Types of Software
All operating systems give users a means to interact with the computer system hardware and software. 1. True 2. False
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Android, Chrome, and iOS are operating systems for: 1. Mobile devices 2. Workstations 3. Servers
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Antonio runs the computer lab for River County High School. Many of the teachers at the high school send students to the computer lab to work on research projects or homework assignments. Antonio is looking for a way to speed up access to websites that students commonly access, such as Wikipedia while also blocking certain websites that students shouldn't be on while they are working, like social networking sites. 1. Proxy Server 2. E-mail Server 3. File Server 4. Web Server 5. Database Server
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Classifying the operating system example below as an operating system for workstations, mobile devices, or servers. Note that some examples may be correctly placed in more than one category. Mac OSX 1. Workstation Operating System 2. Mobile Device Operating System 3. Server Operating System
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Classifying the operating system example below as an operating system for workstations, mobile devices, or servers. Note that some examples may be correctly placed in more than one category. Windows 7/8 1. Workstation Operating System 2. Mobile Device Operating System 3. Server Operating System
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Determine if the following is considered to be an operating system. Linux 1. Yes 2. No
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Determine if the following is considered to be an operating system. Mac OS 1. Yes 2. No
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Determine if the following is considered to be an operating system. Unix 1. Yes 2. No
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Determine if the following is considered to be an operating system. Windows 1. Yes 2. No
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File extensions can be used to identify what application uses a particular file. Match the file name extension below with the application that uses it: .js 1. |≈ JavaScript 2. eBook 3. Apple document 4. ASCII text file 5. Microsoft Access
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Indicate whether the following statement is true of local applications, intranet, cloud computing, or all. If a company decides for security reasons they want to limit access to certain documents the best implementation of this would be: 1. local applications 2. intranet 3. cloud computing 4. all
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Match the description to the type of software. Examples include: spreadsheet software and database software 1. Application 2. Server 3. Operating System (or System)
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Match the description to the type of software. Programs users run to accomplish a task 1. Application 2. Server 3. Operating System (or System)
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Match the example to the layer of the operating system. A GUI translating mouse motions into opening a file 1. Shell 2. Utility Programs
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Match the operating system description with the corresponding component. Programs that allow the user to monitor and improve system performance. 1. Utility Programs 2. Device Drivers 3. Kernel 4. Shell 5. Services
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Operating systems are programs. 1. True 2. False
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Over the years, Microsoft has created many different operating systems and types of application software. With each new iteration of either type of software, the intent is to improve upon the previous version. Below is a timeline showing the different versions of Microsoft software over the last 30 years. Answer the question below related to the timeline and Microsoft software. From the first version of Windows to the latest release of the operating system, many advancements have been made. Based on your understanding of operating systems, indicate whether the following statement could be accurate concerning these advancements. A new feature in Windows 1.0 required the use of a new peripheral, the mouse. 1. Yes 2. No
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The scenario below describes a need for a specific type of server. Indicate the type of server for the scenario that would best address the need. Sanjay works for an online retailer. He needs to report to his board of directors how many potential customers have visited their website and if those customers purchased products. Additionally, Sanjay must make sure that the company's website remains free from malicious code that could affect potential customer computers. 1. Web Server 2. Proxy Server 3. Database Server
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What do you use to change to the user account? 1. Switch user (su) with the username 2. Switch user (su) without the username
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What is the difference between the administrator account and the user account? 1. The administrator account is given a password that only the administrator or few should know. 2. The casual user should know the administrator password. 3. The casual user can create user accounts, test for security holes, and manipulate system files. 4. The user account is also referred to as root or superuser.
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Which account typically has greater authority to write to or execute programs? 1. Administrator 2. User
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Which of the following best describes the main role of the administrator account in an operating system? 1. To limit access to the system software so that they cannot be changed by anyone who has access to the network. 2. To keep track of computer hardware. 3. To provide a means for employers to keep track of what their employees are doing on their work computers.
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Which operating system layer is the interface between hardware and software? 1. Kernel 2. Device Drivers 3. Shell
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Which operating system uses the point-and-click GUI? 1. Linux 2. Tablets 3. Smart phones
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Which software is run by the end user? 1. Application 2. System
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A file extension 1. Must be greater than three characters long. 2. Provides metadata to enable an application to process its (the file) contents correctly. 3. Can only be three characters long. 4. Is ignored by the operating system.
