IT101 Com Software Flashcards by Nasrifa A. Manda

______ is a collection of instructions, data, or computer programs that are used to run machines and carry out particular activities.

Software

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Software is a collection of __________ __ _______that are used to run machines and carry out particular activities.

instructions, data, or computer programs

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What are the types of software

Aplication software and system software

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__________also known as end-user programs, or productivity programs, helps the user in completing tasks such as doing online research, jotting down notes, setting the alarm, designing graphics, keeping an account log, doing calculations, or even playing games. They lie above the system software.

Application Software

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Application Software also known as _______ ___ ___________helps the user in completing tasks such as doing online research, jotting down notes, setting the alarm, designing graphics, keeping an account log, doing calculations, or even playing games. They lie above the system software.

end-user programs, or productivity programs,

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Application Software also known as end-user programs, or productivity programs, helps the user in ______such as doing online research, jotting down notes, setting the alarm, designing graphics, keeping an account log, doing calculations, or even playing games.

completing tasks

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Application Software also known as end-user programs, or productivity programs, helps the user in completing tasks such as doing _________jotting down notes, setting the alarm, designing graphics, keeping an account log, doing calculations, or even playing games.

online research,

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Application Software also known as end-user programs, or productivity programs, helps the user in completing tasks such as doing online research, _______setting the alarm, designing graphics, keeping an account log, doing calculations, or even playing games.

jotting down notes,

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Application Software also known as end-user programs, or productivity programs, helps the user in completing tasks such as doing online research, jotting down notes, ________designing graphics, keeping an account log, doing calculations, or even playing games.

setting the alarm,

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Application Software also known as end-user programs, or productivity programs, helps the user in completing tasks such as doing online research, jotting down notes, setting the alarm, _______keeping an account log, doing calculations, or even playing games.

designing graphics,

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Application Software also known as end-user programs, or productivity programs, helps the user in completing tasks such as doing online research, jotting down notes, setting the alarm, designing graphics, ________doing calculations, or even playing games.

keeping an account log,

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Application Software also known as end-user programs, or productivity programs, helps the user in completing tasks such as doing online research, jotting down notes, setting the alarm, designing graphics, keeping an account log, doing _______ ________

calculations, or even playing games.

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Application Software or simply apps can also be referred to as __________ as their requirement is highly subjective, and their absence does not affect the system’s functioning. The apps we see on our mobile phones are also examples of Application Software

non-essential software

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The _________is a collection of programs designed to operate, control, and extend the processing capabilities of the computer itself. System software Is generally prepared by the computer manufacturers. These software products comprise programs, written In low-level languages, which interact with the hardware at a very basic level. System software serves as the interface between the hardware and the end users.

system software

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The system software is a collection of programs designed to ___________of the computer itself. System software Is generally prepared by the computer manufacturers. These software products comprise programs, written In low-level languages, which interact with the hardware at a very basic level. System software serves as the interface between the hardware and the end users.

operate, control, and extend the processing capabilities

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These software products comprise programs, written In _________which interact with the hardware at a very basic level. System software serves as the interface between the hardware and the end users.

low-level languages,

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An __________ is the most important software that runs on a computer. It manages. the computer’s memory and processes, as well as all of its software and hardware. It also allows you to communicate with the computer without knowing how to speak the computer’s language. Without an operating system, a computer is useless.

operating system

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An operating system is the most important software that runs on a computer. It manages. the _________and processes, as well as all of its software and hardware. It also allows you to communicate with the computer without knowing how to speak the computer’s language. Without an operating system, a computer is useless.

computer’s memory

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An operating system is the most important software that runs on a computer. It manages. the computer’s memory and processes, as well as all of its __________ It also allows you to communicate with the computer without knowing how to speak the computer’s language. Without an operating system, a computer is useless.

software and hardware.

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Without an operating system, a computer is _______.

useless

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Your ___________manages all of the software and hardware on the computer.

computer’s operating system (OS)

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Your computer’s operating system (OS) manages all of the _________on the computer.

software and hardware

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_______ is the process that is initiated once the computer system starts and executes a small set of instructions present in the ROM which will set up system hardware by testing them and load the operating system so that the computer system can carry out further tasks.

