COSC 1301 ComputingNow Chapter 3
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Backward Compatible
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It has been designed to work with most or all of the programs that were created for the old version
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Booting
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The startup process
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Boot Sector
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Contains a program that runs when you first start the computer
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Bus
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The electronic path in a computer that is used to transfer data between components, communication pathway in the motherboard
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Cache
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Smaller, faster memory subsystem than the main RAM in a computer, located physically closer to the part of the computer that uses it, which reduces the time it takes the data to travel along the bus, storage area
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Clipboard
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Temporary holding space in the computer's memory for data that is being copied or moved, transfer data between software
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Control Unit
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Traffic signal directing the flow of data through the CPU as well as to and from other devices
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Common functions of an operating system
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Supporting programs, sharing data between windows and programs, managing the computer hardware, working with device drivers, provides utilities
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Cut Command
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The data is removed from the document and placed on the clipboard
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Copy Command
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A copy is made of the data and it is stored on the Clipboard but is not removed from the document
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Drivers/Device Driver
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Allow the operating system and other programs to activate and use - drive - the hardware device. Software that facilitates the communication between a device and the operating system.
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Executable file
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Includes executing and storing, carry out the instructions in order
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Firewall
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Protective hardware dedicated to examining and blocking traffic coming from and going to the internet
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Folder
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(Directory) tool for organizing files on a disk, logical method to interact with the OS
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Formatting
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The process of mapping a disk, setting up a hard drive
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Largest Market Share OS
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Windows, Mac
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Local applications
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An application stored on your computer's hard disk drive, on a disk, or on a networked file server.
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Logical File System
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The way the computer actually works, has all the files and the list of its addresses stored
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Malware
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A generic term that describes various kinds of software programs that are designed to harm a computer's data or OS, or compromise the security of a computer
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Major Operating Systems
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Windows, Mac, Linux, Portable devices (Android, iOS)
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New Technology File System (NTFS), 98
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Introduced for Windows NT and used with the current Windows versions, allowed Windows computers to use long file names for the first time
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Physical File System
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Computer uses this to retrieve the file
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System Requirements
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What the software needs so that it will run on a machine/device
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System Software
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The set of programs that enables a computer's hardware devices and application software to work together; it includes the operating system and utility programs.
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System Utilities
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Used to clean up the machine, like disk defrag, check disk. Makes sure computer is working
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Utility Software
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Backup, anti-virus, disk management, software programs that offer new features for the OS or enhance them
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Address books
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Contact Lists
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Application Software
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The set of programs on a computer that helps a user carry out tasks such as word processing, sending e-mail, balancing a budget, creating presentations, editing photos, taking an online course, and playing games.
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Clip Art
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Provides an easy way to enhance digital documents
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Commercial Software
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Refers to any software program that requires or requests payment
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Database
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An electronic filing system best used for larger and more complicated groups of data that require more than one table and the ability to group, sort, and retrieve data and generate reports.
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Database Management software
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Create tables and relationships, fill them with data, and answer complex questions requiring software assistance in order to make tasks easy to accomplish (Access)
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Cell/Active Cell
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The intersection of any column and row
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Cell references
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Identifies the location of a cell or group of cells in the worksheet.
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Editing
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Changing an existing document
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Formulas
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Special cell contents that perform calculations or logical test, using the values in other cells as input for their tasks
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Labels
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Text, names for data values
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Values
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Any number or text that is considered spreadsheet data, not a label
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Freeware
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Any software that is made available to the public for free; the developer does not expect any payment from users
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Menu bars
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Displays titles of menus (lists of commands and options), quick access toolbar, ribbon
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Mobile app
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A type of application software designed to run on a mobile device, such as a smartphone or tablet computer, usually a stripped down version
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Office Suite
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A set of business applications with the same style of user interface. Typically sold as a package, although single applications may be purchased separately
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Open-source software
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Software whose source code is available to users in editable formats
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Presentation Software
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Allow the user to design slides (PowerPoint)
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Public-domain software
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The source code is free for anyone to use for any purpose
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Remove Software
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Uninstall software on a device, done through control panel, add/remove sofware
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Security Suite
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A collection of software utilities that protect a user's computer from viruses and other malware. Managed by a single control panel interface that displays all the functions, antivirus and firewall are typically the primary elements. (McAfee, Norton, etc)
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Shareware
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Developers encourage users to share it with one another to try out the software before purchasing it, some are paid software others are register only
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Shrink-wrap license
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An end user agreement (EULA) that is enclosed with software in plastic-wrapped packaging. Breaking through the plastic wrapping means you adhere to the user agreement
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Single-user license
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One person, one machine, one software
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Site license
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A type of software license that allows the user to install a software package in several computers at a particular site or facility.
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Spreadsheet
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Program is a software tool for entering, calculating, manipulating, and analyzing sets of numbers
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Spreadsheet Software
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Allows you to create spreadsheets
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Software License
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The set of computer programs or instructions that tells the computer what to do and enables it to perform different tasks. Governs how you use the software
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Software Suite
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Packaged together and sold together software programs that are very commonly used
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Toolbars
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Display buttons that represent frequently used commands
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Types of Application Software
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Music, Video, Graphics
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Types of Software
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Shareware, freeware, public domain, open source
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Web application
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A program that is hosted on a Web site and does not require installation on the computer.
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What if analysis
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The process of changing the values in cells to see how those changes will affect the outcome of formulas on the worksheet
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Word Processing Software
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Provides tools for creating all kinds of text-based documents, enable you to add images to your documents and design documents that look like products of a professional print shop
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Word Wrap
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A feature that automatically moves a word that is too long to fit on a line to the beginning of the next line.
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Worksheet
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A document in spreadsheets
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