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All operating systems have graphical representations that can be clicked for an easier user experience. 1. True 2. False
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Classifying the operating system example below as an operating system for workstations, mobile devices, or servers. Note that some examples may be correctly placed in more than one category. Android 1. Workstation Operating System 2. Mobile Device Operating System 3. Server Operating System
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Classifying the operating system example below as an operating system for workstations, mobile devices, or servers. Note that some examples may be correctly placed in more than one category. iOS 1. Workstation Operating System 2. Mobile Device Operating System 3. Server Operating System
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Complete the sentence: An operating system _____. 1. cannot control hardware 2. issues command through the GUI and command line prompt 3. is hard to use
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Complete the sentence: Dragging, pointing, clicking, and double-clicking with the mouse are examples of _____. 1. command line prompt 2. graphical user interface
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Determine if the following is considered to be an operating system. Adobe Photoshop 1. Yes 2. No
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Determine if the following is considered to be an operating system. Microsoft Word 1. Yes 2. No
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Determine if the following is considered to be an operating system. Safari 1. Yes 2. No
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Determine if the following is considered to be an operating system. iTunes 1. Yes 2. No
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File extensions can be used to identify what application uses a particular file. Match the file name extension below with the application that uses it: .mobi 1. |≈ JavaScript 2. eBook 3. Apple document 4. ASCII text file 5. Microsoft Access
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Indicate whether the following statement is true of local applications, intranet, cloud computing, or all. Your organization needs to maintain its own internal e-mail system. Which approach would typically be used? 1. local applications 2. intranet 3. cloud computing 4. all
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Many of today's operating systems require the user to have specialized training concerning specific commands needed to instruct the operating system to perform different functions. 1. True 2. False
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Match the description to the type of software. Examples include: web servers and email servers 1. Application 2. Server 3. Operating System (or System)
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Match the description to the type of software. Works with hardware to provide a network service 1. Application 2. Server 3. Operating System (or System)
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Match the example to the layer of the operating system. Defragmenting the hard disk or scanning files for viruses 1. Shell 2. Utility Programs
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Match the operating system description with the corresponding component. Provide specific interfaces between the OS running a computer and hardware. 1. Utility Programs 2. Device Drivers 3. Kernel 4. Shell 5. Services
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Over the years, Microsoft has created many different operating systems and types of application software. With each new iteration of either type of software, the intent is to improve upon the previous version. Below is a timeline showing the different versions of Microsoft software over the last 30 years. Answer the question below related to the timeline and Microsoft software. From the first version of Windows to the latest release of the operating system, many advancements have been made. Based on your understanding of operating systems, indicate whether the following statement could be accurate concerning these advancements. A new feature added to Windows Vista allowed users to download files more quickly. 1. Yes 2. No
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Over the years, Microsoft has created many different operating systems and types of application software. With each new iteration of either type of software, the intent is to improve upon the previous version. Below is a timeline showing the different versions of Microsoft software over the last 30 years. Answer the question below related to the timeline and Microsoft software. From the first version of Windows to the latest release of the operating system, many advancements have been made. Based on your understanding of operating systems, indicate whether the following statement could be accurate concerning these advancements. All Microsoft operating systems used GUI interfaces. 1. Yes 2. No
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Over the years, Microsoft has created many different operating systems and types of application software. With each new iteration of either type of software, the intent is to improve upon the previous version. Below is a timeline showing the different versions of Microsoft software over the last 30 years. Answer the question below related to the timeline and Microsoft software. From the first version of Windows to the latest release of the operating system, many advancements have been made. Based on your understanding of operating systems, indicate whether the following statement could be accurate concerning these advancements. Windows is an example of one of Microsoft's office suite applications. 1. Yes 2. No
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Over the years, Microsoft has created many different operating systems and types of application software. With each new iteration of either type of software, the intent is to improve upon the previous version. Below is a timeline showing the different versions of Microsoft software over the last 30 years. Answer the question below related to the timeline and Microsoft software. From the first version of Windows to the latest release of the operating system, many advancements have been made. Based on your understanding of operating systems, indicate whether the following statement could be accurate concerning these advancements. Windows software was developed to work on any computer type. 1. Yes 2. No
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The scenario below describes a need for a specific type of server. Indicate the type of server for the scenario that would best address the need. Justin oversees the network for his organization. The Chief Information Officer wants him to update their server to improve Internet access while also blocking certain social media websites. 1. Web Server 2. Proxy Server 3. Database Server
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Which of the following is not a primary task of the operating system? 1. The operating system allows the user easy access to the hardware and software of a computer system. 2. The operating system works with hardware to provide a network service. 3. The operating system allows the user to control the actions of software.
