ITGS Strand Three: 3.02 Software

System whereby application software and data are stored on a remote Internet server.

• Closed source

• Cloud computing

• Compatibility

• Application software

Allows the user to perform tasks to solve problems, such as creating documents, managing finances, or editing images.

• Application software

• Fragmentation

• Graphics software

• Platform

Software whose source code is freely available and can be changed and distributed.

• Closed source

• Free and open source software

Software licensed or sold for profit by the companies that create it.

• Freeware

• Shareware

• Concurrent licence

Software which is distributed for no cost.

• Freeware

• Shareware

• Concurrent licence

Spare copy of data to be used in the event of an emergency.

• Backup

• Cloud computing

• Compatibility

• Database software

The storing of a file in separate areas of memory scattered throughout a hard disk.

• Defragmentation

• Fragmentation

Software that manages the computer system and controls the hardware.

• User interface

• Productivity software

• Operating systems

• Platform

Application software for creating written documents such as letters or essays.

• Web-based software

• Word processing software

• Video editing software

• Spreadsheet software

Application software for performing numerical calculations and analysis.

• Web-based software

• Word processing software

• Video editing software

• Spreadsheet software