Booting

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Booting is the process that is initiated once the computer system starts and executes a ________present in the ROM which will set up system hardware by testing them and load the operating system so that the computer system can carry out further tasks.

small set of instructions

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________The small set of instructions present in the ROM is loaded into the computer memory and the CPU executes those instructions.

Loading of BIOs:

_________ To check the operability of all the hardware connected to our computer system, BIOS carries out POST which will check the hardware components and if any problem is found, the user is alerted with POST beeps and POST screen messages

Power-On Self Test (POST):

_________After the OS is loaded, device drivers are loaded into the memory so that our devices can function correctly

System Configuration is Accomplished:

________System utilities like antivirus, volume control, etc. are loaded into the memory in this step

System Utilities are Loaded:

_______ If any ______on is being set, the system will ask the user to enter the credentials, and on receiving the correct credentials the computer system will run GUl shell (in most cases) or CLI shell.

User Authentication:

A ________is a removable data storage medium used to load and boot an operating system or utility program. Typically, a boot disk is a read-only medium that stores temporary files on a CD-ROM or floppy disc drive. Other boot disk mediums include USB drives, zip drives, and paper tape drives.

boot disk

A boot disk is a ______used to load and boot an operating system or utility program. Typically, a boot disk is a read-only medium that stores temporary files on a CD-ROM or floppy disc drive. Other boot disk mediums include USB drives, zip drives, and paper tape drives.

removable data storage medium

________ is the process when our computer system moves from the shutdown state to the start by pressing the power button.

Cold booting

_______is the process in which the computer gets restarted due to reasons like setting the configuration for newly installed software or hardware.

Warm booting

_______is the process of controlling and coordinating computer memory, assigning portions known as blocks to various running programs to optimize the overall performance of the system.

Memory Management

______ - Programs and data that are to be exécuted or processed wait on disk.

Queues

_____ - into a buffer, where they wait in a queue to be printed.

Spool

______ - The disk area where the programs or documents wait.

Buffers

________ in an operating system refers to the set of processes and techniques involved in creating, organizing, accessing, manipulating, and controlling files stored on storage devices such as hard drives, solid-state drives, or network storage.

File management

_______: The way in which files are stored, organized, and accessed on a storage device. This can include things like file naming conventions, directory structures, and file metadata.

File organization

File organization: The way in which files are _________device. This can include things like file naming conventions, directory structures, and file metadata.

stored, organized, and accessed on a storage

_____: The ways in which files can be opened, read, written, and closed. This can include things like permissions and access controls, which determine who can read and write to a file

File access

_______4: The ability to create copies of files for safekeeping, and to store them in the event of data loss.

File backup and recovery

________: The ability to search for files based on certain criteria, such as keywords in the file name or contents, and quickly locate and open them.

File indexing and search

_______: The ability for multiple users to access and collaborate on the same files, either locally or over a network.

File sharing

_______ is the process of managing tasks, or the pieces of work that make up a project.

Task management

task management is the process of ________. In a multitasking operating system, the operating system must keep track of which tasks are running, and which are waiting to run.

allocating resources to tasks, and managing the execution of tasks

______is the process of ensuring OS integrity, confidentiality, and availability.

Operating system security (OS security)

OS security refers to specified steps or measures used to protect the OS from _______

threats, viruses, worms, malware, or remote hacker intrusions.

Operating system security (OS security) is the process of ensuring OS ________

integrity, confidentiality, and availability.

______ Known as utility programs, perform tasks related to the control and allocation of computer resources. Enhance existing functions or provide services not supplied by other system software or programs.

SERVICE PROGRAMS

SERVICE PROGRAMS Known as ________, perform tasks related to the control and allocation of computer resources. Enhance existing functions or provide services not supplied by other system software or programs.

utility programs

A _______facilitates communication between an application and its user by acting as an intermediary, between them. Each application including the operating system is provided with a specific Ul for effective communication

User interface (Ul)

A User interface (Ul) facilitates communication between an _______by acting as an intermediary, between them. Each application including the operating system is provided with a specific Ul for effective communication

application and its user

_____are used to enter, delete, and edit data and to execute. commands Esc, Ctrl, Alt, Del, Ins, Home, End, PgUp, PgDn, Num lock, etc.

