• Programs can be downloaded or installed manually

• Less expensive

• Programs easily purchased from app store

• Design applications

• Good for application software

• Business applications

• Cleaner and more stable; does not include extra software

• Good for graphics and videos

• Other software often loaded with its operating system

The ___________ is a piece of software loaded to your computer that allows the hardware to communicate with the software.

There are many Operating Systems which one is NOT an OS system

GUI stands for ________

A operating system that is rarely used

Linux, IBM and Unix are NOT widely used because they use ___________. which is programming text commands instead of GUI.

Application software must be _______with your computer's operating system in order to work properly.

A set of connected things or parts forming a complex whole

Word processing, spreadsheet, databases, games, and social media programs are ALL examples of _________

A _______is made up of two main parts to create a working computer: hardware and software

Software that works through the operating system to produce work

Any physical components of any computer (desktop, laptop, smartphone, tablet, etc.) that you can feel and touch; made up of the CSU and peripherals

Microsoft Windows, MAC OS X, Linux, Apple iOS for iPad, and Google Android are ALL examples of __________

Any physical components of any computer (desktop, laptop, smartphone, tablet, etc.) that you can feel and touch; made up of the CSU and peripherals

Without _______ALL computer hardware and other software are useless

The CSU which contains the CPU, audio card, hard drive and motherboard; peripherals like the monitor, mouse, headphones, and printers are ALL examples of _____________

The chassis or box that encloses the CPU and other interior hardware components

Hardware parts that can be connected to a system unit

Peripherals that give instructions and data to the computer

Keyboard, mouse, and microphone are ALL examples of _________

Peripherals that display information processed by the computer

Monitor, speakers, and printer are ALL examples of ____________________

Programs and related data that tell the computer hardware what to do and how to do it; cannot be physically handled or touched

Manages and coordinates all files and programs with the computer processor and other hardware so the computer will work correctly

Name the two broad categories of computer software.

What is a file extension for a spreadsheet?

What is a file extension for a web page?

What is a file extension for programs?

What is a file extension for videos?

What is a file extension for documents?

What is a file extension for graphics?

What is a file extension for sound?

Malware that locks the data on a victim’s computer and a request for money is made to restore normal functioning

1. An email, phone call, or text message sent from someone appearing legitimate in order to get personal info

1. Malicious programs designed to infiltrate a computer and carry out instructions from a central command server

Records every keystroke entry made on a computer to capture sensitive information like usernames, passwords, etc.

An email, phone call, or text message sent from someone appearing legitimate in order to get personal info

1. A set of malicious software tools that gives an unauthorized user privileged access to a computer

Malicious programs that misrepresents itself to appear useful

Infectious software designed to replicate without targeting any specific files

Malicious software that cybercriminals program to reproduce that target specific executable files on the computer

Software that spies on you

Programs designed to display ads on your computer as a way of collecting info about you

Problem: Computer seems to be having random operating issues

Problem: An unknown file appears in your documents folder with .exe extension

Problem: Computer is glitching and could possible crash

Problem: Computer gets extremely hot when being used

Problem: Computer is running slowly

Problem: Ads continuously pop up

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