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MOD 1
Number system that consists of only two digits
binary
coding
scheme
The word bit is short for this
Binary digit
1 billion
When an operating system employs virtual memory, it swaps files to the hard
disk.
When the computer is shut down, the information in RAM is erased.
Memory chips or modules hold data and programs as they are being
processed by the CPU, and are usually found on the motherboard.
The data stored in ROM is saved even when a computer has been powered
off.
Flash memory is an example of programmable memory.
Hard drives with read/write heads that move over the surface of platters are
a type of magnetic storage.
Data stored on a tape is sequential, so it requires you to forward or rewind
the tape to access information.
USB flash drives and camera memory cards are types of solid state storage.
CDs and DVDs are types of optical storage.
Data stored on a hard disk uses random or direct access, so you can go
directly to the area of the drive where the data is stored.
ALU
Cycle
CPU
Bus
MOD 2
A key task that operating systems perform to use RAM efficiently.
Memory management
Parallel processing
Part of the hard drive that the operating system used\s as additional
RAM.
Virtual memory
A test the computer performs during the boot process to check crucial
system components.
Power-on self-
test
kernel
buffer
Device driver
run
upgrade
uninstall
utility
vertical
market
Type of application software that automates common or repetitive tasks
Productivity
The legal right to copy, distribute, modify, and sell an original work
copyright
Another term for a signle-user license
EULA
Type of license that lets you use a specified number of software copies
at any given time
concurrent-use
shrink wrap
license
DRM
system
software
The type of software you use most directly to perform tasks such
as writing a screenplay
software
application
The type of software that lets you copy, move, rename, and delete
files and folders
utility
software
service pack
MOD 3
You can create, edit, format, and print documents like letters and reports with
word processing software.
You can perform numerical calculations enhanced with charts and tables
using spreadsheet software.
Businesses use database programs to maintain records on thousands, even
millions, of customers or inventory items.
Using graphics software, you can edit and print digital images.
Application software programs for mobile devices like smartphones and
tablets are often called apps.
Other Application:
-Calculate quarterly earnings for the past five years, and chart the results.
range
The part of a worksheet that displays the cell address of the active cell.
Name box
You can apply animation to add movements to slide text and objects.
A slide thumbnail is a miniature image of a slide.
Presentation software lets you create electronic slides often used in
presentations.
A transition is an action that occurs as you move from slide to slide in a
presentation.
Slide formatting sets the appearance of text, objects, individual slides, or
entire presentations.
Many mobile apps are written by third-party programmers to sell through app
stores
GPS and mapping apps help you get directions and avoid traffic jams.
Some mobile apps include on-screen keyboards to make typing and data
input easier.
The ability to connect to the Internet is a key feature shared by most mobile
apps.
When you download a mobile app, the installation program installs an icon for
the app on your mobile desktop.