csc exam 1 Questions and Answers

csc exam 1 Questions and Answers system software Enables the computer to perform essential operating tasks and provides an environment for the application software to run. utility software is system software designed to help analyze, configure, optimize or maintain a computer. Previous Play Next Rewind 10 seconds Move forward 10 seconds Unmute 0:00 / 0:15 Full screen Brainpower Read More application software Enables user to perform specific tasks, solve problems, perform work, or entertain. program/software A program consists of the step-by-step instructions that tell the computer how to do its work. The purpose is to convert data (unprocessed facts) into information (processed facts). browser Program that accesses web resources (google) system unit midrange computer servers and workstations antivirus Utility programs designed to maintain security and privacy on the web personal computers Desktop Laptop/Notebook Also Tablets Smartphones operating system Windows Linux iOS RAM memory a type of computer memory that can be accessed randomly; that is, any byte of memory can be accessed without touching the preceding bytes internet The global communication network that allows almost all computers worldwide to connect and exchange information. Some of the early impetus for such a network came from the U.S. government network Arpanet, starting in the 1960s. world wide web web page cloud computing Use Internet and the web to shift computer activities from individual computer to other computers (see Chapter 1) uses the Internet to shift many computer activities from a user's computer to computers on the Internet. users can use the Internet to connect to the cloud and access more powerful computers, software, and storage