(2024) Software

Question 1

What are the types of software?

Answer 1

• System Software: OS like Windows, Linux (manages hardware).
• Application Software: Word processors, spreadsheets.

Question 2

What are the advantages and disadvantages of updating software?

Answer 2

Advantages:
- security
- new features
- bug fixes

Disadvantages
- potential compatibility issues
- large downloads

Question 3

List advantages and disadvantages of online software

Answer 3

Advantages:
- Software always up to date
- No need to download/install anything
- Does not take up space on local storage
- Use the software and access your date from any computer anywhere in the world

Disadvantages
- Needs internet connection
- No control over data security/backup policy
- May have to pay a monthly fee
- May run slower depending on internet connection

Question 4

What are software bugs and list ways to combat them

Answer 4

• An error in a program caused by the way it was programmed

Combat bugs by
- Testing
- Error reporting
- Keeping software up to date

Question 5

What is software updating

Answer 5

• Process of getting the latest ‘bug fixes’ or obtaining new additional features

Question 6

Service packs VS Updates

Answer 6

Service packs:
- collection of all previous updates for last period of time

Updates:
- Software regularly checks for updates
- Updates are automatically downloaded+installed