CSC Concepts Exam 2
This type of software can be described as end user software and is used to accomplish a variety of tasks.
Application
The _____________system consists of only two digits---0 and 1.
Binary
Pathways that support communication among the various electronic components on the system board are called _______.
Bus lines
Powering on your computer from a completely turned off state
Cold Boot
These specialty chips are designed to improve specific computing operations such as displaying 3-D images and encrypting data.
Coprocessors
A collection of related data (Ex: Address Book)
Database
Circuit board - adds functionality
Expansion Card
Most personal computers allow users to expand their systems by providing these on the system board.
Expansion Slots
System software is a single program. (T/F)
False
Programs that reduce the size of files so they require less storage space.
File Compression
In a virtualized environment, the operating system of each virtual machine is known as the______________operating system.
Guest
runs one or more operating systems as applications
Host Operating System
A(n)____________converts the programming instructions written by programmers into a language that the computer understands and processes.
Language Translator
Apple's operating system - based on a Unix network operating system
MacOS
Most operating systems support the ability to switch between different applications. This is called _______.
Multitasking
Typically includes word processing, spreadsheet, database manager, presentation software.
Office Suite
Collection of programs that handle technical details. Functions: Manage Resources, User Interface, Run Applications
Operating System (OS)
Desktop computers have a______________unit, located within the system unit, that plugs into a standard wall outlet, converts AC to DC, and provides the power to drive all the system unit components.
Power Supply
Presentation Software typically included in Office Suite (ex: Microsoft Office)
Presentation Software
Office suites are also known as _______ suites.
Productivity
Random Access Memory; temporary memory, only works when powered. Holds instructions and data. (very important - can't have too much of it)
RAM
Read Only Memory: Fixed start up instructions - CAN'T be overwritten.
ROM
Organize, analyze, and graph numerical data (Excel)
Spreadsheet
__________________software consists of operating systems, utilities, device drivers, and language translators.
System
The container that houses the electronic components of a computer system. (Types: Desktop, laptop, tablet, etc.)
System Unit
In a network environment, the network server computer coordinates all communications between the other computers. (T/F)
True
Linux is a popular and powerful alternative to the Windows operating system. (T/F)
True
What-if analysis is a very powerful and simple tool to test the effects of different assumptions in a spreadsheet. (T/F)
True
Connected to a port (socket to connect external devices)
USB
running multiple systems (OS) simultaneously on one physical computer
Virtualization
Web authoring programs that allow you to build a page without interacting directly with HTML code are known as_____________.
WYSIWYG Editors
This type of boot occurs when the computer is already on and you restart it without turning off the power.
Warm Boot
The area onscreen where a program or document is displayed.
Window
The most widely used personal computer operating system.
Windows
Create text documents (memo, letter, brochures) Examples: Microsoft Office, Google Docs, etc.
Word Processor