Software #1 Flashcards
(17 cards)
Access
a popular database application for Windows. Access allows users to create custom databases that store information in an organized structure. The program also provides a visual interface for creating custom forms, tables, and SQL queries.
Antivirus
Used for scanning and removing viruses from your computer.
Application
A software program that runs on your computer.
Archive
a single file that contains multiple files and/or folders.
Backup
A copy of one or more files created as an alternate in case the original data is lost or becomes unusable.
Browser
An application used to access and view websites.
Bug
An error in a software program that may cause it to unexpectedly quit or behave in an unintended manner.
Clipboard
Where a computer stores copied data
Compression
used to reduce the size of one or more files.
Control Panel
A feature of the Windows operating system that allows the user to modify system settings.
Copy
Many software programs allow you to copy data, such as text in Microsoft Word or an image in Adobe Photoshop.
Cursor
an arrow that you can use to point to different objects on your screen. When the cursor is over an object, you can click or double-click the mouse button to perform an action on that object
Debug
Eliminating errors from a software program.
Desktop
When you boot up your computer, this is displayed once the startup process is complete.
Dialog Box
serves to initiate a dialog with the user. It is a window that pops up on the screen with options that the user can select.
Digital Signature
Used to authenticate the contents of electronic documents.
Directory
another name for a folder. File systems use directories to organize files within a storage device, such as an HDD or SSD.
