System Software

2. is where the BIOS is stored on the motherboard.
4. system software that converts programming code into instructions the computer can understand.
6. is a security system that acts as a boundary to protect a computer or network from unauthorized access.
7. the operating system that is open source and can be used on multiple platforms.
9. software that is made available to the public for free.
12. software that protects the computer from a virus attack.
16. a type of software that's permanently embedding in a device's hardware.
18. provides the user interface, manages files, runs applications, and communicates with hardware.
19. software that is owned by an individual or company that holds exclusive rights to sell or modify.
20. utility software that analyzes a computer's components and system software and identifies any problems found.
21. a utility program for removing software programs and associated system files.

1. translates an entire program into machine language and saves it to be used over and over.
3. utility software that shrinks the size of a file so it occupies less disk space.
5. the operating system with the largest market share.
8. utility software that allows user to make copies of their file content to save it to secondary storage.
10. translates and executes one line of code instructions at a time, but can easily identify errors in code.
11. system software used to help a computer start up, check hardware, manage devices, and load the OS.
13. software that downloaded to a users computer used to collect keystrokes or trace web site activity for malicious purposes.
14. the operating system used for Apple computers.
15. a package of tools, utilities, and a user interface used on a the Linux operating system.
17. utility software that scans the hard disk and reorganizes files and unused space.
21. system software that performs troubleshooting or maintenance tasks.