Operating Systems
Software Licenses
Software Pt. 2
Cryptography
100

What is an operating system (OS)?

  • Answer: Software that manages hardware and applications.
100

This type of license allows software to be freely used, modified, and shared.

Answer: What is an open-source license

100

A contract between the software creator (licensor) and the user (licensee) that outlines the terms and conditions

What is a Software License Agreement

100

What is encryption?

Answer: The process of converting information into a secure format that hides its meaning.

200

Name two popular desktop operating systems.

Answer: Windows and macOS.

200

This license restricts access to the software’s source code and limits modification rights.

Answer: What is a proprietary license?

200

Name a type of software used for communication.

Answer: Email applications, Texting applications

200

What is cryptanalysis?

Answer: The study of decrypting messages without knowing the key.

300

What is an advantage of Linux over Windows?

It’s open-source, more customizable, and free.

300

This type of license is typically given to individual users for personal use and often includes restrictions on sharing.

Answer: What is a single-user license?

300

What kind of software is used to edit photos?

Answer: Graphics editing software, like Adobe Photoshop.

300

True or False: Caesar Ciphers are easy to break with modern technology.

Answer: True.

400

Which OS is most popular in mobile devices globally?

Answer: Android.

400

A program that only works on one operating system uses this kind of software.

Answer: What is single-platform software?

400

What is the difference between desktop and web applications?

Answer: Desktop apps run on the user’s device, while web apps are accessed via a browser.

400

How does the Caesar Cipher encrypt a message?

Answer: By shifting each letter in the message by a set number of places.

500

Name a key difference between iOS and Android.

  • Answer: iOS is a closed system only for Apple devices, while Android is open-source and used by many manufacturers.
500

Software that can run on multiple operating systems is called this.

Answer: What is cross-platform software?

500

What is productivity software?

Answer: Software designed to help users complete tasks efficiently, like Microsoft Office.

500

A cipher that uses a keyword to shift letters by varying amounts based on the keyword’s letters.

What is a Vigenere Cipher