Already tested routines that can taken from a library and be part of a program
Library routine
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When the code is coloured according to its type of instruction, if it's set out right
Prettyprinting
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Sequence of program instructions that perform specific tasks,
Subroutine
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Translates high level language to machine code directly
Complier
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Utility software that assigns data items memory locations on a disk if the user wants to use a different operating system to their current one, and checks for errors
Disk formatter and checker
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Part of OS that doesn't have to run but helps improve computer performance
Utility software
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Translator that translates it line by line
Interpreter
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Type of library routine that's linked to library all the time
Static link file
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Type of library routine that's only linked to the library whilst it's running
Dynamic link file
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Utility software that re-organises data on a hard drive disk
Defragmentation
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Temporary memory section that's used when the computer's multitasking and the RAM is filling up
Virtual memory
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Software that lets input/output devices to talk to the computer and vice versa
Device driver
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File with already developed code that can be used by other programmers
Program library
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Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
When the code is coloured according to its type of instruction, if it's set out right
Back
Prettyprinting
Card 3
Front
Sequence of program instructions that perform specific tasks,
Back
Card 4
Front
Translates high level language to machine code directly
Back
Card 5
Front
Utility software that assigns data items memory locations on a disk if the user wants to use a different operating system to their current one, and checks for errors
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