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Computer Ch 3 And 4 Flashcards

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3-D modeling software

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Used by professional artists and animators who need to create 3 dimensional graphics and characters for advertisements video games cartoons and movies

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Algorithm

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A series of steps that describe exactly what each portion of a program is supposed to do

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Application software

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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

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Back up

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BackupA copy of one or more files or entire storage devices that is made and case these originals become a lost or damaged

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Beta version

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Beta versionAn early version of a computer program used to test the software in a real world condition

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BitMap graphic

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A type of image that is represented by individual pixels

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Boot process

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The start up process of a computer which includes loading the operating system from the disk

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Bugs

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Errors in a software program

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Clipboard

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A temporary holding for space in the computer’s memory for data that is being copied or moved

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Cloud backup

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Utility software that creates automated backups to an online account

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Coding

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The process of converting algorithms and flow charts into an actual computer program

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Comand line interface

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A way to interact with computers that requires users to memorize and type a series of commands

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Compatible

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The condition whereby to computers can use the same software that run the same operating system

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compiler

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A program that translates a specific programming language into a machine language that can be processed by the CPU

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Computer aided design CAD

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Software that aids architects engineers and many others who need to create a digital model of an object

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Copy

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A command that places a copy of the selected object or objects into the clipboard

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Copy right law

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A federal law that gives software creators a variety of rights and privileges over their creative work

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CRM customer relationship management

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Software that allows sales departments to manage call centers support customers and keep track of sales commissions

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Cut

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A command that removes the selected object or objects from their current location and places them into a clipboard

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Database

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DatabaseAn organized method for storing information

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Database management system DBMS

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Software that allows users to create and manage complex databases

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Delete

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A command that removes a file from your drive

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Desktop

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The traditional starting area on GUI based operating systems

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Device driver

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Programs that allow operating systems to communicate with hardware

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Disk clean up

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Are you till it I that clears out temporary files that take up space on your hard drive

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Desk DE fragmentation

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And optimization utility that will recognize the files and fragments to place related ones nearer to each other

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Drive

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A computer storage devices

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Encryption

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The processes of scrambling your data or storage devices to make them unreadable by anyone who doesn’t have the proper key

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EU LA end user license agreement

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The typical license that a user must agree to before installing software

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ERP Enterprise resource planning

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A system that brings together many types of business functions into one software solution

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Exectutible file

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File that can be run by the operating system on a user’s computer

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File

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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

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File compression

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The process of making a file smaller than its original size

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File extension

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A short unique Sequence of characters located after a files name that indicate the file type

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File hierarchy

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The way a computer organizes files consisting of drives folders and files

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File system

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The way in which the operating system views and manages to space on a storage device

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Fire wall

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A Software utility dedicated to examining and blocking Internet traffic

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Flow chart

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A chart that uses special symbols to trace the steps of a program’s development

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Folder

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I’m container that can store files or other folders also known as a directory

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Formatting

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The process of preparing a storage device for use by an operating system

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Freeware

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Any software that is free to use without any specified time restrictions

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GUI graphical user interface

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GUI graphical user interfaceA type of operating system interface that allows users to communicate with the computer via graphical elements on the screen

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Icon

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A graphical representation of a file folder or drive

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Install

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The process of having software set up by the operating system so that it can be used

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Integrated development environment IDE

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Integrated development environment IDESoftware that helps developers build their computer programs

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Live tile

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Graphical element on the windows 8 start screen that can display real time information such as the current weather news or social media updates

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Malware

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Of generic term to describe various kinds of malicious programs created to harm a computer or steal valuable information

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Media player

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Application that allows you to listen to music and play videos

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Multi tasking

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The ability to run multiple programs at the same time

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Office suite

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A bundle of programs that help businesses efficiently carry out tasks such as writing letters analyzing sales figures and scheduling meetings

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Open source

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A type of software license that permits the source code to be freely distributed and modified

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Operating system OS

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Software that manages the flow of data between hardware components and allows the user to communicate with the computer

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Parental control

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Parental controlUtilities that allow parents to set a variety of limits on their children’s Internet usage

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Partioning

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Dividing a hard drive into multiple sections

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Paste

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Command that places the contents of the clipboard into the location where this command is issued

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Path

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A complete address that describes the exact location of a file

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Personal information manager PIM

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Software that is designed to keep individuals organized via the management of contacts appointments to do lists and email

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