Chapter Definitions

Make sure you know the definitions for the following key terms:

computer literacy -

computer -

  • Personal computer -
    • desktop
    • laptop
    • tablet
  • 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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