Software Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
Application software
A
An application program designed to perform a task
2
Q
System software
A
Provides service to other systems
3
Q
Open source software
A
Gives the right to study, distribute or change the software
4
Q
Freeware
A
Available at no cost
5
Q
Shareware
A
Can use for free of charge, encouraged to share data
6
Q
Cookies
A
A small text file
7
Q
Degrag
A
The process of reducing the amount of fragmentation
8
Q
spyware
A
software that enables a user to obtain covert information about another’s computer activities by transmitting data covertly from their hard drive.
9
Q
virus
A
a piece of code that is capable of copying itself and typically has a detrimental effect, such as corrupting the system or destroying data.
10
Q
malware
A
software that is intended to damage or disable computers and computer systems.
