locally installed software

Software installation that is performed on your local computer.

Software installation that is performed on a local area network (LAN).

Software that is installed, hosted and accessed entirely from a remote server or location.

The suffix at the end of a filename that indicates what the type of file.

The electronic part of a computer that executes the instructions that are passed to it by the operating system. It’s also called a CPU, or central processing unit.

An open-source and community-developed operating system.

Apple Macintosh (macOS)

An operating system that uses a graphical user interface designed by Apple Inc. for use on desktops and laptops.

An operating system that uses a graphical user interface designed by Microsoft for use on desktops and laptops.

A method of organizing files and retrieving them from storage.

Software that manages data and files along with the ability to create, modify, and move these files.

GUI (graphical user interface)

A type of interface that uses interactive graphical elements such as windows, buttons, and icons.

operating system (OS)

The primary software that runs applications and manages all the hardware, memory and other software on a computer.

A set of computer instructions that tells the computer how to work.

Most commonly used on a desktop or laptop computer and can perform many tasks without an internet connection.

An operating system used on mobile devices, such as a mobile phone or tablet.

Used on specialized computers that take in requests and send back a response (mail server, web server, etc).

Will only perform one type of task and are used in machines such as an ATM or a GPS system.

An operating system that is permanently etched into a hardware device such as a keyboard or a video card.

Operating systems that are most commonly used to run multiple operating systems on a computer system at the same time.

A circuit board with ports and sockets used to connect the main devices of a computer.

A special kind of firmware that runs programs strictly to start up your computer.

central processing unit (CPU)

The core component of a device that accepts and executes instructions.

random access memory (RAM)

A fast type of computer memory which temporarily stores all the information your device needs right away.

solid-state drive (SSD)

A fast access storage device used in computers.

graphics processing unit (GPU)

A component designed to speed up the creation of images and output them to a display device, like a monitor.

network interface card (NIC)

A component with a built in wired network port that allows the computer to connect to a network.

A device that will be recognized by your computer and install on its own.

A group of files that allows a device to communicate with the computer’s operating system.

A short-range wireless communication technology that uses radio waves to transmit information.

NFC (Near Field Communication)

Enables short-range communication between compatible devices.

CodeHS Computing Basics/Operating Systems & Software Vocab. Flashcards

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platform

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An operating system such as Windows, Mac OS, Android or iOS.

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single-platform software

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Software that only works on one platform, such as only on Android phones, or only on Mac computers.

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cross-platform software

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Software that works on multiple platforms.

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software license

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Legally binding guidelines for use and distribution of software.

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open source software

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Software that is available for anyone to access and modify.

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proprietary software

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Software that is owned by an individual or company.

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application architecture model

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Refers to the design of the essential parts of an application and how they are connected to each other.

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