Software

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Carlin Hambury

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  • System technologies encompass hardware, software, networking, and security components that work together to support the functioning of computer systems.
  • An ICT system is a combination of Hardware, Software, Data, processes and people
  • A Computer System takes INPUT, does something with it(Process) and then produces some form of OUTPUT.
  • A POS system is designed to speed up the processing at the till point.
  • A POS system involves processes such as scanning barcodes, calculating totals, updating stock and debiting bank accounts
  • Integrated software
  • Integrated Software refers to separate packages of software that are designed to work together to perform a specific task.
  • Software Piracy refers to the illegal installation, copying and distribution of proprietary software.
  • A Single User Licence means that you may only install one copy of the software on one computer.
  • A Site Licence allows a company or organisation an unrestricted number of installations of the software within the company or organisation.
  • Freeware is fully functioning software that can be downloaded, used and copied without NO restrictions.
  • Shareware is software that you can use for a trial period(usually 30 days). You can download and try out shareware for FREE.
  • Open Source Software is software that may be freely used, modified and distributed. It may, however, not be sold.
  • Utility Programs are used to assist the user to perform maintenance tasks related to managing a computer.
  • Compression Software is used to make a compressed(smaller) version of a file
  • A Driver is software that allows your computer to communicate with hardware or devices. It tells the computer how to work with the particular device.
  • The Operating System is system software which controls all activities that take place in a computer.
  • Every computerneeds an operating system in order to be able to function.
  • System software is software that is intended to control and support the computer.
  • Application Software is a group of programs that perform specific tasks for the user.
  • The Graphical User Interface (GUI) is a graphical user interface that allows users to interact with a computer through a graphical user interface.
  • Plug-ins are used to be essential for adding multimedia to web pages.
  • There are 2 Types of Software, namely, Application and System Software
  • The 3 main types of system software are...Operating Systems, Device Drivers and Utilities
  • The Term Plug & Play refers to the ability of the OS to assign resources to a new device. In other words, giving you the ability to plug a new device into the computer and use it quickly.
  • Hot Swappable refers to the fact that a device can be inserted intot he computer without switching the computer off. The best example of this would be a Flash Disk
  • Utility programs. they optimise the performance of your computer and ensure that it runs smoothly.
  • Examples of utility Software include Disk Cleanup and Scan Disk.
  • The Disk Clean up Utility allows the user to select and remove all unwanted and unneeded files stored on the HDD.
  • The Scan Disk utility software checks the surface of the HDD for errors as well as checking the folder and file structure for problems and then fixing them.
  • Logic Bombs are time or date activated malware programs and interfere with the settings of your computer.
  • Ransomware is a type of malicious software from criminals that threatens to block the victim's data, web site or any service unless a ransom is paid.
  • A Firewall is a utility that monitors and controls network traffic to and from a computer. It acts like a bouncer at the door of an exclusive club.
  • Software can be installed through Flash Drives, networks and external hard drives. They do not only have to be installed trough the use of optical media.
  • LINUX and LIBRE OFFICE are examples of Open Source Software
  • You can install software onto a computing device through the use of FLASH DRIVES / NETWORKS / EXTERNAL HARD DRIVES or BLUETOOTH TRANSFER
  • DVD Drives are being used less and less these days due to reasons such as: Slow read/write data - Small storage capacity and can easily be damaged
  • Windows 10/11 are NOT examples of Application Software.
  • The purpose of a Server in a Network is to centrally store data for users.