CIS 105
Survey of Computer Information Systems
Essential Concepts and Terminology
Study Unit 6
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Application Software.
Computer programs that help you perform a specific task such as word processing. Also called application programs, applications, or programs.
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Horizontal Market
Software.
General purpose computer program used by many different kinds of businesses (for example, an accounting program) or many individuals.
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Vertical Market Software.
Computer programs designed to meet the needs of a specific market segment or industry.
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Custom Software.
Software that has been written specifically to meet the needs of a particular user.
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Productivity Software.
Computer programs that help individuals work more effectively and efficiently.
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System Requirements.
Minimum necessary specifications for the operating system and hardware configuration for a software product to function.
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Software Piracy.
Illegally copying, distribution, or modification of copyrighted software.
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Commercial Software.
Copyrighted computer applications sold to consumers for profit.
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Shareware.
Copyrighted software marketed under a license that allows users to use the software for a trial period and purchase a license if they wish to continue use.
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Freeware.
Copyrighted software provided for free, usually with the condition that is cannot be resold for profit.
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Public Domain Software.
Software that has not been copyrighted, or is made available for public use, by its author.
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Beta Version.
A preliminary release of a program during its final testing phase. Beta versions often contain errors and expire after a predetermined time period.
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Software License.
A legal contract that defines the ways in which a program can be used.
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Documentation.
Reference manuals and support materials that explain how a program works.
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Maintenance Release.
A minor revision release of a program that corrects bugs and/or adds minor features.
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Installation.
The process by which programs are copied to the hard disk of a computer system.
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Office Suite.
A group of application programs packaged and sold as a unit.
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Object Linking and
Embedding (OLE).
The process that enables separate applications to exchange data and work in an integrated manner.
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Launch.
The process of transferring program code to memory.
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Wizard.
A sequence of dialog boxes that direct the user through multi-step software tasks, such as installing programs.
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Template.
A version of a document that includes basic text, graphics and/or formatting for creating documents.
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