1.2 Software

Question 1

What is System software ?

Answer 1

Programs that run the computer’s hardware and OS.

Question 1

What is Software ?

Answer 1

Programs that run on a computer
system.

Question 2

What is Application software ?

Answer 2

Programs that perform a task for
the user.

Question 3

What are some examples of Software ?

Answer 3

• Utility
• Word processing
• Spreadsheet
• Web browser
• Media editing
• Games

Question 4

What is Open source software

Answer 4

Programs that reveal their source code so others can amend, examine or decompile it.

Question 5

What are advantages and disadvantages of Open Source Software ?

Answer 5

• Draw on many coders / testers.
• Get access to help you couldn’t afford.

However…

Hard to maintain a clear purpose.
* Hard to monetize.

Question 6

What is Closed source software ?

Answer 6

Programs that hide their source code.

Question 7

What are advantages and disadvantages of Closed source software ?

Answer 7

• More secure
• Easier to monetize
• Controlled

However…

• All coders have to be paid.
• Requires making a profit.

Question 8

What is Utility software ?

Answer 8

Programs that help a computer system
run efficiently.

Question 9

What is Disk Defragmentation software ?

Answer 9

Rearranges secondary storage so files
are stored contiguously.

Question 10

What is Compression software ?

Answer 10

Makes files smaller to allow for better
use of storage.