To Change or Not to Change?

What is meant by upgrading software?

• Adding a patch to fix mainly underlying bugs that have been reported

• Adding new features and functionality and bug fixing

• Saving an application on your computer for the first time

What is meant by installing software?

• Adding a patch to fix mainly underlying bugs that have been reported

• Adding new features and functionality as well as bug fixing

• Saving an application on your computer for the first time

If the version number changes from 2.4.3 to 3.0, what have you done?

• Updated software

• Upgraded software

Why is it important to recognise prompts?

(Multiple Answer)

• To upgrade or install software in a timely matter

• To allow a hardware device to run with minimal efficiency

• To make sure the security of your system is not compromised

Which of these are prompts that would make you think about upgrading or installing new software?

(Multiple Answer)

• Another software being less troublesome

• Having new hardware with no additional application needs

• Your software having minimal functionality

• Your software having less security

One advantage of upgrading/installing is greater security. Which of these are increased security features?

(Multiple Answer)

• Safer file transfer

• Improved email scanning

• Increased link scanning

Which of the following are not advantages of upgrading or installing new software?

(Multiple Answer)

• Increased compatibility

• Software being more resource hungry

• Downtime

• Future proofing

What is future proofing?

(Multiple Answer)

• Not needing to install another similar software for some considerable time

• Software that you will be able to use for some time, but will need to be updated as technology advances

• Software that can be used in the future and that will not need to be significantly updated, even when technology changes

Which of the following is a disadvantage of installing and upgrading software?

• Increased security

• Increased security

• Increased instability

• Increased compatibility

One disadvantage of installing and upgrading software is that the software might conflict with the operating system or hardware. What type of disadvantage is this?

• Security risk

• Optimisation Issues

• Loss of functionality

• Compatibility Issues