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