Chapter 4 Flashcards
An approach to computing where tasks are assigned to a combination of connections, software,
and services accessed over a network.
Cloud computing
Programs that direct the performance of a specific use of computers
Application software
A system of programs that manages the operations of a computer system
System software
Companies that own, operate, and maintain application software for a fee as a service over the Internet.
Application service provider
(ASP)
Integrated software tool that supports the development of software application
CASE tools
Software designed in-house for use by a specific organization or set of users.
Custom software (
The function that provides a means of communitcation between end users and an operating system
User interface
Acronym meaning commercial off-the-shelf.
COTS software (130)
Provides a greater memory capability than a
computer’s actual memory capacity.
Virtual memory
The ability to do several computing tasks
concurrently
Multitasking
Converts numeric data into graphic displays.
Presentation graphics
software
Translates high-level instructions into machine
language instructions.
Language translator
Performs housekeeping chores for a computer
system
Utilities (
A category of application software that performs common information processing tasks for
end users.
General-purpose application
software
Software available for the specific applications of
end users in business, science, and other fields.
end user
Function-specific application
software
Helps you surf the Web.
Web browser
Uses your networked computer to send and
receive messages.
Creates and displays a worksheet for analysis.
Spreadsheet package
Enables you to produce your own brochures and newsletters.
Desktop publishing (DTP)
Allows you to create and edit documents.
Word processing software (
Helps you keep track of appointments and tasks.
Personal information manager
(PIM)
A program that performs several general-purpose
application
Integrated package
A combination of individual general-purpose
application packages that work easily together
Software suites
Software to support the collaboration of teams and
workgroups.
Groupware