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Which operating system is for workstations? 1. Windows Server 8 2. Windows 8 3. Windows Phone 8
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Which operating system layer is the interface between the OS and hardware? 1. Kernel 2. Device Drivers 3. Shell
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Which software consists of daemons? 1. Application 2. System 3. Server
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Which software consists of programs that make up the operating system and directly supports the computer system? 1. Application 2. System 3. Server
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Windows 7/8, Linux, and Mas OS X are operating systems for: 1. Mobile devices 2. Workstations 3. Servers
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Answer the question below based on the following scenario: Jackie has recently received a technical support call from a team of graphic artists that works with her at a website design firm. The graphic art team has a variety of design and modeling software to help develop websites and often install a variety of plugins on workstation computers to test their design prototypes. Although Jackie knows that company policy is for the technical support staff to approve and install plugins, she knows that many members of the graphic arts team have circumvented the policy and installed their own plugins. Today she is working to repair the installation of a web browser that is intermittently crashing the workstation system. She suspects that the workstation user has installed an unapproved plug-in. What would be the best way for Jackie to avoid this type of problem in the future? 1. Assign a member of the technical support staff to work directly with the graphics team and train them in avoiding potentially malicious plug-ins. 2. Install a more comprehensive suite of web plug-ins on the workstations for the graphics team so that they will not need to install their own. 3. Make sure that the graphics team are all using user accounts and that they do not have access to the administrator account or password. 4. Remind the graphics team of the company technical policy that requires plug-ins to be approved by the technical support staff.
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Classifying the operating system example below as an operating system for workstations, mobile devices, or servers. Note that some examples may be correctly placed in more than one category. Unix 1. Workstation Operating System 2. Mobile Device Operating System 3. Server Operating System
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Classifying the operating system example below as an operating system for workstations, mobile devices, or servers. Note that some examples may be correctly placed in more than one category. Windows Server 1. Workstation Operating System 2. Mobile Device Operating System 3. Server Operating System
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File extensions can be used to identify what application uses a particular file. Match the file name extension below with the application that uses it: .pages 1. |≈ JavaScript 2. eBook 3. Apple document 4. ASCII text file 5. Microsoft Access
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How was the first operating system different from the latest operating system? 1. The first operating system permitted multiple users to use the computer at the same time. 2. The first operating system was faster. 3. The first operating system was time consuming switching between programs. 4. The first operating system handled more tasks.
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Indicate whether the following statement is true of local applications, intranet, cloud computing, or all. Can be accessed by anyone at any time in any place. 1. local applications 2. intranet 3. cloud computing 4. all
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Indicate whether the following statement is true of local applications, intranet, cloud computing, or all. The Ajax company has just developed a new app for iOS. They don't know how many users will download it and don't want to get caught without adequate computer capacity. How should they roll out their new app? 1. local applications 2. intranet 3. cloud computing 4. all
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Match the description to the type of software. Directly supports the computer system 1. Application 2. Server 3. Operating System (or System)
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Match the description to the type of software. Typically started automatically 1. Application 2. Server 3. Operating System (or System)
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Match the operating system description with the corresponding component. The core components of the operating system that handle process management, resource management, and memory management. 1. Utility Programs 2. Device Drivers 3. Kernel 4. Shell 5. Services
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The scenario below describes a need for a specific type of server. Indicate the type of server for the scenario that would best address the need. Shanteal manages the supply chain for a book publisher. She ensures that book orders are in the company system and are updated if a client changes their order. Additionally, Shanteal analyzes patterns in ordering and recommends when it is time to restock based on customer sales and inventory. 1. Web Server 2. Proxy Server 3. Database Server
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What is the difference between the FTP server and HTTP? 1. HTTP is older 2. With HTTP, any downloaded files are saved to disk 3. With FTP, users have access to files in the form of uploading files 4. HTTP requires that the user has an account
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Which of the following is NOT a factor in the need for development of operating systems? 1. development of language translators 2. increased number of users 3. increased use of vacuum tubes in computers 4. improved speed of hardware
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Which operating system layer is the interface for the user and provides access to the kernel? 1. Utility Programs 2. Device Drivers 3. Shell
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Which operating system uses the touch screen GUI? 1. Linux 2. Mac 3. Windows
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Answer the question below based on the following scenario: Chris has received a technical support call from a university client. The client has recently bought a specialized software suite to be used for data analysis from the company he works for. He has scheduled an appointment with the university to connect remotely to one of their workstations that is having difficulty and check the installation. When Chris connects and begins his work, he realizes that he is unable to uninstall the suite and attempt a new installation. What is most likely cause for Chris's issue? 1. The university has not opened a port for the software in the network and thus the software suite cannot connect properly to the server 2. The university firewall is blocking Chris' remote connection software. 3. The university workstation has a virus that is preventing Chris from accessing the files he needs. 4. Chris is logged on under a user account that does not have permission to modify the software suite program files.
