1.8 Software Quiz

This type of software may be chosen if existing software does not do exactly what the user wants.

• Open source software
• Proprietary software
• Custom written software
• Off the shelf software

This type of software may be chosen if existing software is not compatible with the user's hardware.

• Open source software
• Proprietary software
• Custom written software
• Off the shelf software

This type of software may be chosen if existing software has too many features which make it more complex and expensive.

• Open source software
• Proprietary software
• Custom written software
• Off the shelf software

The quality of the product can be improved by making the source code available to others.

• Open source software
• Proprietary software
• Custom written software
• Off the shelf software

Can save money due to not needing to pay for a license in order to reuse or adapt the software.

• Open source software
• Proprietary software
• Custom written software
• Off the shelf software

If the software is popular, problems can be solved by other members of the community.

• Open source software
• Proprietary software
• Custom written software
• Off the shelf software

Issues can be resolved quickly due to having warranties, documentation and user support.

• Open source software
• Proprietary software

Source code can be kept secret so that the user can stay ahead of competitors.

• Open source software
• Proprietary software

It is well tested and reliable, which is important for a user's reputation.

• Open source software
• Proprietary software

Takes much longer to develop.

• Custom written software
• Off the shelf software