CHapter 7: Application Software

Custom Software is mass-produced, copyrighted software that meets the needs of a wide variety of users, not just a single user or company. Some retail software, such as an operating system, is preinstalled on new computers and mobile devices. You also can purchase retail software from local stores and on the web. With online purchases, you may be able to download purchased programs immediately instead of waiting for the software to arrive by mail.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Retail Software

Retail software is to performs functions specific to a business or industry. Sometimes a company cannot locate retail software that meets its unique requirements. In this case, the company may use software developers to create tailor-made custom software. Custom software usually costs more than retail software

• false

• true

Answer explanation

custom software

A web app is an application stored on a web server that you access through a browser. Users typically interact with web apps directly by visiting a website, but some web apps also can be accessed locally offline. Many websites provide free access to their apps. Some charge a onetime fee, while others charge recurring monthly or annual subscription fees. You may be able to use part of a web app free and pay for access to a more comprehensive program or pay a fee when a certain action occurs.

• True

• False

A mobile web app is an application you download from a mobile device’s app store, sometimes called a marketplace, or other location on the Internet to a smartphone or other mobile device.

• true

• false

Answer explanation

mobile app

X is optimized for display in a browser on a mobile device, regardless of screen size or orientation. Many app developers opt for web delivery because they do not have to create a different version for each mobile device’s app store. Many web apps use a responsive design, which means the app displays properly on any computer or device.

X is?

• A mobile app

• A mobile web app

• A web app

Answer explanation

A mobile web app

X is copyrighted software that is distributed at no cost for a trial period. To use that program beyond that period, you send payment to the software developer or you might be billed automatically unless you cancel within a specified period of time. Some developers trust users to send payment if software use extends beyond the stated trial period. Others render the software useless if no payment is received after the trial period expires. In some cases, a scaled-down version of the software is distributed free, and payment entitles the user to the fully functional product.

X is

• Public-domain software

• Shareware

• Freeware

• open source software

X is is software provided for use, modification, and redistribution. This software has no restrictions from the copyright holder regarding modification of the software’s internal instructions and its redistribution. It usually can be downloaded from a web server on the Internet, often at no cost.

• Open source software

• Public-domain software

• Freeware

Public-domain software is software that been donated for public use and has no copyright restrictions. Anyone can copy or distribute public-domain software to others at no cost.

• True

• false

Application software consists of programs designed to make users more productive and/or assist with personal tasks.

• True

• False

X allows users to organize data in rows and columns and perform calculations on the data. X best describes

• Spreadsheet software

• Database software

• Note taking software