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20 Cards in this Set
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inputting
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the process of using an input device to enter data.
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software
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is programming code written to provide instruyctions to the hardware so it can perform tasks.
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algorithm
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is a set of clearly deifind, logical steps that solve a problem
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software development
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a multistep process that usually begins when someone recognizes a need to perform a task more effectively and or efficiently using a computer
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flowchart
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shows different paths the program will take depending on what data is inputted
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beta testing
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a process that relesaes commercial software in development to a criss-setion of typical userswho evaluate the program and report any problems or "bugs" in the software before it is released ti the public.
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application software
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helps you perform a specific task.
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system software
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refers to the operating system and all utility programs that manage computer resources at a low level.
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operating systems
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provide an interface between the user or application program and the computer hardware.
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software license
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gives you permission to use the program.
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single-user license
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gives you the right to install teh software on a single computer
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network license
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gives the organization the right to install a program on a server which can be accessed by a specific number of computers.
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software as a service (saaS)
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a recently developed software deluvery method where an application is licensed for use as a service.
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patch
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applied over software that you already have installed
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upgrades
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revised versions of a software program and require the purchase of a newer version of the software
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Web applications
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without platform constraints or istallation requirements and are accessed through a Web browser over a network such as an intranet or the internet
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bundleware
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software bundled with hardware purchases
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software piracy
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the unauthorized copying of software
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update
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a collection of files for updating released software that fixes bugs or provides enhancements
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service pack
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a collection of upfates, fixes, or enhancements to a software program delivered as a single file
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