System Software Introduction
Personal Information Software Apps
(PIM)Apps that help you to organize and manage your life. Assist people in managing their personal lives, including their contacts, calendar, to-do list, health, and money.
device driver
A _________ Software that helps peripheral devices communicate with a computer.
service pack
A collection of major operating systems.
Relational Database
A database that organizes data into multiple tables that are related by common fields.
A primary key
A field (or group of fields) that uniquely identifies a given entity in a table
Database Key
A field in a table used to identify a record, such as EmployeeNumber.
Database Management System or DBMS
A group of programs that manipulate the data within a database, providing an interface between the database and the user or between the database and application programs.
parallel processing
A processing technique an operating system uses to process many parts of a single program.
Creativity Apps
Allow you to create things
Productivity (office) suites
Apps that allow you to be more productive, of which the most common are office suites.
system software
Assists computer hardware with the work it is designed to do. Examples include operating systems and antivirus software.
Application Software
Assists people with the work and activities they do. The type of software you use most directly to perform tasks such as writing a screen play.
Entertainment apps
Entertain you
RAM
Exists as small circuit boards inserted in the motherboard.
upgrade
Install a newer version of your current software.
Enterprise databases
Large databases that function as the cornerstone of information systems in businesses and enterprises.
download
Obtain a software program from an online App Store.
Special Purpose Databases
Only one person can use the database at any time. Microsoft Outlook and Quicken are examples of popular special-purpose databases. These DBMSs are used to store and manipulate personal data. Outlook organizes contacts, calendars, email, and to-do lists, and Quicken is used for personal financial data.
Virtual Memory
Part of the hard drive that the operating system uses as additional RAM.
Spyware
Programs that can track and steal your personal information and change the settings on your browser without your permission are called _________.
Software
Refers to the electronic instructions that govern a computers actions in order to provide a computing service.
Acquiring Software
Refers to the several methods by which software can be purchased or accessed , including packaged software, downloaded software, cloud apps, and custom designed software.
Office suites
Software collections that include a word processor, a spreadsheet app, presentation software, and sometime database and other useful software.
Embedded Software
Software that runs on household appliances and consumer electronic devices.
run
Start a software program.
Memory includes RAM , ROM, and video memory.
Storage used by a computer system in normal operations.
Business intelligence (BI) and analytics.
Technologies that are used to gather and report information that supports intelligent business decision making.
Information apps
That provide you with information. Provide useful information on a variety of topics
Boot Process
The boot process also known as booting , booting up , or bootstrapping, is the sequence of instructions in the BIOS that is executed when a computer is powered in to check the system and lid the operating system into memory.
Data Hierarchy
The manner in which data in a database is organized into sequential levels of detail.
File management software
The type of software that lets you copy, move, rename, and delete files and folders.
Utility Software
The type of software that performs a specific, limited task, usually related to managing or maintaining a computer system.
productivity software
Type of application Software that automates common or repetitive tasks.
Utility Software
Type of program that includes device drivers.
system software
Type of software that is categorized as operating system OS software and utility programs. The system that runs a computer.
Communication apps
Used to communicate with others. Support communication between people and groups through text, voice, and video.
preinstall
When publishers load software on a computer before selling it
Office Suites (office software suites or productivity suites) :
Word processing, spreadsheet and presentation apps.
Manufacturers
You can typically go to the ___________ web site to download the latest version of device drivers for your computer's peripheral's.
Virus Protection
You should set your _____ software to scan any incoming messages and programs to protect your computer.
Professional apps
You use them for your job
Memory Management
a key task that operating systems perform to use RAM efficiently.
Multiprocessing
a processing technique an operating system can use if the computer has many processors.
Multithreading
a processing technique an operating system uses to process many parts of a single program.
Cloud Computing
delivers a variety of computing resources from the Internet as a service for free or for a fee, to relieve users from the burden of installing, maintaining, and securing those resources themselves.
Software suite
is a collection of applications sold together as a package.
uninstall
remove (an application or file) from a computer.
vertical market software
software designed for a specific industry
Flat File Database
stores database records in a plain text file. This type of file, typically stores each record as a line of text and uses commas, tabs, or other indicators within the line to separate the fields within the record. The most common type of flat file format is called CSV for comma-separated values.
Disk Cleanup
utility program to remove unnecessary files that may slow down the computer from hard drive.
