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29 Cards in this Set
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a person who designs, codes, and test computer programs.
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computer programmers
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companies that produce computer software
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software publishers
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computer programs that help you perform a specific task such as word processing
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application processing
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computer programs that help the computer carry out essential operating task.
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system software
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a compontent either hardware or software, is avaiable for use by a computers processor. FOr example Ram, storage space, etc..are..
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resource
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the combination of hardware and software that helps people and computers communicate with eachother. Ex: display device, mouse, and keyboard that allow you to view and manipulate your environment.
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user interface
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consist of images on the screen that provide the user means of accessing program features and functions by means of a mouse or other input device. Was also developed by XEROX and in 1984 Apple Commericialized concept.
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GUI (graphical user interface) Windows is a GUI.
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picuters that represent an object
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user icons
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requires user's to type in commands rather than to use a mouse to manipulate graphics.
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command-line interface
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a program stored in ROM that loads and intializes the operating stystem on the computer.
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bootstrap program
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helpful tools you can use to control and customize your computer equipment and work environment
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utilities
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an operating system that expects to deal with one set of input devices-those that can be controlled by one user at a time. ex: handheld computers
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single-user
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an operating system that allows a single computer to deal with simultaneous input, output, and processing request from many other users.
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multiuser
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an operating system thats designed for a personal computer- a desktop, notebook, or tablet computer.THe computer you typically use at home, school,and work.
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desktop
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an operating system that Is installed on more than 80% of the worlds personal computers. Also provides a GUI, was introduced in 1985 and has several versions.
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Microsoft Windows
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HIdden by the Windows GUI, provides part of the operating system for windows, used on millions of computers until the introduction of Microsoft Windows.
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DOS (Disk Operating system)
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computers programs that assist the user in producing documents such as reports,letters, papers, and manuscripts.
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word processing software
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software that use graphic design techniquies to enhancethe format and appearance of documents.
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desktop publishing
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helps you design and develop customized Web pages that you can publish electronically on the internet.
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web authoring
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refers to the horizontal position of the text.
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paragraph alignment
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uses rows and columns of numbers to create a model or representation of a real situation.
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spreadsheet
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the intersection of a column and a row
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cell
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a collection of data that is tored on one or more computers
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database
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This holds data for a single entity-a person, place, thing, or event.
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record
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the smallest meaniful unit of information contained in a data file.
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field
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refers to any picture, drawing, sketch, photograph, image, icon that appears on your computer screen
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graphics
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a special type of 3D graphics software designed for architects and engineers who use computers to create blueprints and product specifications.
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CAD software (computer-aided design software)
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the process by which programs and data are copied into a hard disk of a computer system and otherwise prepared for access and use.
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install
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refers to one of more files that have been compressed to decrease its size and reduce the download time.
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zipped
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