Computing Test 1

What is System Software?

• Software that manages and controls the System's resources

• Any software that comes pre-installed into the system.

• Only the Operating System

• Creates an interface between the hardware of the system and the user

What is an Application Software?

• Apps that are used to code the Operating System.

• Only software from Microsoft Office

• Designed for a specific purpose for users.

• Software that is necessary for apps to run on mobile phones.

Which of these are qualities of Off-The-Shelf Software?

• You can obtain it and start using it very quickly.

• Allows for support from other users of the Software.

• It is designed for a specific business and then shared if it goes well.

• Cheaper than Tailor Made Software

• Businesses can change the code if an error is encountered.

Answer explanation

The wrong statements can be corrected by saying that businesses cannot change the code of this type of software and that it is available to everyone but does not cater to all of the users' needs.

Which of these are qualities of Tailor-Made Software?

• It is built for specific companies so that they can use it for their specific needs.

• It takes a long time to create.

• Tailor-Made Software is barely ever more expensive than Off-The-Shelf Software.

• Companies cannot change the code as it belongs to the creators and programmers of it only.

Answer explanation

Tailor-Made Software is more expensive than Off-The-Self Software and companies are allowed to change the code to help them with changing certain specifications.

Which of these are steps in the installation of software?

• User must get permission from the programmers of the software to get access to the software

• Installation Wizard guides user through installation steps

• User must agree to the EULA

• The computer needs to be restarted to complete installation.

• Installation file is run.

Which of these are steps in a System Life Cycle?

• System Study and Maintenence

• Implementation and Change Over

• Flowchart Studies

• Problem Definition and Feasibility Study