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CTI Lesson 4 Vocab

Computer Technology Intro Vocabulary words for Lesson 4

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Algorithm A set of clearly defined, logical steps that solve a problem.
Applications software Also called productivity software; helps you perform a specific task, such as word processing or spreadsheets.
Boot The process of starting a computer.
Graphical user interfaces (GUIs) Operating systems with graphical symbols representing files, programs, and documents.
Language translators Systems software that converts code written in a programming language into machine language that the computer can understand.
MS-DOS Microsoft’s Disk Operating System; originally introduced with the IBM PC in 1981.
Multitasking Running two or more distinct computer operations simultaneously—one in the foreground, the other(s) in the background.
Network operating system An operating system that runs on a network server.
Operating systems Systems software that provide an interface between the user or application program and the computer hardware.
Software development The multistep process of designing, writing, and testing computer programs.
Systems software A group of programs that coordinate and control the resources and operations of a computer system.
Unix Operating system developed by AT&T. It is considered portable, meaning it can run on just about any hardware platform.
User interface Part of the computer’s operating system that users interact with.
Utility software Systems software that performs tasks related to managing the computer’s resources, file management, diagnostics, and other specialized chores.
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