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Flashcards by SmashingMide, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by SmashingMide
over 10 years ago
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| Question | Answer |
| What is software? | A software is a program that is ran by the computer and is downloaded |
| What is an Operating System? | The Operating system is the software that manages the hardware on the computer. Examples: Windows, Linux, Android, Apple OS X and iOS |
| What is a GUI (Graphical User Interface)? | A GUI is a visual interface that operating systems use. They consists of icons, pointer and menus. |
| What is Utility software? | Utility software/tools add extra functions to an operating system and add the ability to carry technical tasks. Examples: Disk Management, Backups, Computer Analysing, Disk compression and defragmentation, Anti-virus |
| What is application software? | Application software allows users to carry out useful tasks such as writing reports, surfing the web or using e-mail. |
| What are the main types of application software? | + Word Processing + Desktop Publishing + Spreadsheet + Database Management +Presentation/Slideshow + Photo-Editing/Graphics +Video Editing + Web Browsers + Gaming Software |
| What devices are both output and input? | + Touchscreen + Modern Printers + Modern Webcams |
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