2.1.2 Software types/functions/backup procedures

Off the shelf software that fulfils a specific purpose e.g. Microsoft Word.

• Bespoke software

• Application software

• Process control software

Software written to perform a task for an individual or a company e.g. an ordering or stock control system.

• Bespoke software

• Application software

• Process control software

Software that manages a process feeding back information from a variety of sources to control the input and output.

• Bespoke software

• Application software

• Process control software

Software written to perform a task for an individual or a company e.g. an ordering or stock control system.

Software that manages a process feeding back information from a variety of sources to control the input and output.

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Off the shelf software that fulfils a specific purpose e.g. Microsoft Word.

Disadvantages of bespoke software

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• The initial cost is high

• It's a unique solution for the organisation

• Takes more time to develop

• Increased safety

Advantages of bespoke software

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• The initial cost is high

• It's a unique solution for the organisation

• Takes more time to develop

• Increased safety

Advantages of process control software

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• less scrap material

• increased productivity

• increased efficiency

• Initial cost is high

A user can set a task to run overnight to make a backup copy or send an email whenever a specific system event occurs.

• Antivirus software

• Task scheduling software