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What is system software?
OS&T, Ch 8, p 167 |
Provides the instructions that control computer operations, network management, database management, and system security.
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What is application software?
OS&T, Ch 8, p 167 |
Provides the instructions for processing general purpose end-user applications, as well as applications specific to the organization's functional areas.
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What kind of software provides the interface between computer networks and hardware and the application programs of end users?
OS&T, Ch 8, p 167 |
System software.
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What is a command-driven interface?
OS&T, Ch 8, p 168 |
Requires the user to enter brief user commands. The enter key submits the command to the operating system for decoding and execution. MS-DOS is an example.
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What is a menu-driven interface?
OS&T, Ch 8, p 168 |
Presents the user with a menu of options. User selects option by pointing and clicking with an input device or by touching a touch sensitive screen. An ATM is an example.
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What is a graphical user interface?
OS&T, Ch 8, p 169 |
Uses icons, bars, buttons, boxes, and images. Users selects the desired function with a point and click of an input device on the appropriate graphic.
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What does GUI stand for?
OS&T, Ch 8, p 169 |
Graphical User Interface.
A GUI hides system software complexities from the end user. |
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What is a social interface?
OS&T, Ch 8, p 169 |
Uses cartoon characters, animation, and voice to guide the user through required computer functions.
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What does the taskbar contain?
OS&T, Ch 8, p 172 |
Start button and icons for all programs that are running.
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If you are a member of a workgroup, a link to computers in the same workgroup can be created in ________ ________.
OS&T, Ch 8, p 173 |
Network Places.
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