M5 Flashcards
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s a collection of computer programs and related data that provide the instruction for telling a computer what to do and how to do it
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software
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an interface between user and computer
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software
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It is a set of instructions, programs that are used to give command to hardware.
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software
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It is responsible for controlling, integratingand managingthe hardware components of a computer system and for accomplishing specific tasks.
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software
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It is responsible for controlling, integratingand managingthe hardware components of a computer system and for accomplishing specific tasks.
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System software
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These include Operating System (Windows, Mac OS, Linux), device drivers, and utility software.
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System software
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is a computer software designed to help the user to perform singular or multiple tasks.
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application software
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are also called the end-user programs.
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application software
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these programs do the real work for users. These includes MS Word, MS Excel,
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application software
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consists of the programs that control or maintain the operations of the computer and its devices
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system software
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two types of system software
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operating system and utility programs
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is a set of programs
containing instructions that work together to coordinate
all the activities among computer hardware resources
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operating system (OS)
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The process of starting or restarting a computer is called
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booting
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the type of boot where you turn on a computer that has been powered off completely
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cold boot
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the type of boot where you use the operating system to restart a computer
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warm boot
16
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is the drive from
which your computer starts
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boot drive
17
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You can boot from a X
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boot disk
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contains a few system
files that will start the computer
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recovery disk
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An operating system includes various shut down
options:
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sleep mode and hibernate
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saves any open documents and programs to RAM, turns off all unneeded functions, and then places the computer in a lowpower state
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sleep mode
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saves any open
documents and programs to
a hard disk before removing
power from the computer
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hibernate
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controls how you enter data and instructions and how information is displayed on the screen
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user interface
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With a X, you interact
with menus and visual
images
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graphical user
interface (GUI)
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With a X, a user uses the keyboard
to enter data and instructions
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command-line interface
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serves as the interface between the user, the application software,
and the computer’s hardware.
system software
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Although an operating system can run from an optical disc and/or flash memory
mobile media, in most cases, the operating system is installed and resides on the
X
computer’s hard disk.
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On handheld computers and many mobile devices such as
| smart phones, the operating system may reside on a X
ROM chip.
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A X is one that runs the same on multiple operating
| systems.
cross-platform program
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The X is the core of an operating system that manages memory and
devices, maintains the computer’s clock, starts programs, and assigns the computer’s
resources, such as devices, programs, data, and information
kernel
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The X is memory
| resident, which means it remains in memory while the computer is running.
kernel
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Other
parts of the operating system are X, that is, these instructions remain on a
storage medium until they are needed.
nonresident
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is firmware that contains the computer’s startup
| instructions.
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The BIOS (pronounced BYE-ose), which stands for
basic input/output system
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is a technology that uses battery power to retain information when
the computer is off.
CMOS
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The X stores configuration information about the
computer, such as the amount of memory; type of disk drives, keyboard, and
monitor; the current date and time; and other startup information.
CMOS chip
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If the POST completes successfully, the BIOS searches for specific operating
system files called X
system files
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In special cases, you can boot from a
special disk, called a X or a X, that contains a few system files that
will start the computer
boot disk
| recovery disk
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In most
| cases, X is the boot drive.
drive C (the hard disk)
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Two types of user interfaces are
graphical and command-line
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When working with a command line interface,
| the set of commands entered into the computer is called the X
command language.
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A X allows only one user to run one
| program at a time.
single user/single tasking operating system
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A X allows a single user to work on two or
| more programs that reside in memory at the same time
single user/multitasking operating system
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With X, the
operating system interrupts a program that is executing and passes control to another
program waiting to be executed
preemptive multitasking
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A X enables two or more users to run programs
| simultaneously
multiuser operating system
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A X supports two or more processors running
| programs at the same time.
multiprocessing operating system
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A X computer continues to operate when one of its components fails,
ensuring that no data is lost.
fault-tolerant
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If any one of these components fails,
| the computer switches to the duplicate component and continues to operate.
fault-tolerant computer
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The purpose of X is to optimize the use of random access
| memory.
memory management
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allocates, or assigns, data and instructions to an area
| of memory while they are being processed
os
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is a
portion of a storage
medium functioning as
additional RAM
virtual memory
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The area of the hard disk used for virtual memory is called a X
swap file
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it swaps (exchanges) data, information, and instructions between memory and storage.
swap file
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A X is the amount of data and program instructions that can swap at a given time.
page
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The technique of swapping items between memory and storage, called X, is a
time-consuming process for the computer
paging
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determines the order in which tasks are processed.
os
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A X is an operation the processor manages.
task, or
| job
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include receiving data from an
input device, processing instructions, sending information to an output device, and
transferring items from storage to memory and from memory to storage.
