Computer Applications Study Guide

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What are the physical components of a computer called?

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Hardware

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What is the collection of programs that make the computer do useful work?

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Software

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Is OS/2 a common type of operating system?

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No

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What do device drivers do?

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Make hardware peripherals available to applications.

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What are examples of applications used to do work?

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Word processors and spreadsheets.

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What does word processing software allow you to do?

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Create, edit, and print documents.

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What types of software are included in copyrighted software?

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Proprietary, open-source, and shareware.

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What does open-source software offer?

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Free access to program source code for modification and resale.

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What is shareware software?

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Software that offers a free trial before requiring payment.

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What is freeware software?

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Software that can be downloaded and used freely without source code modification.