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Understanding Software Components

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What is one of the main components of software?

Hardware components
Instructions (computer programs) (correct)
Mechanical parts
Electrical circuits

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of software?

Software wears out over time (correct)
Software is often custom-built
Software is developed or engineered
Software doesn't physically deteriorate

What is the purpose of data structures in software?

To store and manipulate information (correct)
To execute the program instructions
To document the software's operation
To provide user interfaces

What is the role of documentation in software?

To describe the operation and use of the programs (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of software is mentioned in the text?

System software (D) Signup and view all the answers

What type of software is used for point-of-sale transaction processing and real-time manufacturing process control?

Embedded software (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a common use case for engineering/scientific software?

Inventory control (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key reason why legacy (old) software must change?

The software needs to be adapted to new computing environments or technology. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key difference between mobile web apps and mobile native apps?

Mobile native apps can access local device hardware, while mobile web apps cannot. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of modern web applications?

They are augmented with tools like XML/Java to allow for interactive computing. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key benefit of cloud computing?

It provides centralized data storage and processing resources to networked devices. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of the semantic web (Web 3.0)?

It has evolved into sophisticated corporate and consumer applications. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key similarity between mobile web apps and mobile native apps?

As time passes, the differences between mobile web apps and mobile native apps will become blurred. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cloud computing deployment provides the most flexibility and control?

Private cloud (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of product-line software applications?

They include applications like inventory control, word processing, and financial management. (D) Signup and view all the answers