Section 5 Flashcards by Stephanie Lachica

What is a general-purpose software that is used to operate computer hardware, provides a platform to run application software

System software

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What is a specific-purpose software used to perform a specific task

Application software

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What is a software that manages computer hardware and software resources and provides common services for computer programs

Operating system

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What operating system is developed by Microsoft and is a closed-source operating system

Windows

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What operating system is developed by Apple and is a closed-source

MacOs

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What operating system is an open-source operating system software that can be modified by anyone

Linux

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What mobile operating system is open-sourced which allows customization

Google android

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What mobile operating system is developed by Apple for use on proprietary Apple hardware

Apple iOS

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What is the internal part of an operating system that performs the basic functions required by the computer installation

Kernel

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What allows end users to communicate with the operating system

User interface

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What interface is a type of user interface that communicate with end users through textual messages using a keyboard and monitor

Command-line interfaces (CLIs)

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What interface allows end users to issue commands through input devices

Graphical user interface (GUIs)

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What is able to bundle files into directories or folders

File managers

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What can be placed within other directories, resulting in a hierarchical file structure

Directories

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What tells a user where the file is located within the file system

Directory paths

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What manages the system’s primary main memory

Memory manager

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What is a software that communicates with controllers or other peripheral devices

Device drivers

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What is a software that people use to complete daily tasks

Productivity software

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What software creates business and personal documents

Word processing software

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What software creates worksheets that perform calculations on financial and statistical data

Spreadsheet software

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What software stores and manage data, develop data-driven reports, and provide electronic filing

Database software

What software creates slides using graphs and simple animations

Presentation software

What software displays audio, video, image, and text content

Multimedia software

What software helps people communicate and work with one another and helps computers share information

Collaboration software

What software provides an online environment for running cloud-based services and applications

Online workplace

What software provides private or shareable file storage via cloud-based services

Document storage

What software places and receive video calls among two or more locations

Video conferencing software

What software enables two or more people to communicate in real time using text

Instant messaging software

What software sends and receive email messages

Email software

What software performs tasks for specific purposes

Specialized software

What software creates blueprints and 3D renderings of buildings and products

Computer-aided design

What software creates and edit drawings and other artwork

Graphic design

What software provides references to medical professionals and manage medical practices

Medical

What software manages the process of doing scientific research

Scientific

What software entertains the user

Gaming

What software entertains a specific audience

Entertainment

What software manages contacts, calendars, tasks, notes, and reminders

Personal information managers

What software is custom made, specifically designed and developed for an organization

Bespoke software

What software provides a general set of features that are useful to a broad range of users

Off-the-shelf software

What software is off-the-shelf software customized to an organization's needs

Hybrid software

What application software is stored on individual computers and are mostly found on personal machines

Local applications

What are software units where cloud-based and local components work together to perform tasks

Cloud applications

What is an application that can be installed as a trial limited by the time and/or functionality

Shareware

What is a software that is free

Freeware

What is software has no EULA and no intellectual property differentiated from software in the public domain

Public domain software

What software packaging primarily protects unique methods, algorithms, or processes embedded within software applications

Patents

What patent protects the way an article is used and works

Utility patent

What patent protects the way an article looks

Design patent

What refers to writing programs, which are step-by-step instructions for the computer to perform an action

Programming

What programmer translates source code into machine language

Compiler

What programmer translate and execute source code into machine language one line at a time

Interpreter

What is a mathematical method of solving problems by a step-by-step formula outlining how to execute a task

Algorithm