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IDE |
collection of software development |
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Assembler |
Converts assembly code into machine code |
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Debugger |
Examines software code line by line to identify errors |
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Bug |
An error in software code |
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Program editor |
Word processing interface that programmers use to write code |
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Code Library |
Repository of pre-existing software code for common functions |
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What is software development |
is the systematic process of transforming a software idea into functional software |
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How does the programming process work |
create source code and compile and concert it into objet code |
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What are the 5 stages of software development cycle |
1- analyze user requirements 2- design program 3- code program 4- document and test system 5- operate and maintain system |
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What is software |
tels computer what to do |
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What is the boot process |
operations that happen every time you reset computer and turn on power |
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What is an operating system? another term? |
tells hardware what to do platform |
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what options do you have when installing software? |
custom or updates |
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PC/ desktop |
installed on a single computer |
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Embedded- |
for a specific device |
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Network |
multi-users OS that controls a central computer and many users |
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Mobile |
has features similar to a sector but is simpler and smaller |
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Multipurpose |
can be installed on a PC or a server |
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What is the purpose of a device driver |
file that tells computer how to talk to device |
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What services does windows provide |
1- spooling- puts data in buffer 2- plug n play- connect hardware and immediately use it 3- sleep/hibernate- stores current state of program, uses less power |
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Why are software updates important |
– fix problem – improves features – improves security |
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what is a software patch |
fixes a known bug |
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what is a service pack |
collection of patches |
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what is the purpose of antivirus software |
scans new messages and files |
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what is malware |
deletes files, steals info, makes computer not work |
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what is adware |
ads and banners, unwanted |
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what is a trojan horse |
malware that hides itself in a useful program |
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disk clean up |
removes unused files on hard ware -free up space |
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disk defragmenter |
reorganizes files for quicker access |
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file compression |
reduces size of file |
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what is a file |
named collection of data on a storage medium |
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what is an executable file |
a file w/ instructions |
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what is a native file |
file format that an app can always open |
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what does the file extension tell you |
what app can open it |
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what is a file size |
how much data the file contains |
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what is the purpose of the Recycle Bin |
where deleted files remain until emptied |
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How is this installed? |
installed on a removable storage |
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How is this installed? |
installed on a hard drive |
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How is this installed? |
runs on smart phones and tablets |
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How is this installed? |
accessed over the internet |
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personal information software |
software designed to help people organize and manager their personal life |
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entertainment software |
software that provides enjoyment |
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MS Office |
productivity software- window and MAC |
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Mobile app |
runs on a mobile device |
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Font type- |
defines what text looks like |
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text effect |
shadowing and reflection are examples |
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font size |
make text bigger |
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alignment |
formatting feature used to line up paragraphs |
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line spacing |
can be adjusted to control the amount of white space between rows of text |
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What options do you have when purchasing this software? |
distributed free of charge over the internet but the developer keeps rights |
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What options do you have when purchasing this software? |
software whose ownership rights are public property; available for everyone for free |
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What options do you have when purchasing this software? |
designed for a specific person or business |
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What options do you have when purchasing this software? |
some are free, some have a one time registration fee, and some require subscription |
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What options do you have when purchasing this software? |
copyrighted software that is distributed for free and can be customized |
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When does the software license appear |
defines permission, rights, and restrictions assigned to the purchase copy or software |
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what is EULA |
end user license agreement |
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what is intellectual property |
ownership of intangible assets |
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what is DRM |
technology used by entertainment to prevent copies of media |
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what is piracy |
illegal copying and distributing copyrighted software |
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