GCSE OCR Computing Software

controls peripheral devices by sending them commands in their proprietary command language.

is the space where interactions between humans and machines occur.

Acts as a backdoor giving a controller unauthorised access to the affected computer.

...is system software that manages hardware and software and provides services for programs.

Refers to the operating system and all utilities that manage computer resources at a low level.

is an application for organisation, analysis and storage of data in tabular form.

is a concept of performing multiple tasks over a period of time by executing them concurrently.

is a application that performs the task of composition, editing and formatting of documents.

allows the processes of altering images, whether they are digital photographs or illustrations.

is a system that monitors and controls the incoming & outgoing traffic based on security rules.

is software that contains advertisements embedded in the application.

is system software designed to help analyze, configure, optimize or maintain a computer.

aims to gather information & send information to another entity without the person's consent.

is a means of interacting with a computer where the user issues commands in the form of text.

is a collection of instructions that performs a specific task when executed by a computer

Code capable of copying itself and can corrupt the system or destroy data.

a program designed to perform a group of functions or tasks for the benefit of the user.

This interface lets you interact with a computer by working your way through a series of menus.

are ready-made and available for sale to the general public.

This allows individuals and organisations to self-publish a wide range of printed matter.

is software that is specially developed for some specific organization or other user.

...is the function responsible for managing the computer's primary memory.

used to disrupt computer operations, gather sensitive information or gain access to systems.

is owned by a company. There are always restrictions on its use, and its code is kept secret.

is computer software used to prevent, detect and remove malicious software.

is an interface that consists of windows, icons, menus and pointer.

is a application for retrieving, presenting and traversing resources on the World Wide Web.

is the process of preparing a storage device such as a hard drive for initial use.

a standalone malware program that replicates itself in order to spread to other computers.

The system that an operating system or program uses to organize and keep track of files.

Provides information on the system, such as; processor and usage, memory usage etc.

is a program that operates or controls a type of device that is attached to a computer.

Identifies if the system is performing at optimum levels and suggests fixes that can be made.

its code is available which provides the rights to study, change and distribute the software.

used to create presentations, quizzes, information points and multimedia products.

...means computer programs designed for a specific purpose.