Special Purpose keys

____ are positioned along the top or left side of the keyboard. They are used to execute commands specific to the software being used.

Function Keys

Function Keys are positioned along the top or left side of the keyboard. They are used to _______specific to the software being used.

execute commands

______ are a single keystroke or command-or a series of keystrokes or commands-used to automatically issue a longer, predetermined series of keystrokes or commands

Macros

_______ - The mouse allows you to direct an on-screen pointer to perform any number of activities pointer usually appears as an arrow, although it changes shape depending on the application.

Mouse and Pointer

______ is a system of interactive visual components for computer software. A GUI displays objects that convey information and represent actions that the user can take. The objects change color, size, or visibility when the user interacts with them.

GUI (graphical user interface)

GUI (graphical user interface) is a system of ________for computer software. A GUI displays objects that convey information and represent actions that the user can take. The objects change color, size, or visibility when the user interacts with them.

interactive visual components

The GUl was created at ______ by Alan Kay, Douglas Engelbart, and other researchers in 1981. Later, Apple introduced the Lisa computer with a GUl on January 19, 1983

Xerox PARC (Palo Alto Research Center)

The GUl was created at Xerox PARC (Palo Alto Research Center) by _________, and other researchers in 1981. Later, Apple introduced the Lisa computer with a GUl on January 19, 1983

Alan Kay, Douglas Engelbart

The GUl was created at Xerox PARC (Palo Alto Research Center) by Alan Kay, Douglas Engelbart, and other researchers in _____. Later, Apple introduced the Lisa computer with a GUl on January 19, 1983

1981

The GUl was created at Xerox PARC (Palo Alto Research Center) by Alan Kay, Douglas Engelbart, and other researchers in 1981. Later, Apple introduced the Lisa computer with a GUl on _________

January 19, 1983

______ - the system's main interface screen, displays pictures(icons) that provide quick access to programs and information.

DESKTOP

____ - small pictorial figures that represent programs, data files, or procedures

ICONS

______ - small text box explaining the icon's function, appears when you roll the mouse pointer over the icon. A rollover may also produce an animated graphic.

ROLLOVER

_____ - offers you a list of options to choose from Choosing one of these options may produce further menus called cascading menus pull-up menu is a list of options that pulls up from the menu bar at the bottom of the screen

MENUS

_______ is a type of computer program that performs a specific personal, educational, and business functions. Each application is designed to assist end-users in accomplishing a variety of tasks, which may be related to productivity, creativity, or communication.

Application software

_____- an exclusive legal right that prohibits copying of intellectual property without the permission of the copyright holder.

_______ - allows the software to be used on all computers at a specific location

Site Licenses

_____ - allow a certain number of copies of the software to be used at the same time

Concurrent-use License

_______- specifies the number of people who may use the software

Multiple-user Licenses

___ - limits software ice to one user at a time

Single-user Licenses

Common Operating Systems

1. Android 2. Windows 10 3. Microsoft Windows 4. Ubuntu 5. Linux 6. mac OS 7. Chrome OS

______ ○ A major upgrade in a software product (1.xx, 2.xx, 3.xx)

Version

______ ○ Minor upgrade (1.1x, 1.2x)|

Release

_______ ○ not protected by copyright and thus may be duplicated by anyone at will ○ Free and can be modified ○ Open source

Public Domain Software

______ ○ copyrighted software that is distributed free of charge, but users are required to make a monetary contribution, or pay a registration fee, to continue using it

Shareware

_______ ○ copyrighted software that is distributed free of charge

Freeware

______ ○ online software that users lease for a fee and download whenever they want it ○ application service providers (ASPs), or software-as-a-service (SaaS) technology

Rentalware

__________ ○ Software obtained illegally ○ Sometimes pirated software can be downloaded off the internet ○ Sometimes it is sold in retail outlets in foreign countries ○ Register Software

Pirated Software

_________ ○ refers to software that is no longer being sold or supported by its publisher ○ U.S. copyright laws state that copyrights owned by corporations are valid for up to 95 years from the date the software was first published

Abandonware

_______ ○ Word Processing ○ Spreadsheet processing ○ Database software ○ Presentation

Application software