Software, Unit 3 Flashcard Review

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Hannah is an architect who designs buildings and bridges. Which specialized software does she most likely use?

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computer-aided design

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Carlos creates designs to automate mechanical processes. Which type of specialized software would he most likely use?

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computer-aided manufacturing

Front

Microsoft Office is a type of ____ software, meaning users must purchase it, and cannot make changes to the code or access it in any way unless they want to face prosecution.

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proprietary

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One can type research papers in Microsoft Word. Which of the following software types would this fall under? operating system, system software, entertainment software, productivity software

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productivity software

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Which operating system was the first to include a graphical user interface (GUI)?

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MacOS

Front

Which of the following software types is the operating system? Options: application software, system software, entertainment software, productivity software

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system software

Front

Which operating system aspect allows a user to use their fingers to scroll and select things right on the screen?

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graphical user interface

Front

Specialized software for creating games: computer-aided manufacturing, 3D printing, computer-aided design, 3D animation

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3D animation

Front

After building a computer, what programs and instructions would one most likely need to finish the process and actually run the new computer?

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software

Front

Which of the following is an open-source operating system and can be found in devices such as a smartwatch or smart fridge? Options: MacOS, Linux, Chrome OS, Windows

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Linux