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What is the purpose of application software?
What is the purpose of application software?
- To interact with and perform tasks on the computer (correct)
- To create new software programs
- To manage the computer's hardware components
- To provide instructions to the computer
What distinguishes proprietary software from open-source software?
What distinguishes proprietary software from open-source software?
- Proprietary software has few licensing and copyright restrictions, while open-source software requires payment for use
- Proprietary software has limited functionality, while open-source software offers more features
- Proprietary software is created by companies for profit, while open-source software is available free of charge (correct)
- Proprietary software is free of charge, while open-source software is sold for profit
What is the main difference between local installation and Software as a service (SaaS) for software distribution?
What is the main difference between local installation and Software as a service (SaaS) for software distribution?
- Local installation requires a constant internet connection, while SaaS can run without internet
- Local installation offers better security than SaaS
- Local installation allows for free upgrades, while SaaS requires payment for upgrades
- Local installation involves a one-time fee, while SaaS requires recurring payments (correct)
What is the function of system software?
What is the function of system software?
What is the purpose of periodically upgrading software?
What is the purpose of periodically upgrading software?
What is the function of a database management system (DBMS)?
What is the function of a database management system (DBMS)?
What is the main advantage of a relational database over a flat database?
What is the main advantage of a relational database over a flat database?
What type of databases handle unstructured data?
What type of databases handle unstructured data?
What is the primary benefit of cloud-based Software as a Service (SaaS)?
What is the primary benefit of cloud-based Software as a Service (SaaS)?
What is the purpose of software licenses?
What is the purpose of software licenses?
How can students help developers find bugs in software?
How can students help developers find bugs in software?
What does SQL (Structured Query Language) primarily facilitate?
What does SQL (Structured Query Language) primarily facilitate?
What is a characteristic of object-oriented databases?
What is a characteristic of object-oriented databases?
What does a software subscription typically provide?
What does a software subscription typically provide?
What is the main concern of software engineering?
What is the main concern of software engineering?
Which type of software access requires a monthly/annual fee?
Which type of software access requires a monthly/annual fee?
What is a key characteristic of the Waterfall model in software process models?
What is a key characteristic of the Waterfall model in software process models?
What is the purpose of a macro in programming?
What is the purpose of a macro in programming?
What kind of problems are good candidates for computerization?
What kind of problems are good candidates for computerization?
What do programmers handle through error handling?
What do programmers handle through error handling?
What are the three elements of a problem statement according to the given example?
What are the three elements of a problem statement according to the given example?
What are the four common elements present in all programming languages?
What are the four common elements present in all programming languages?
What does a syntax error refer to in programming?
What does a syntax error refer to in programming?
Study Notes
- Application software can be accessed over the Internet without installation (Google Docs, Microsoft Office Online) or require a monthly/annual fee for download and installation (Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Office 365)
- Software can be purchased online and downloaded, or in disc form for machines with optical drives, and electronically for mobile devices
- Students can purchase discounted software, or access beta versions for free to help developers find bugs
- Software should be periodically upgraded for improved functionality; automatic upgrades are available with subscriptions and cloud-based Software as a Service (SaaS)
- Software licenses grant users permission to use the program; piracy is illegal
- A database is a collection of related data that can be efficiently managed and shared
- Databases centralize data for easy access, ensure data accuracy, and prevent duplicate entries
- Flat databases are simple and easy to use but have limitations regarding data organization and integrity
- Relational databases organize data into tables and define relationships between records
- Object-oriented databases handle unstructured data and are becoming more popular
- A database management system (DBMS) is software that allows computers to perform database functions, including storing and defining data, querying and outputting data
- Data can be manually entered into a database or imported from other files, and SQL is used to extract records from databases and generate reports as output.
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Test your understanding of the different areas of IT software, including application software, databases, software engineering, and programming. Explore the creation of proprietary (commercial) software, and its role in instructing computers and facilitating user interaction.
