Exam 10: Understanding Computer Hardware and Software: From CPUs to Operating Systems

What software helps save information if a computer crashes?

Communication turns a computer into a terminal for transmitting data to and receiving data from distant computers through the telephone system.

What is an electronic book that can be read on a computer or special reading device.Some are small enough to carry around,while others are the size of a telephone booth?

Describe the six major categories of hardware and provide an example of each.

What allows more than one piece of software to be used at a time?

What software controls the application software and manages how the hardware devices work together?

Presentation graphics create and enhance charts and graphs so that they are visually appealing and easily understood by an audience.A full-features presentation graphics package such as Lotus Freelance.

What is system software?

Course management software occurs when the software vendor releases updates to software to fix problems or enhance features.

ROM is nonvolatile,meaning it does not require constant power to function.ROM contains essential system programs that neither the user nor the computer can erase.Since the computer's internal memory is blank during start-up,the computer can't perform any functions unless given start-up instructions.

What removes any software that employs a user's Internet connection in the background without the user's knowledge or explicit permission?

Operating system software controls the application software and manages how the hardware devices work together.When using Excel to create and print a graph,the operating system software controls the process,ensures that a printer is attached and has paper,and sends the graph to the printer along with instructions on how to print it.Some computers are configured with two operating systems so they can dual boot- provide the user with the option of choosing the operating system when the computer is turned on.

Which license enables any qualified users within the organization to install the software,regardless if the computer is on a network?

Disk optimization software helps save information if a computer crashes.

Magnetic medium is a secondary storage medium that uses magnetic techniques to store and retrieve data on disks or tapes coated with magnetically sensitive materials.

Desktop publishing transforms a computer into a desktop publishing workstation.Leading packages include Adobe FrameMaker,Adobe PageMaker,and QuarkXpress.

Crash-proof software helps save information if a computer crashes.

What uses programs such as Window Washer which erases file histories,browser cookies,cache contents,and other crumbs that applications and Windows leave on a hard drive?

A computer is an electronic device operating under the control of instructions stored in its own memory that can accept,manipulate,and store data.

What software handles contact information,appointments,task lists,and email?