IT9 - Applications software Quiz

What is application software designed to do?

• Connect various hardware components within a computer

• Perform a specific task or set of functions

• Store and organize files on the computer's hard drive

• Control the basic operations of the computer and its peripherals

Which of the following is an example of specialized software?

• Word processing software

• Spreadsheet software

• Payroll management software

• Presentation software

What is a potential disadvantage of specialized software?

• It saves time

• It offers better support

• It has an initial high cost

• It is more specific in purpose

What is a benefit of using specialized software?

• It is readily available

• It takes more time to develop

• It offers better support

• It has a lower initial cost

Which type of application software is designed to handle large sets of data?

• Photo editing software

• Information handling software

• Desktop publishing software

• Video editing software

What is open-source software?

• Software that cannot be modified or shared.

• Software that is only available for a fee.

• Software that allows users to access and modify the source code.

• Software that provides no professional or technical support.

What is a characteristic of proprietary software?

• Source code can be viewed, shared, and modified by the users.

• There are very little or no upfront costs.

• Professional and technical support is available.

• It is typically created and updated by a community of users.

Which of the following is an example of proprietary software?

• Linux

• Mozilla Firefox

• Windows

• WordPress

What is the main advantage of using open-source software?

• It is a stable product with regular updates to fix bugs.

• It can be costly to buy a license.

• The source code cannot be modified.

• There are very little or no upfront costs.

What is source code?

• The user interface of a software program.

• The part of software that allows user interaction.

• The code that computer programmers can manipulate to change how a piece of software works.

• The documentation provided with software for troubleshooting.