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discovery computers 2010 MIS 2223
Terms in this set (39)
system software
consists of the programs that control or maintain the operations of the computer and its devices.
operating system
set of programs containing instructions that work together to coordinate all the activities among computer hardware resources
booting
The process of starting or restarting a computer
user interface
controls how you enter data and instructions and how information is displayed on the screen
graphical user interface
allows you to interact with menus and visual images
memory management
optimizes the use of RAM
virtual memory
a portion of a storage medium functioning as additional RAM
driver
a small program that tells the operating system how to communicate with a specific device
plug and play
automatically configures new devices as you install them
automatic updates
automatically provides updates to the program
server operating system
organizes and coordinates how multiple users access and share resources on a network
network administrator
uses the server operating system to install software etc.
what are the 3 categories of operating systems
stand-alone operating system, server and embedded
stand-alone operating system
a complete operating system that works on a desktop computer, notebook computer, or mobile computing device
server
organizes and coordinates how multiple users access and share resources on a network.
embedded
resides on a ROM chip on a mobile device or consumer electronic device
utility program
a type of system software that allows a user to perform maintenance-type tasks
file manager
a utility that performs functions related to file management
search utility
a program that attempts to locate a file on your computer based on criteria you specify
image viewer
allows users to display, copy, and print the contents of a graphics file
uninstaller
removes a program, as well as any associated entries in the system files
disk defragmenter
reorganizes the files and unused space on a computer's hard disk so that the operating system accesses data more quickly and programs run faster
backup utility
allows users to copy files to another storage medium
restore utility
reverses the process and returns backed up files to their original form
screen saver
causes a display device's screen to show a moving image or blank screen if no activity occurs for a specified time
personal firewall
detects and protects a personal computer from unauthorized intrusions
virus
describes a potentially damaging computer program that affects a computer negatively
worm
copies itself repeatedly in memory or over a network
trojan horse
hides within or looks like a legitimate program
antivirus program
protects a computer against viruses
spyware
a program placed on a computer without the user's knowledge that secretly collects information about the user
spyware remover
detects and deletes spyware and other similar programs
adware
displays an online advertisement in a banner or pop-up window
adware remover
a program that detects and deletes adware
filters
programs that remove or block certain items from being displayed
file compression utility
shrinks the size of a file
media player
allows you to view images and animation, listen to audio, and watch video files on your computer
disc burning software
writes text, graphics, audio, and video files on a recordable or rewritable optical disc
personal computer maintenance utility
identifies and fixes operating system problems, detects and repairs disk problems, and includes the capability of improving a computer's performance
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