GOST 19781-90 PDF

Full title and description

GOST 19781-90 — Russian title: «Обеспечение систем обработки информации программное. Термины и определения». English title: "Software of data processing systems. Terms and definitions". The standard establishes unified terminology and definitions used in documentation, development and standardization activities for software and information processing systems.

Abstract

This GOST standard defines terms and definitions for software of data processing systems (system software, application software, program types, processes, memory addressing, input/output processes, priorities and related concepts). It is intended to ensure consistent use of terminology across technical documentation, standards and literature in the field of information processing systems.

General information

• Status: Active (in force).
• Publication date: Approved by Gosstandart on 27 August 1990; put into effect 01 January 1992.
• Publisher: State Committee for Standardization (Gosstandart) — issued as an interstate GOST standard.
• ICS / categories: 01.040.35 (Information technology; terminology and dictionaries for computing and information processing).
• Edition / version: Original designation 19781-90 (1990); later reprints/reissues (documentation records show reissue/publication updates, e.g., 2010 reissue).
• Number of pages: 14–15 pages (varies by reprint/format).

Scope

The standard applies to terminology and definitions in the area of software for information processing systems. Terms established by this document are intended for mandatory use in all types of documentation and literature within the scope of standardization work or using its results. It is to be used together with related standards on terminology and documentation for computing systems.

Key topics and requirements

• Standardized definitions for software-related concepts: system software, application (user) software, utility and service programs.
• Definitions of program types and attributes: absolute, relocatable/movable, reentrant, mobile programs, and program categories (system, service, application, control programs).
• Data and memory terminology: data fields, data portions, storage address, memory space.
• Process and scheduling terminology: process, data-processing process, system input process, system output process, priority and process prioritization.
• Requirements to use the standardized terms in documentation and cross-reference to ISO and other GOST terminology standards where applicable.

Typical use and users

Used by software engineers, system architects, technical writers, standards developers, educators, and organizations producing technical documentation for information systems. It is referenced when preparing program documentation, interface and protocol descriptions, training materials, and in standardization activities to ensure consistent terminology.

Related standards

Commonly referenced standards include ISO 2382 parts (terminology for information processing), and related GOSTs such as GOST 15971-90, GOST 20886-85, GOST 24402-88 and legacy standards replaced by this document (e.g., GOST 19781-83, GOST 19.004-80). The standard includes normative references to several ISO and GOST terminology documents.

Keywords

software terminology, data processing systems, program types, system software, application software, process scheduling, memory addressing, program documentation, GOST, IT terminology

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: GOST 19781-90 is a terminology standard that defines terms and definitions used for software of data processing systems, to standardize language in documentation and standards for information systems.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers definitions for software categories, program types and attributes, data and memory terminology, processes (including system input/output), priorities and related concepts used in information processing systems.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Software engineers, system integrators, technical authors, standards bodies and educators use it when producing technical documentation, specifications and training materials for information systems.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The standard is listed as active (in force) in national registries and was introduced into effect on 01 January 1992; later reprints/reissues are recorded (check the national standards registry for the most recent status and any amendments).

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: It belongs to the group of terminology and documentation standards for computing and information processing (GOST/ICS family) and was issued to replace earlier related standards such as GOST 19781-83 and GOST 19.004-80; it also references ISO terminology standards.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Software, data processing, terminology, program, system software, application software, process, memory address, documentation.