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1.5 Systems Software

GCSE Computer Science (J277)

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Term: Utility software

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Software that performs housekeeping, security and tasks to improve the of the computer. Example: Disk Defragmentation.
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Term: Encryption software

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Utility software that encrypts data by jumbling it up so it cannot be if intercepted. Data can be decrypted using a .
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Term: Operating System software

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Software that the computer. Allowing the user to use the , providing a user and allowing to be installed and run.
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Term: User Interface

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Allows a user to with the computer. Allows user to see output and provide . Types include GUI, Command Line, Menu and Language.
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Term: GUI

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User Interface. Users give commands by clicking graphical elements such as .
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Term: Command Line

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Type of user interface. Users give commands by typing into a console. For users.
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Term: Menu interface

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Type of interface that allows users to select a from a preset of commands.
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Term: Natural Language Interface

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Type of user interface that allows the user to give using their natural language.
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Term: Functions of a Operating System

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Management - Multitasking. Management - Loading programs into RAM. Management - Create separate accounts. Management - Save/move/copy/rename files. Management - Device Drivers.
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Term: Multitasking

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Running applications simultaneously by giving each one a slice of time.
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Term: Defragmentation software

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Software that puts file and free space back together on the hard disk drive. This improves access .
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Term: Data compression software

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the size of a file so it takes up less disk space and is quicker to download over the internet. 2 types and Lossless.
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Term: Peripheral Management / Device Drivers

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Allows the computer to communicate with the device.
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Term: Memory Managment

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A function of the Operating System that ensures currently running are loaded into when needed. Virtual on the secondary storage device can be created when needed.
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Term: User Management

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different people to log into the same computer with a username and password. Remembers personal settings. Manages file access rights.
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