Unit 4 Review - Operating Systems & Application Software

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Across
  1. 8. Allows only ONE program/app to run at a time in the operating system (gaming consoles use this)
  2. 11. Programs designed to make users more productive and/or assist them with personal tasks
  3. 14. Data that has been organized in a meaningful way
  4. 16. The OS determines the _____ in which tasks are processed.
  5. 18. Files that have been compressed to they are smaller in size
  6. 22. Editing software used to create and edit video files
  7. 24. Helps organize your appointments and people you know
  8. 26. Re-organizes your hard drive so that scattered bits of files are reorganized for efficiency in retrieving data
  9. 27. Utility program that restores damaged files
  10. 28. Software that enables you to create slideshows that include text, graphics, and multimedia
  11. 33. Allows TWO OR MORE programs/apps to run at the same time in the operating system
  12. 38. People use a ____________ (Base 10) numbering system
  13. 39. Another name for an app store
  14. 41. Software that allows an operating system to interface (communicate) with hardware
  15. 44. Defining your entire computer system (naming it)
  16. 46. Special type of cloud app that is accessed by visiting a website in a browser (shopping, banking)
  17. 49. Starting the computer when the power button is turned off
  18. 50. Instructions stored on the ROM chip
  19. 51. Authoring software allows users to combine text, graphics, audio, video, and animation in an interactive application
  20. 52. Software a collection of data organized in a manner that allows access, retrieval, and use of that data
  21. 54. 1 billion bytes
  22. 55. 1 thousand bytes
  23. 56. Computers use a ________ (Base 2) numbering system.
  24. 57. Multiple documents line up in a _____ in the print buffer
Down
  1. 1. Simply restarting the computer
  2. 2. While waiting for devices (like a printer, for example), the OS places items in ________.
  3. 3. Includes your operating system (OS) and utility software
  4. 4. Getting rid of files you haven't used for a long time or temporary files
  5. 5. Software performs calculations on numbers and displays other data; includes charts and graphing capabilities
  6. 6. Used to describe the combination of hardware architecture and software used to run applications, another name for OS
  7. 7. All data is stored as _____ in the computer memory.
  8. 9. Programmers also use a _____ (base 16) numbering system.
  9. 10. Software used to layout pages for books, magazines, and other print materials
  10. 12. A program that assesses and reports information about various computer resources and devices.
  11. 13. Software used to create a series of moving images
  12. 15. Software create documents that include sophisticated formatting, tables, photos, drawings, and links to online content
  13. 17. Utility program to get updated drivers or definitions
  14. 19. Search tools typically use an _____ to assist with locating items quickly.
  15. 20. Software that assists you in becoming more effective and efficient while performing daily activities at work, school, and home
  16. 21. The process of starting your computer
  17. 23. Authoring software helps users create a business or personal websites generally without requiring advanced HTML skills
  18. 25. Provides you with an interface to work with your computer hardware and applications
  19. 29. Sending documents to be printed to a buffer instead of sending them immediately to the printer is called ________.
  20. 30. Interface The user must type in command language with exact spelling, form, and punctuation
  21. 31. Type of apps written for a specific platform and installed on a computer or mobile device
  22. 32. Restores your system to an earlier date to remove new settings that may have caused problems
  23. 34. Software and data that are not stored on your computer or mobile device (ex. social networks, email)
  24. 35. A fact, figure, or idea that is not processed
  25. 36. 8 bits
  26. 37. Provides security features such as a firewall or spyware protection
  27. 40. Schedules regular maintenance tasks (ex: backups and virus updates)
  28. 42. Type of interface that provides icons (or tiles) to click and run applications
  29. 43. Software used to enhance photo quality or apply special effects to a picture
  30. 45. 1 trillion bytes
  31. 47. Type of interface where users type in their commands using a keyboard
  32. 48. Software that allows you to optimize and maintain your computer
  33. 51. 1 million bytes
  34. 53. Software works with music files and allows you to record/edit audio to create podcast