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QUIZ SIM PART 2
1. An approach to computing where tasks are as-signed to a combination of
connections, software, and services accessed over a network. (Cloud computing) 2. Programs that direct the performance of a specific use of computers. ( Application software ) 3. A system of programs that manages the operations of a computer system. ( System software ) 4. Companies that own, operate, and maintain ap-plication software for a fee as a service over the Internet. ( Application service provider (ASP) ) 5. Integrated software tool that supports the develop-ment of software applications. ( CASE tools ) 6. Software designed in-house for use by a specific organization or set of users. ( Custom software ) 7. The function that provides a means of communi-cation between end users and an operating system. (User interface) 8. Acronym meaning commercial off-the-shelf. ( COTS software ) 9. Provides a greater memory capability than a computer’s actual memory capacity. ( Virtual memory ) 10. The ability to do several computing tasks concurrently. ( Multitasking ) 11. Converts numeric data into graphic displays. ( Presentation graphics software ) 12. Translates high-level instructions into machine language instructions. ( Language translator ) 13. Performs housekeeping chores for a computer system. ( Utilities ) 14. A category of application software that per-forms common information processing tasks for end users. ( General-purpose application programs ) 15. Software available for the specific applications of end users in business, science, and other fields. ( Function-specific application software ) 16. Helps you surf the Web. ( Web browser ) 17. Uses your networked computer to send and receive messages. ( E-mail ) 18. Creates and displays a worksheet for analysis. ( Spreadsheet package) 19. Allows you to create and edit documents. ( Word processing software ) 20. Enables you to produce your own brochures and newsletters. ( Desktop publishing (DTP) ) 21. Helps you keep track of appointments and tasks. ( Personal information manager (PIM) ) 22. A program that performs several general-purpose applications. ( Integrated package ) 23. A combination of individual general-purpose application packages that work easily together. (Software suites) 24. Software to support the collaboration of teams and workgroups. ( Groupware ) 25. Uses instructions in the form of coded strings of ones and zeros. ( Machine language ) 26. Uses instructions consisting of symbols represent-ing operation codes and storage locations. ( Assembler language ) 27. Uses instructions in the form of brief statements or the standard notation of mathematics. ( High-level language ) 28. Might take the form of query languages and report generators. ( Fourth-generation language) 29. Languages that tie together data and the actions that will be performed on the data. ( Object-oriented language ) 30. As easy to use as one’s native tongue. ( Natural language) 31. Includes programming editors, debuggers, and code generators. ( Programming language ) 32. Produces hyperlinked multimedia documents for the Web. ( HTML ) 33. A Web document content description language. ( XML ) 34. A popular object-oriented language for Web-based applications. ( Java ) 35. Windows, Linux, and Mac OS are common examples. ( Operating system ) 36. Software that helps diverse applications work together. ( Middleware ) 37. Enables you to communicate and collaborate in real time with the online associates in your workgroup. ( Instant messaging (IM) ) 38. Links business functions within applications for the exchange of data between companies via the Web. ( Web services )