1
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What is off-the-shelf software?
A
Software that can be purchased by anyone online or in shops. The specific program is the same for everyone.
2
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What is custom-made software (bespoke)?
A
Software that is specifically designed and created for a particular purpose.
3
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What are the advantages of off-the-shelf software?
A
Usually cheaper
Well tested and bug-free
Good support available from books and the internet and companies who make the product
4
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What are the advantages of custom-made software?
A
Specific to a particular function and company
ICT - Unit 2: Technology Systems
flashcards
Decks in class (28)
# Cards
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Technology Systems5
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Issues In Technology Systems5
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Developing Technology Systems3
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Hardware Devices7
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Input and Output2
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Storage3
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Automated Systems2
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Devices To Capture Data5
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Methods Of Transferring Data8
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Main components of a computer7
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Processing digital data 13
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Processing digital data 24
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Memory and storage7
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Mobile devices2
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Analogue and digital data5
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Converting denary to binary4
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Converting binary to denary3
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Software4
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Operating systems2
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Utility applications3
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User interface3
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Software installation and upgrades3
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Programming concepts6
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Programming languages2
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Flow charts1
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Programming - terminology9
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Programming - data types2
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Programming - data structures3
