GO! All in One Computer Concepts and Applications - System and Application Software

A collection of flashcards covering key concepts from the lecture on system and application software.

Operating System

Manages system resources and provides an interface for users.

System Software

Controls the computer hardware and its peripheral devices.

User Interface

The part of the operating system that users interact with to control the computer.

Multitasking

The ability of a processor to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Buffer

An area that temporarily holds data and instructions to ensure programs run quickly.

Device Driver

Software that enables communication between the computer and peripheral devices.

Desktop Operating Systems

Operating systems designed for personal computers, such as Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X.

Embedded Operating Systems

Specialized operating systems that run on devices other than personal computers.

File Management

The process of opening, naming, deleting, and organizing digital files.

File Extension

A suffix at the end of a file name that indicates the file type.

Cloud Storage

Allows users to save files so they are accessible from different places and devices.

Productivity Software

Application software designed to help users complete tasks efficiently in personal and business environments.

Software License

A contract that grants the right to install and use a software application.

End User License Agreement (EULA)

The contract between the user and the software publisher.

Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS)

A cloud computing model that provides virtualized computing resources over the Internet.

Software-as-a-Service (SaaS)

Delivery of software applications over the Internet.