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Operating Softwares & Utility programs Flashcards

1
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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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2
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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

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3
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The process of starting or restarting a computer is called

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booting

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4
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Turning on a computer that has been powered off completely

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Cold boot

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5
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Using the operating system to restart a computer

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Warm boot

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6
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An operating system includes various shut down options

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Sleep mode and Hibernate

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7
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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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8
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you interact with menus and visual images

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graphical user interface (GUI)

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9
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a user uses the keyboard to enter data and instructions

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command-line interface

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10
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optimizes the use of RAM

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Memory management

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11
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is a portion of a storage medium functioning as additional RAM

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Virtual memory

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12
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can allocate available memory in flash memory devices as additional memory cache

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Windows ReadyBoost

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13
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is a small program that tells the operating system how to communicate with a specific device

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driver

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14
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automatically configures new devices as you install them

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Plug and Play

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15
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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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16
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Operating systems often provide users with the capability of:

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  • Managing files
  • Searching for files
  • Viewing images
  • Securing a computer
  • Uninstalling programs
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17
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automatically provides updates to the program

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Automatic update

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18
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organizes and coordinates how multiple users access and share resources on a network

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server operating system

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19
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Categories of operating system

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Stand-alone, Server, Embedded

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20
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is a complete operating system that works on a desktop computer, notebook computer, or mobile computing device

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stand-alone operating system

21
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is Microsoft’s fastest, most efficient operating system to date and is available in multiple editions:

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Windows 7

22
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is a multitasking operating system

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UNIX

23
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is an open-source, popular, multitasking UNIX-type operating system

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Linux

24
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Server Operating Systems;

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-Windows Server 2008
-unix
-linux
-solaris
-Netware

25
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resides on a ROM chip on a mobile device or consumer electronic device

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embedded operating system

26
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embedded operating system;

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  • iPhone OS
  • BlackBerry
  • Google Android
  • Embedded Linux
  • Symbian OS
27
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is a type of system software that allows a user to perform maintenance-type tasks

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utility program

28
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is a utility that performs functions related to file management

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file manager

29
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is a program that attempts to locate a file on your computer based on criteria you specify

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search utility

30
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removes a program, as well as any associated entries in the system files

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uninstaller

31
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allows users to display, copy, and print the contents of a graphics file

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image viewer

32
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utility searches for and removes unnecessary files

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utility programs

33
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reorganizes the files and unused space on a computer’s hard disk so that the operating system accesses data more quickly and programs run faster

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disk defragmenter

34
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allows users to copy files to another storage medium

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backup utility

35
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reverses the process and returns backed up files to their original form

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restore utility

36
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causes a display device’s screen to show a moving image or blank screen if no activity occurs for a specified time

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screen saver

37
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detects and protects a personal computer from unauthorized intrusions

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personal firewall

38
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describes a potentially damaging computer program that affects a computer negatively

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virus

39
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copies itself repeatedly in memory or over a network

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worm

40
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hides within or looks like a legitimate program

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Trojan horse

40
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protects a computer against viruses

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antivirus program

41
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signs of virus infection:

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  • a program or file suddenly missing
  • a file being corrupted
  • a program or file doesn’t work properly
  • an unusual sound or musing plays randomly
42
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is a program that detects and deletes adware

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adware remover

42
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is a program placed on a computer without the user’s knowledge that secretly collects information about the user

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spyware

43
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Filters:

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  • Anti-spam programs
  • web filters
  • phishing filters
  • pop-up blockers
44
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shrinks the size of a file(s)
Compressing files frees up room on the storage media

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file compression utility

45
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Compressed files sometimes are called

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zipped files

46
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allows you to view images and animation, listen to audio, and watch video files on your computer

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media player

47
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writes text, graphics, audio, and video files on a recordable or rewritable optical disc

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Disc burning software

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