unit 1 2.1 Types of software

Which of the following apply to closed source software?

• Copyright protected.

• Source code can be edited.

• You can debug or modify the code.

• You can buy the right to use it but you don't own it.

Which of the following apply to open source software?

• Copyright protected.

• Source code can be edited.

• You can debug or modify the code.

• You can buy the right to use it but you don't own it.

Which of the following apply to off the shelf software?

• It is written specifically for one organisation.

• It is a general package you can download.

• It is a mass produced package.

• It is made to your exact requirements.

Which of the following apply to bespoke software?

• It is written specifically for one organisation.

• It is expensive and takes time to develop.

• It is a mass produced package.

• It is made to your exact requirements.

A piece of software to operate a microwave oven.

• Off the shelf software

• Bespoke software

• Shareware

• Freeware

• Embedded software

A piece of software distributed free of charge such as adobe reader.

• Off the shelf software

• Bespoke software

• Shareware

• Freeware

• Embedded software

A piece of software that you can try for a period of time before signing up.

• Off the shelf software

• Bespoke software

• Shareware

• Freeware

• Embedded software

A piece of software designed just for your organisation.

• Off the shelf software

• Bespoke software

• Shareware

• Freeware

• Embedded software

A piece of software that is a general package used by many different organisations such as Excel.

• Off the shelf software

• Bespoke software

• Shareware

• Freeware

• Embedded software

One advantage of open source software is that unwanted features can be removed.

• True

• False