Software Development
Types of Software
Systems Software
Software Distribution
Miscellaneous
100
What do we use to interact with software?
Input Devices like keyboards and mouse
100
Microsoft Word is an example of what type of computer software program?
Application Software
100
System Software - a group of programs that _____________________ the resources and operations of a computer system.
coordinates or controls
100
When you purchase software (like Microsoft Word) you AUTOMATICALLY get a ____________________.
Software License
100
What type of "language" is software written in?
Programming code, machine language
200
There are two types of Computer software, application software and ______________ software.
System
200
Operating Systems provide an ______________ between the user/application and the computer hardware.
interface
200
Between Single User License and a Network license, which is the the LEAST expensive (per softare program)?
Network License - Feedback: the network license costs more overall but it is less expensive when you look at the cost per computer.
200
Software provides __________________ to the hardware?
Instructions
300
Programmers develop software after a ________ to perform a task has been identified.
NEED
300
Which type of Software allows you to modify/apply rules of data?
Application Software
300
Translators are one type of System Software.....what do they translate?
Computer code
300
What type of Software is licensed for use as a service?
SaaS - Software as a Service
300
What is a set of clearly defined, logical steps that solve a problem?
Algorithm
400
Programmers will "try out" a new piece of software on actual users to find any problems or bugs? What is this process called?
Beta Testing
400
There are three types of System Software: Operating Systems, _________________ & Translators.
Utilities
400
Users can download a _____________ or update that will update your software.
patch
400
What type of software is available to the public for free?
Open Source
500
When is Ms. Napier's planning period?
3rd period
500
Give one example of a Utilities program.
Defragmenter
500
Sometimes when you purchase a computer and it automatically comes with different software programs - what is this called
bundleware
500
Service packs is a _________________________. These are considered large udpates.
collection of patches
500
What type of software is copyrighted but given to users for free?
Freeware