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Introduction to Information Technology

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What is the main purpose of applications software?

To manage hardware components

To establish networking connections

To develop operating systems

To solve a particular problem or perform a particular task (correct)

How is custom software acquired?

By outsourcing to other organizations

By hiring programmers to write tailored software for the organization (correct)

By downloading from the Internet

By purchasing from a store or website

What is a characteristic of packaged (commercial) software?

It is always free of charge

It is only available through custom development

It is purchased from a store or website (correct)

It is designed for individual use only

What are the functions of various computer professionals according to the lecture?

To design, write, test, and implement software Signup and view all the answers

What are the traditional ways of acquiring software?

Custom software and packaged (commercial) software Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of custom software?

Tailored to an organization's needs Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary method of obtaining custom software?

Hiring computer programmers to design and write the software Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes packaged (commercial) software from custom software?

It is sold in stores or websites Signup and view all the answers

What ethical issue is associated with software discussed in the lecture?

Privacy concerns Signup and view all the answers

In what way can packaged (commercial) software be acquired?

Purchased from a store or website Signup and view all the answers