COMPUTER SOFTWARE: LESSON 3- COMPUTER
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Command line interface - Answer: A text-based tool for interacting with a computer's
operating system using typed commands. It was replaced with the graphical user
interface.
Graphical user interface - Answer: Enables users to interact with devices by clicking
icons and buttons to open applications. Makes computing easier and engaging.
System software - Answer: The software that manages and runs the hardware provides
the foundation for other programs to function. Communicates directly with the
motherboard.
Operating software - Answer: Provides the foundational framework for all other
software and applications to run. Manages computer resources, such as memory and
processing power, and provides a user interface for users to interact with the system.
Application software - Answer: Designed to help users perform specific tasks or
functions. These tasks can range from writing documents and editing photos to
managing finances or browsing the internet.
File extensions - Answer: they tell your operating system which application to use to
open the file so you can view or edit the file.
Commercial license - Answer: Trademarked and must pay fee.
Software license - Answer: meant to control the use and distribution of the software
within the copyright rights of the software creator.
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SCIENCE.
Trusted by students across multiple disciplines!
Command line interface - Answer: A text-based tool for interacting with a computer's
operating system using typed commands. It was replaced with the graphical user
interface.
Graphical user interface - Answer: Enables users to interact with devices by clicking
icons and buttons to open applications. Makes computing easier and engaging.
System software - Answer: The software that manages and runs the hardware provides
the foundation for other programs to function. Communicates directly with the
motherboard.
Operating software - Answer: Provides the foundational framework for all other
software and applications to run. Manages computer resources, such as memory and
processing power, and provides a user interface for users to interact with the system.
Application software - Answer: Designed to help users perform specific tasks or
functions. These tasks can range from writing documents and editing photos to
managing finances or browsing the internet.
File extensions - Answer: they tell your operating system which application to use to
open the file so you can view or edit the file.
Commercial license - Answer: Trademarked and must pay fee.
Software license - Answer: meant to control the use and distribution of the software
within the copyright rights of the software creator.
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