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File extensions can be used to identify what application uses a particular file. Match the file name extension below with the application that uses it: .txt 1. |≈ JavaScript 2. eBook 3. Apple document 4. ASCII text file 5. Microsoft Access
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Indicate whether the following statement is true of local applications, intranet, cloud computing, or all. Sally's day starts when she logs into her computer at work and reviews her upcoming schedule that is shared by everyone on her team scattered across the globe. She then checks her company's e-mail account account to get status updates on the project she is working on. After reviewing this, she loads the IDE and begins editing he software for the project she is working on. Which type of systems will Sally need to use for these activities? 1. local applications 2. intranet 3. cloud computing 4. all
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Match the operating system description with the corresponding component. An interface for the user that gives access to the kernel. 1. Utility Programs 2. Device Drivers 3. Kernel 4. Shell 5. Services
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Natalie works for an advertising firm that specializes in web distributed advertising. Natalie needs to report to clients how many potential customers have viewed or traveled to the advertising website and if those potential customers continued to the company website to directly purchase products. Additionally, Natalie must make sure that the company's web advertising remains free from malicious code that could affect potential customer computers. 1. Proxy Server 2. E-mail Server 3. File Server 4. Web Server 5. Database Server
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One advantage of using collaborative software is the following: 1. It results in smaller file sizes. 2. It requires at least two individuals to create. 3. It is more secure. 4. It is more efficient.
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Select the item from the list below that was NOT a historical factor in the development of operating systems. 1. As program execution speed improved, lowering the transition time between programs became more important to developers. 2. Computers became more reliable and thus able to run longer programs that required more computer resources. 3. The increased availability of computers and decreased cost lead to more computer users without an extensive programming background. 4. As computers became more widely available, users wanted more detailed control over how the computer ran programs.
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Which of the software applications below is an example of collaborative software? 1. A Word document stored on an employee laptop. 2. An operating system. 3. A spreadsheet stored on an employer's server. 4. A presentation document hosted in the cloud that can be edited by multiple individuals.
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Which server will cache web pages and block certain content? 1. Database 2. E-mail 3. File 4. Proxy
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Dante manages the inventory and ordering systems for a large auto parts manufacturing plant. He must make sure that part orders are in the company system and are updated if a client changes their order. Additionally, in order to plan production to meet the needs of upcoming or potential future orders, Dante must analyze patterns in ordering and recommend production rates to the plant manager. 1. FTP Server 2. E-mail Server 3. File Server 4. Web Server 5. Database Server
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File extensions can be used to identify what application uses a particular file. Match the file name extension below with the application that uses it: .accdb 1. |≈ JavaScript 2. eBook 3. Apple document 4. ASCII text file 5. Microsoft Access
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Match the operating system description with the corresponding component. Operating system programs that start when the operating system is loaded but run in the background and do not take up any CPU time until it is called. 1. Utility Programs 2. Device Drivers 3. Kernel 4. Shell 5. Services
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Intranet
A LAN that uses the IP protocol.
Shell
A user interface providing access to the kernel.
Cloud Computing
Accessing computer processing resources anywhere/anytime as a service from a local client.
FTP Server
Acts as a repository of files that can be requested from clients.
Proxy Server
Acts as an intermediary between clients making requests to servers.
System Utilities
Allow the user to monitor and improve system performance.
Graphical User Interface (GUI)
Allows a user to control the computer by using a mouse and/or fingers and pointing and clicking at objects on the screen (icons, menus, buttons, etc.).
Explain what an operating system is and why it is important for a computer system.
An operating system (OS) is a computer system that will control software and hardware. The OS supports control through the software to the hardware, and the OS supports convenience in an easy-to-access manner.
Daemons
Operating system services that are started when the operating system is loaded and initialized, but they run in the background.
Local Application
Software that is stored on an individual computer.
Discuss the benefits of a graphical user interface compared to using a command line.
The graphical user interface (GUI) is a simpler way to issue commands. The GUI uses the mouse to point and click on a desktop. The GUI uses the touch screen to swipe, tap, and pinch on smart phones or tablets.
Root Account
The owner for all of the system software and some of the applications software; also known as administrative accounts or superuser.
Superuser
The owner for all of the system software and some of the applications software; also known as root or administrator accounts.
Administrator Accounts
The owner for all of the system software and some of the applications software; also known as root or superuser.
Server Software
Works with hardware to provide a network service.
