IT Certification Unit 16: Computer Software Vocabulary
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What type of certification is provided by the American Society for Quality?

  • Certified Software Test Professional
  • Certified Software Quality Engineer (correct)
  • Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional
  • What is the purpose of a debugger?

  • To compile code
  • To write code
  • To interpret code
  • To remove errors from code (correct)
  • What type of software tool is used to translate source code into machine code?

  • Interpreter
  • Debugger
  • Linker
  • Compiler (correct)
  • What is firmware?

    <p>A type of software that is stored in hardware devices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a self-contained piece of software that performs a specific task?

    <p>Container term</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a type of certification that is based on education and training?

    <p>Education-based certification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term refers to a series of instructions executed in a specific order?

    <p>Ordered sequence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of memory can be programmed electrically?

    <p>Electrically programmable memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term refers to the process of verifying that a software product meets its requirements?

    <p>Quality assurance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of certification is based on an independent assessment of an individual's skills?

    <p>Independent assessment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term refers to a software tool that translates source code into machine code?

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

    What term refers to a self-contained piece of software that performs a specific task?

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

    Study Notes

    Certification Terms

    • Certified Software Quality Engineer is a certification offered by the American Society for Quality.
    • Certified Software Test Professional is a certification for software testing.
    • CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) is a certification for information systems security.
    • Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) is a certification for systems engineering.

    Software Development

    • Integrated Development Environment (IDE) is a software application that provides an interface for coding, debugging, and testing.
    • Compiler is a software that translates source code into object code.
    • Debugger is a software that detects and fixes errors in programs.
    • Interpreter is a software that executes code directly without compilation.
    • Linker is a software that combines object files into a single executable file.

    Computer Systems

    • Firmware is a type of software that is stored in the read-only memory of a computer.
    • FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) configuration is a type of integrated circuit that can be programmed.
    • Hardware carriers are devices that hold or support computer hardware components.
    • Mainboards are the primary circuit boards in a computer.

    Security and Quality

    • Cyber security certification is a certification for security professionals.
    • Digital signatures are electronic signatures used for authentication.
    • Quality assurance is the process of ensuring that software meets specific standards.
    • Software product fit refers to the degree to which software meets its intended purpose.

    Other Terms

    • Arbitrary distinction is a distinction made without a logical basis.
    • Education-based certification is a certification based on educational achievements.
    • Exam-based certification is a certification based on passing an exam.
    • Help documentation is documentation that provides assistance to users.
    • Intangible refers to something that cannot be physically touched or seen.
    • Joint Commission is an organization that accredits and certifies healthcare organizations.
    • Licensure refers to the granting of a license to practice a profession.

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