WGU - Introduction to IT - D322 Section 5 Review

WGU - Introduction to IT - D322 Section 5 Review 5.0 (1 review) Students also studied Terms in this set (69) Western Governors UniversityD 322 Save Intro to IT - WGU Section 2 Starter S...55 terms anna_striedel1 Preview Intro IT WGU- Section-Unit 5 Softwa...31 terms anna_striedel1 Preview Introduction to IT - D322/ Pre-asses...70 terms quique218Preview C182 (In 285 term Cca Which two software application packages would be classified as productivity software?Choose 2 answers E-mail Word processor Spreadsheet program FTP client Word processor Spreadsheet program Which statement correctly describes the operating system?

• Consists of programs that end users run to accomplish

some tasks and is sometimes referred to as horizontal software

• Works with hardware to provide a network service that

can be distributed across several machines on the network

• Requires the user to have specialized training

concerning specific commands that must be entered with proper syntax

• Allows the user to control the actions of the software,

and through the software, to access hardware.Allows the user to control the actions of the software, and through the software, to access hardware.

Which action by application programs requires support from a networked operating system?A word processor program edits texts within a file.An Internet browser displays a web page.Photo editing software enhances a picture.A payroll program computes the federal tax of an employee.An Internet browser displays a web page.Which characteristic identifies application software that is cloud-based?Hosted on an individual computer Hosted in the internal business network Provided by servers in the internal business network Provided by third-party providers Provided by third-party providers What type of software permits free temporary use followed by long-term activation for a fee?Proprietary Public Domain Open Source Shareware Shareware What statement is true concerning compiled and interpreted computer language?

• Both compiled and interpreted languages are written in

binary code.

• A compiler translates an entire program into an

executable program, which can be run at a later time, while the interpreter does this incrementally.

• A compiled language program is portable and can be

run on multiple types of systems, whereas an interpreted program runs on a single type of system.

• An interpreted language program runs faster than a

compiled language program.A compiler translates an entire program into an executable program, which can be run at a later time, while the interpreter does this incrementally.Which language is often used for rapid prototyping and the creation of GUIs?

TCL C++ COBOL Python TCL system softwaregeneral-purpose software that is used to operate computer hardware. It provides a platform to run application software.Software can be divided into 2 types.system and application software.

computer softwareDetailed, preprogrammed instructions that control and coordinate the computer hardware components in an information system Types of system softwareoperating system and utility programs

• Microsoft Windows
• Linux
• Mac OS X
• DOS

application softwarespecific-purpose software used to perform a specific task.Types of application software- Web browser

• Accounting
• Communication
• Data management
• Desktop publishing
• Email
• Groupware
• Presentation graphics
• Programming
• Word processing

software hierarchy computer scienceThe art of blending human ideas and digital tools to increase problem solving power operating system (OS)controls the overall operation of a computer. It provides the ability for a user to store and retrieve files, facilitates a user interface to request the execution of programs, and maintains the environment necessary to execute programs.Three of the most common operating systems are Windows, Mac, and Linux.WindowsAn operating system by Microsoft that incorporates a user-friendly, graphical interface. However it is closed-sourced.MacOperating System developed by Apple, they are closed-source and are known for their media editing and graphic rendering capabilities.LinuxAn open-source operating system software. There are many different versions of Linux, referred to as flavors, including Linux Mint, Mandrake, Fedora, Ubuntu, Debian, and CentOS. These operating systems are free for anyone to use.However, there are vendors (e.g., Red Hat, Cisco) that offer Linux-based operating systems, adding cost for support and/or hardware.Utility Softwareextends the capabilities of an operating system and helps customize the operating system's function.

Kernelthe internal part of an operating system. Contains the operating system components that perform the basic functions required by the computer installation.Also stores a collection of device drivers and software that communicates with controllers or other peripheral devices.user interfaceallows end users to communicate with the operating system.Types of user interfaceCommand line interface (CLI), Graphical User Interface(GUI), Menus and dialogue boxes Graphical User Interface (GUIs).Allow end users to issue commands through input devices such as mouses, keyboards, or touch screens.Command-line interfaces (CLIs)a type of user interface that communicate with end users through textual messages using a keyboard and monitor.Operating System RoleTasked with protecting the computer's resources from unauthorized users. It uses the end-users information during each computer log-in to control access to the system and resources.user accounta record within the operating system with information such as a name, password, and user privileges (e.g., administrator vs. standard user).Purpose of AccountsAccounts are established by the administrator, whose account is often called a superuser or root account. When the end user supplies the proper credentials during the log-in procedure, the user is given access to the operating system.Administrator RoleAdministrators can alter settings, modify critical software packages, and perform other maintenance activities denied to other users.File managersare able to bundle files into directories or folders hierarchical file structure.Directories that are placed within other directories directory-pathTells a user where the file is located within the file system, often written as the folder names separated by slashes.Linux file hierarchy diagram.Linux file management structure starting with a top Home level, then a sublevel named Mei, a subsequent sublevel named jobsearch, then a sublevel named myresumes, and finally a sublevel named mycoverletters. All of the names are entirely in lowercase.