
Backup
108
Utility software that creates automated backups to an online account
Cloud backup
109
The way a computer organizes files, consisting of drives, folders and files
File hierarchy
110
A computers storage devices
Drives
111
A container that can store files or other folders. Also known as a directory.
Folders
112
The most fundamental component of storage that users interact with. A file can contain the instructions of a computer program or the data that you care to store.
Files
113
The location on a drive that is outside of any folders or directories
Root directory
114
A complete address that describes the exact location of a file
Path
115
A graphical representation of a file, folder, or drive.
Icon
116
A short, unique sequence of characters located after a file's name that indicates the file type.
File extension
117
A temporary holding space in the computers memory for data that is being copied or moved.
Clipboard
118
A command that places a copy of the selected object into the clipboard
Copy
119
A command that removes the selected object from their current location and places them into the clipboard
Cut
120
A command that places the content of the clipboard into the location where this command is issued.
Paste
121
A command that removes a file from your drive.
Delete
122
The process of having software set up by the operating system so that it can be used.
Installed
123
A contract from the software creator that specifies the rules for using this software.
Software license
124
A federal law that gives software creators a variety of rights and privileges over their creative work
Copyright law
125
The typical license that a user must agree to before installing software.
End-user license agreement (EULA)
126
License that allows companies to install software on multiple machines.
Volume license
127
A payment method for software that has users pay a fixed amount of money per month in order to use the software
Subscription model
128
Software that is free to download and install, but will stop working after a trail period unless the user purchases the software
Shareware
129
Any software that is free to use without any specified time restrictions.
Freeware
130
A program that runs directly on your web browser
Web-based applications
131
A bundle of programs that help businesses efficiently carry out tasks such as writing letters, analyzing sales figures and scheduling meetings
Office suite
132
Software that provides tools for creating, editing, and formatting all kinds of text-based documents
Word processing software
133
Software used for entering, calculating, and analyzing sets of numbers. This software is also used for creating charts
Spreadsheet software
134
An organized method for storing information
Database
135
Software that allows users to create and manage complex databases.
Database management system (DBMS)
136
A category of software that enables users to create electronic slideshows that are used to present information
Presentation software
137
Software that is designed to keep individuals organized via the management of contacts, appointments, to do lists, and email.
Personal information manager (PIM)
138
An application that allows you to listen to music and play videos
Media players
139
A type of image that is represented by individual pixels
Bitmap graphics
140
A type of image that relies on mathematics which allows users to increase or decrease the size of the image without any distortion
Vector graphics
141
Software that aids architects, engineers, and many others who need to create s digital model of an object.
Computer aided design (CAD)
142
Used by professional artists and animators who need to create 3D graphics and characters for advertisements, video games, cartoons, and movies
3D modeling software
143
An experience where humans can interact with realistic environments that are simulated by computers.
Virtual reality
144
Software that is created for a specific industry such as health care or insurance
Vertical market softwRe
145
A system that brings together many types of business functions into one software solution
Enterprise resource planning (ERP)
146
A sophisticated plan used by businesses to track and achieve a variety of goals.
Project management
147
Software that allows sales departments to manage call centers, suppose customers and keep track of sales commissions.
Customer relationship management (CRM)
148
A series of steps that take programmers from the idea and planning stages through the actual programming, testing and maintenance of software
Software development life cycle (SDLC)
149
A series of steps that describe exactly what each portion of a program is suppose to do.
Algorithm
150
Chart that uses special symbols to trace the steps of a program's development.
Flowchart
151
The process of converting algorithms and flow charts into an actual computer program
Coding
152
Software that helps developers build their computer programs
Integrated development environment (IDE)
153
A program that translates a specific programming language into a machine language that can be processed by the CPU
Compiler
154
An early version of a computer program used to test the software in real-world conditions
Beta version
155
Errors in a software program.
Bugs
156
Software patches used to fix errors and security vulnerabilities.
Software updates
