WGU C182 Questions and Correct Answers/ Latest Update / Already Graded

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WGU C182 Questions and Correct Answers/ Latest
Update / Already Graded
Application Software

Ans: Programs end users run to accomplish tasks.


Productivity Software

Ans: Application software used to aid in productivity. I.E. Presentation software,
word processor, spreadsheets.


Internet Usage Software

Ans: Email, FTP client, web browser


System Software

Ans: Consists of programs that make up the OS and directly support system
itself.
**Includes services or DAEMONS


Server Software

Ans: Works with hardware to provide network service.


Local Application

Ans: Software stored on an individual computer.


Intranet

Ans: A LAN that uses IP. Used to communicate within organization.




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Cloud Computing

Ans: Allows organization to access resources/app anywhere, anytime. Beneficial
because an org. may access resources it may not normally have.


Operating Systems

Ans: Allows a user to easily access hardware/software, required to maintain
computer environment.


Kernel

Ans: Core component of OS.
Loads when computer first boots
Sits on top of hardware, is interface b/w hardware and software.


Device Drivers

Ans: Interface b/w OS and hardware.


Shell

Ans: Interface for user, often personalized. The shell provides access to the
kernel.
I.E. The GUI will translate mouse motions into calls to kernel/routines. Desktop
elements include shortcuts, windows theme, menus, background.


Services (Daemons)

Ans: OS programs that start when OS is loaded. They run in the background
and wait for an event to initiate.


Utility Programs




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