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This AMD Technology connects the RAM and I/O directly to the processor. It also connects more than one processors directly.

hyper transport

what can be use in n algorithm when you need to make a decision

if then else statement

What does a diamond mean in flowchart?

if then else statement or while loop

What does a trapezium mean in flowchart?

input/output

What does a rectangle mean in flowchart?

process

Horizontal line of cells

row

What does a arrow mean in flowchart?

the flow or the process of the sequence of actions

Antiviruses are utility software.

true

Norton Antivirus is an example of ----- software.

utlity

what is used if a problem if a process is done repeatedly?

while-loop

A spreadsheet containing cells in columns and rows.

worksheet

Mathematical equation denoted by an = sign at the beginning.

formula

Define the problem

1st

Analyze the problem

2nd

propose and evaluate the possible solutions

3rd

What does a circle mean in flowchart?

connector

Peachtree is used by what profession? Select one: a. Lawyer b. Design c. Builder d. Accounting

d

Which of these is not applications software? Select one: a. A program which controls a machine. b. Microsoft Word. c. Educational software. d. The Unix operating system.

d

There are four main categories of software.

false

aVG Antivirus is an example of an application software.

false

Application software and system software are the same things.

fasle

Bar at the top of the spreadsheet where you enter your formulas

formula bar

Ready to use formula that performs calculations with the given input.

function

Airline Reservation System → Specialized, Microsoft Windows 7 → Operating System, Disk Compressor → Utility Software, Designed to handle a specific need. → Custom Written, Microsoft PowerPoint → Presentation, OpenOffice Writer → Word Processing, Adobe Photoshop → Graphics, Microsoft Office 2013 → Integrated, OpenOffice Calc → Spreadsheet, Skype → Communication, Oracle → Database Management

know

Communication → Skype, Database Management → Microsoft Access, Word Processing → Microsoft Word, Spreadsheet → Microsoft Excel, Graphics → GIMP

know

Software made to fit a variety of jobs. → General Purpose, A plugin for Microsoft Word that allows you to save your work as a PDF file. → Customization of General Purpose., Can only be used only by specific disciplines → Specialized, Software made specifically to suit your needs alone. → Custom Written

know

Shows you your current cell selection(s) or allows you to go to or select cells.

name box

Denotes a consecutive selection of cells with a ":" .

range

What does rectangle oval thingy mean in flowchart?

start of stop of flowchart

Integrated software is a collection of software designed to work similar programs such as AppleWorks.

true

Software that manages input/output devices, processing hardware, storage devices, and provides user interface is known as system software.

true

STEPS IN ALGORITHMN SLOVING

YASSS

What is the function of the user interface? Select one: a. To help the user to communicate with the computer. b. To change the colour and format of the text. c. To make sure the components of a computer system communicate with each other. d. To share free software on the internet.

a

What is the name given to a series of instructions that tell the computer what to do? Select one: a. Software b. Operating System c. Hardware d. System e. Components

a

What is a flowchart?

a diagram that describes ab algorithm

what is an algorithm?

a set of steps or actions taken to solve a problem

What are the categories of application software? Select one or more: a. General Purpose b. Specialized c. Customized Specialized d. Custom Written e. Customized General Purpose

a.b.d.e

What are the main categories of software? Select one or more: a. Application Software b. Utility Software c. General Purpose Software d. System Software e. Specialized Software

a.d

A cell reference that cannot be moved, indicated by a "$" symbol before a column, row, or both.

absolute cell reference

The currently selected cell

active cell

The type of Software that solves user problems is _____.

application

Dreamweaver is an example of the following types/categories of software.Select all that apply. Select one or more: a. Word Processing software b. Application software c. System Software d. Specialized Software

b,d

Google falls into what categories of software:Select all that apply. Select one or more: a. System software b. Application Software c. presentation software d. Integrated e. Utility Software f. Communication Software

b,d

What are the two categories of system software? Select one or more: a. System Software b. Utility Software c. Word Proessig d. Operating System e. Application Software

b,d

What is a drop down menu? Select one: a. The area above the task pane where icons are displayed. b. A strip on the left of the task pane that lets you move through a document. c. A list which is hidden until you click on its header. d. A list of software applications available on your computer. Feedback The correct answer is: A list which is hidden until you click on its header.

c

Which one of these is not a function of an operating system? Select one: a. It makes sure the components of a computer system communicate with each other. b. It supports a user interface. c. It lets you create and format documents. d. It lets you select and open software applications.

c

Intersect of a row and column

cell

The coordinates of a cell

cell reference

Vertical line of cells indicated by a letter.

column

develop an algorithm

4th

Test Algorithm

5th

implement the algorithm /write the computer program

6th

Test/Debug the Program

7th

document the program

8th