Software Flashcards

(10 cards)

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Application Software

A

software where you actually do stuff on (productivity) ex: word and Photoshop

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System Software

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operating system (ex: windows 10 and mac)

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3
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Open Source Software

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available program to general public for use without cost;code can be modified and redistributed to software community

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4
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Freeware

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copyrighted software given away for free (code cannot be changed without permission)

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5
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Shareware

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downloadable from internet, usually trail basis free period before required purchase

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6
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Cookies

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a small text file that a we-site uses to identify a specific computer

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7
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Defragmentation

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disk fragmentation occurs when data is broken up into many pieces that are not stored close together

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8
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Spyware

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software that enables a user to obtain covert information about another’s computer activities by transmitting data covertly from their hard drive

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9
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Virus

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piece of code that is capable of copying itself and typically has a detrimental effect, such as corrupting the system or destroying data

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10
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Malware

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software that is intended to damage or disable computers and computer systems

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