application software

Question 1

application software

Answer 1

• allows end users to complete tasks

- e.g. creating report

Question 2

uses of application software: productivity

Answer 2

• applications e.g. word, spreadsheets

- supports business tasks and improved efficiently

Question 3

uses of application software: graphics

Answer 3

• applications used edit photos/create original artwork

Question 4

uses of application software: communications

Answer 4

• applications make communicating quicker and easier

- e.g. instant messaging

Question 5

proprietary software

Answer 5

• source code is privately owned

Question 6

proprietary software pros and cons

Answer 6

+ support provided by software creators
+ may have more features than open source

• company may be slow to provide updates/bug fixes
• costly

Question 7

open source software

Answer 7

• source code available to read and modify

Question 8

open source software pros and cons

Answer 8

+ free to use
+ support and fixes provided by community via forums

• indirect costs with support

Question 9

choosing software consider these:

Answer 9

• ease of use; familiarity
• reliability; works as intended and can depend on
• capability; software can do job as required to do

Question 10

performance consider these:

Answer 10

• maturity of software; new version of software can be more efficient
• interoperability; interface with other systems
• support