Make sure you know the definitions for the following key terms:
computer literacy -
computer -
- Personal computer -
- Mainframe -
- SuperComputer -
- Terminal -
information processing cycle –
data -
information -
cloud computing -
application software –
system software -
utility program –
Client / Server -
Application Software
System Software
Operating System
- Kernal (what are the functions of the kernal?)
- User interface
- Command Prompt Interface
- Menu Driven Interface
- Graphic User Interface (GUI)
Utility Programs
Embedded OS
Mobile OS
Personal OS
Network OS
Productivity/Business software
Graphic Design/Multi-media software
Home/Personal/Educational software
Communications (email/web) software
Custom - $$$
Commercial – ©
Freeware– ©
Shareware– ©
Public Domain– ©
Open Source
Portable
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