Exam 2: Introduction to Computer Software

A fast-growing field called informatics combines information technology with social science. _________________________

____ software is copyrighted software whose source code is available to the public.

To perform a cold boot, use the Restart command on your PC or Mac.

Code ____ contain modules of customizable code for common functions such as accessing files or issuing the Print command.

When you run a program or app, your computer or mobile device ____, or reads and transfers it, into memory so that you can use it.

____ translate source code from high-level languages into machine code so it can be understood by the processor.

System software falls into two categories: operating system software and ____ programs.

____ languages create source code using words and structures similar to spoken language.

Microsoft Internet Explorer is a freeware program.

Assembly language uses 1s and 0s, or binary code, which can run directly on the processor.

To create an iPad or iPhone app, you can use a language called ____, a free development environment for building iOS apps. Eclipse

____ software performs specific tasks.

____ apps are applications you access over the Internet using any computer or mobile device with an Internet connection.

A ____ is software that takes control of your computer so it can be used by hackers to carry out further attacks.

A software ____ grants a user rights to use of the software in specified ways.