Handheld Computers and Software Systems

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Which type of software is defined by the FSF in terms of four freedoms for software users?

Free software

What defines a program as free software according to the FSF definition?

Users have the freedom to use, study, redistribute, and improve the software

Which of the following is an example of an Open Source Software (OSS) according to the text?

Chrome

What are some common OSS/FS Healthcare Applications mentioned in the text?

<p>OpenMRS</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of software would be most useful for a nurse working in a hospital?

<p>Word processing software</p> Signup and view all the answers

In most hospitals, what type of software systems are commonly used by nurses?

<p>Hospital Information System (HIS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the general term applied to the instructions that direct the computer’s hardware to perform work?

<p>Software</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of software 'boots up' the computer system, controls input, output, and storage, and manages the operations of application software?

<p>System software</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the first level of system control handled by a program stored on a ROM chip on the motherboard?

<p>Basic Input/Output System (BIOS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of software consists of programs designed to keep the computer system operating efficiently?

<p>Utility programs</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the overall controller of the work of the computer known as?

<p>Operating System (OS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which category of software includes programs that make the user's application programs work well with the hardware?

<p>System software</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of device is responsible for connecting a home network to the wider Internet?

<p>Modem</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which device serves as an output device to display information in pictorial form?

<p>Printer</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a router allow wired and wireless devices to do without needing to go over the Internet?

<p>Communicate with each other</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of device is used for storing and retrieving digital data using magnetic storage?

<p>Hard disk</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of storage device includes flash memory with an integrated USB interface?

<p>Flash drive</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which device allows all wired and wireless devices to use an Internet connection at once?

<p>Router</p> Signup and view all the answers

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