gcse computing software key terms
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2.1.3 Software
Operating System
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2.1.5 Software
The piece of software that allows the user to
interact with the hardware and
software.
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2.1.3 Software
Functions of an OS
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2.1.5 Software
MUMPS
• Memory management• User interface• Multi tasking• Peripheral management• Security
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2.1.3 Software
Memory Management
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2.1.5 Software
Allows the hardware to store data into the
correct location (RAM, Cache, HDD…)
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2.1.3 Software
User Interface
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2.1.5 Software
Gives the user a visual display to navigate.
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2.1.3 Software
Multi-tasking
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2.1.5 Software
Allows the system to run more than one program at a time.
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2.1.3 Software
Peripheral Management
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2.1.5 Software
Allows additional hardware to be added
to the computer. Installs drivers.
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2.1.3 Software
Security
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2.1.5 Software
Prevents unwanted computers accessing
the system.
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2.1.3 Software
Utility Software
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2.1.5 Software
Pieces of software that perform specific tasks to help maintain the
performance of a computer.
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2.1.3 Software
Utility Software
Security
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2.1.5 Software
Anti virus
Anti spyware
Firewalls
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2.1.3 Software
Utility Software
Disk Organisation
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2.1.5 Software
Formatting
File transfer
Defragmentation
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2.1.3 Software
Utility Software
Systems Maintenance
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2.1.5 Software
Systems information and diagnosis
System clean up tools
Automatic updating
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2.1.3 Software
Custom Written
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2.1.5 Software
Software that is created for a company for a specific purpose.
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2.1.3 Software
Off the shelf
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2.1.5 Software
Software that can be bought from a shop
ready to install.
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2.1.3 Software
Open Source
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2.1.5 Software
This software is usually cheaper, it can be
downloaded, the source code can be changed to
make it do exactly what you want, but you need to know how to change the code to
get it to work.
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2.1.3 Software
Proprietary
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2.1.5 Software
Software created by a company that a user buys a licence to and installs. The
user cannot change the functionality, but it works
very well. Updates are sent out by manufactures.