WGU C182 exam with complete solution graded A+

Application Software - Programs end users run to accomplish tasks. Productivity Software - Application software used to aid in productivity. I.E. Presentation software, word processor, spreadsheets. System Software - Consists of programs that make up the OS and directly support system itself. **Includes services or DAEMONS Server Software - Works with hardware to provide network service. Local Application - Software stored on an individual computer. Intranet - A LAN that uses IP. Used to communicate within organization. Cloud Computing - Allows organization to access resources/app anywhere, anytime. Beneficial because an org. may access resources it may not normally have. Operating Systems - Allows a user to easily access hardware/software, required to maintain computer environment. Kernel - Core component of OS. Loads when computer first boots Sits on top of hardware, is interface b/w hardware and software. Device Drivers - Interface b/w OS and hardware. Shell - Interface for user, often personalized. The shell provides access to the kernel