It quiz - Unit 2 - Types of software

What is meant by open source software?

• The source code is closely guarded and can be protected by intellectual property rights and copyright.

• The source code produced by the programmer is available to anyone who wishes to debug, improve or modify

Explain what is meant by off the shelf software?

• Software that is designed especially for the users needs, its expensive and it takes time to be made.

• Allows the user to try the product for a trial period, once you have tried it, you have the option to buy it.

• A package that is pre designed, you may be able to make small adjustments such as colour or layout

• Software that is distributed at no cost, may be restriction on upgrade and no warranty.

• Software that is built into certain devices that are not considered to be computers.

Explain what is meant by bespoke software?

• A package that is pre designed, you may be able to make small adjustments such as colour or layout

• Software that is distributed at no cost, may be restriction on upgrade and no warranty.

• Software that is designed especially for the users needs, its expensive and it takes time to be made.

• Software that is built into certain devices that are not considered to be computers.

• Allows the user to try the product for a trial period, once you have tried it, you have the option to buy it.

Explain what is meant by shareware?

• Allows the user to try the product for a trial period, once you have tried it, you have the option to buy it.

• Software that is distributed at no cost, may be restriction on upgrade and no warranty.

• A package that is pre designed, you may be able to make small adjustments such as colour or layout

• Software that is built into certain devices that are not considered to be computers.

• Software that is designed especially for the users needs, its expensive and it takes time to be made.

Explain what is meant by Freeware?

• Software that is built into certain devices that are not considered to be computers.

• A package that is pre designed, you may be able to make small adjustments such as colour or layout

• Software that is distributed at no cost, may be restriction on upgrade and no warranty.

• Software that is designed especially for the users needs, its expensive and it takes time to be made.

• Allows the user to try the product for a trial period, once you have tried it, you have the option to buy it.

What is meant by closed source software?

• The source code produced by the programmer is available to anyone who wishes to debug, improve or modify

• The source code is closely guarded and can be protected by intellectual property rights and copyright.

Explain what is meant by embedded software?

• Software that is distributed at no cost, may be restriction on upgrade and no warranty.

• Software that is designed especially for the users needs, its expensive and it takes time to be made.

• A package that is pre designed, you may be able to make small adjustments such as colour or layout

• Allows the user to try the product for a trial period, once you have tried it, you have the option to buy it.

• Software that is built into certain devices that are not considered to be computers.

What are some advantages of open source software?

• Free or cheaper

• More user friendly interfaces

• Malicious users don’t have access to source code

• Software can be modified/adapted

What are some disadvantages of closed source software?

• More Bugs

• Lack of tech support

• Software cant be modified/adapted

• Malicious users could exploit it

What are some advantages of closed source software?

• Free or cheaper

• Software can be modified/adapted

• Malicious users don’t have access to source code

• More user friendly interfaces