Managing Software

Question 1

What are cross platform applications? Provide one example.

Answer 1

• Are applications that can be run on multiple operating systems.
• Microsoft Suite can run on both Windows and MacOS.

Question 2

What are single platform applications?

Answer 2

Are Applications that can be run on a particular OS.

Question 3

What does a Windows x86 application mean and can a 64 bit OS run it?

Answer 3

It means that this type of application was designed for older 32 bit OS and yes it can be run by 64 bit OS.

Question 4

Best practices for installing software

Just an FYI

Answer 4

1. Read the instructions.
2. Check advanced options or configuration settings upon installation.
3. Read the licensing agreements.

Question 5

What is proprietary software license? What is the difference between single user, group or site use and concurrent license?

Answer 5

• Proprietary software license is a type of licensing where software use is paid for by a user for its use.
• Single user License supports only one person.
• Group or site use licencese supports multiple people.
• Concurrent license supports mulitple users that use the software at the same time.

Question 6

How can a software be paid for?

Answer 6

As a one time purchase or by a subscription.

Question 7

What are serial numbers and product keys? Why is it important to keep track of them?

Answer 7

• Are passwords which validates and authenticates the installation of a software.
• It’s important to keep track of them to prevent unauthorised use and installation of a software package.

Question 8

What is a open source software?

Answer 8

• Is a software that is free of use and can have it’s source code modified and redistributed.
• Normally developed by a community of developers.