task, or
| job
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is a segment of memory or storage in which items are placed while
waiting to be transferred from an input device or to an output device.
buffer
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This process,
called X, sends documents to be printed to a buffer instead of sending them
immediately to the printer
spooling
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Multiple documents line up in a queue in the
buffer
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A
program, called a X, intercepts documents to be printed from the
operating system and places them in the queue
print spooler
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is a small program that tells the operating system
| how to communicate with a specific device.
driver, short for device driver
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means the operating system automatically configures new devices as you install
them
Plug and Play
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typically provide a means
to establish Internet
connections
Operating Systems
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is a program that
assesses and reports
information about
various computer
resources and devices
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performance monitor
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consists of programs designed to
make users more productive and/or assist with personal
tasks
Application software
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allows users to
create letters, memos, reports, and other documents; develop multimedia
presentations; design Web pages and diagrams; draw and alter images; record and
enhance audio and video clips; prepare and file taxes; play single player or
multiplayer games; compose e-mail messages and instant messages; and much more.
software
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is mass-produced, copyrighted retail software that meets the
| needs of a wide variety of users, not just a single user or company
Packaged software
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e performs functions specific to a business or industry.
custom software
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a Web site that allows users to access and interact with
| software from any computer or device that is connected to the Internet
web application
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software provided for use, modification, and redistribution
Open source software
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is copyrighted software that is distributed at no cost for a trial period.
Shareware
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is copyrighted software provided at no cost by an individual or a company
that retains all rights to the software.
Freeware
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has been donated for public use and has no copyright
| restrictions
Public-domain software
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serves as the interface between the user, the application software,
and the computer’s hardware
System software
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is an application software that assists people in becoming more
effective and efficient while performing their daily business activities.
Business software
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allows users
| to create and manipulate documents containing mostly text and sometimes graphics.
Word processing software, sometimes called a word processor,
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is a collection of electronic drawings, photos, and other images.
Clip art
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is a sequence of keystrokes and instructions that a user records and
saves.
macro
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When you X a document, you enter text or numbers, insert images, and perform
other tasks using an input device such as a keyboard, mouse, digital pen, or
microphone
create
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To X a document means to make changes to its existing content. Common editing
tasks include inserting, deleting, cutting, copying, and pasting.
edit
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When users X a document, they change its appearance. Formatting is important
because the overall look of a document significantly can affect its ability to
communicate clearly. Examples of formatting tasks are changing the font, font size,
and font style.
format`
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a name assigned to a specific design of characters.
font
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allows users to organize data in rows and columns and perform
calculations on the data.
spreadsheet software
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a predefined formula that performs common calculations such as adding
the values in a group of cells or generating a value such as the time or date.
function
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a collection of data organized in a manner that allows access, retrieval,
and use of that data.
database
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allows users to create visual aids
| for presentations to communicate ideas, messages, and other information to a group.
Presentation software
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is application software that enables users to enter typed text,
handwritten comments, drawings, or sketches anywhere on a page and then save the
page as part of a notebook.
Note taking software
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X is a collection of individual programs
| available together as a unit
software suite
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is application software that includes an
appointment calendar, address book, notepad, and other features to help users
organize personal information.
personal information manager (PIM)
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allows a user to plan, schedule, track, and analyze the
| events, resources, and costs of a project.
Project management software
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helps companies record and report their financial transaction.
Accounting software
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provides a means for sharing, distributing, and
searching through documents by converting them into a format that can be viewed
by any user.
Document management software
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software is a sophisticated type of application software
that assists a professional user in creating engineering, architectural, and scientific
designs.
Computer-aided design (CAD)
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software enables professional designers to create
| sophisticated documents that contain text, graphics, and many colors.
Desktop publishing (DTP)
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allows users to draw pictures, shapes, and
other graphical images with various on-screen tools such as a pen, brush, eyedropper,
and paint bucket.
Paint software, also called illustration software,
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segment of a video
clip
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helps users of all skill
levels create Web pages that include multimedia and
interactive content
Web page authoring software
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is a simplified accounting program that helps home users
and small office/home office users balance their checkbooks, pay bills, track personal
income and expenses, set up budgets, manage home inventory, track investments,
and evaluate financial plans.
Personal finance software
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in the preparation of legal documents and provides legal
| information to individuals, families, and small businesses.
Legal software assists
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, which is available both as packaged software and as Web
applications, can guide individuals, families, or small businesses through the process
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of filing federal taxes.
Tax preparation software
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is the electronic equivalent
| of a user manual
online help
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provides updates and more
comprehensive resources to respond to technical issues
about software
Web-based Help
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is a type of
CBT that uses Internet
technology and consists of
application software on the Web
Web-based training
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is the
delivery of education at one
location while the learning takes
place at other locations
Distance learning (DL)
