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The sequence of designing an algorithm, coding it into a programming language, translating it into machine language, and then running it on a Von Neumann computer to solve the problem |
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| 1) algorithmic problem solving cycle |
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The program that translates a source assembly language program into machine language |
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A low-level programming language that maps 1:1 to machine language |
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A type of operating system in which a batch of programs are collected and then run as a group, all at once, one after the other |
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| 4) batch operating system |
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The process of associating a symbolic name with a physical memory address |
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A computing system in which the user can be completely unaware of where data is stored and where services are being provided |
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The language used to enter system commands; today, the command language is more commonly a set of actions, such as mouse clicks or finger taps |
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The program that translates a high-level language into machine language |
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When a computer is frozen because two components are each holding a resource needed by the other |
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A system that hides the exact location of specific pieces of information and allows the user to view the system as one large collection of resources |
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| 10) distributed computing environment |
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A computational device (chip, processor, computer) embedded within another system |
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To change plain text into coded text that cannot be understood without specific details about the encoding algorithm |
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An intuitive, visual overview and graphical control of the computer |
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| 13) graphical user interface (GUI) |
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A programming language that uses both natural language constructs and mathematical notation |
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| 14) high-level programming language |
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System software that reads instructions from the object file and stores them into memory for execution |
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A programming language that is close in design to machine languages |
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| 16) low-level programming language |
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A type of operating system in which multiple user programs are loaded into memory at the same time, and the computer takes turns running them |
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| 17) multiprogrammed operating system |
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A computer without any helpful system software to facilitate its usage |
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An operating system that both manages the resources of the local computer and provides efficient access to remote resources over a computer network |
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| 19) network operating system |
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A file produced by the assembler or compiler that contains translated machine language instructions and the address of where each instruction is to be loaded |
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The translated source program produced by an assembler or compiler |
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The main piece of system software that helps to run and manage a computer system |
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An operating system that controls the operation of computers with multiple processors |
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| 23) parallel processing system |
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An examination of every statement in the source program by an assembler or compiler |
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A collection of software utilities provided for the user |
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An assembly language command that does not actually produce a machine-language instruction but performs a service on behalf of the user |
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An operating system that must provide access to particular resources or respond to system problems within a defined time limit |
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| 27) real-time operating system |
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The original program as written by the programmer |
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A privileged user who has access to virtually all services and information stored on the computer; the system administrator |
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A table that contains the name of every symbolic variable in a program and its equivalent binary memory address |
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Commands given by the user to the operating system to perform a service on the user's behalf |
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A collection of computer programs that manage the resources of a computer and facilitate access to those resources |
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A multiprogrammed operating system in which the user can interact with the running program |
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The computer system as perceived by the user as opposed to the hardware that actually exists; the set of services and resources created by the software and seen by the user |
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