WGU C182 Terms Of Introduction to IT

WGU C182 Terms Of Introduction to IT 1.Application Software>> Programs end users run to accomplish tasks.

2.Productivity Software>> Application software used to aid in productivity. I.E. Presentation software, word processor, spreadsheets.

3.Internet Usage Software>> Email, FTP client, web browser 4.System Software>> Consists of programs that make up the OS and directly support system itself.**Includes services or DAEMONS 5.Server Software>> Works with hardware to provide network service.

6.Local Application>> Software stored on an individual computer.

7.Intranet>> A LAN that uses IP. Used to communicate within organization. 1 / 2

8.Cloud Computing>> Allows organization to access resources/app anywhere, anytime. Beneficial because an org. may access resources it may not normally have.

9.Operating Systems>> Allows a user to easily access hardware/software, re- quired to maintain computer environment.

10.Kernel>> Core component of OS. Loads when computer first boots Sits on top of hardware, is interface b/w hardware and software.

11.Device Drivers>> Interface b/w OS and hardware.

12.Shell>> Interface for user, often personalized. The shell provides access to the kernel.I.E. The GUI will translate mouse motions into calls to kernel/routines.Desktop elements include shortcuts, windows theme, menus, background.