09 Applications Software

What is the primary purpose of applications software?

• To perform a specific task

• To manage hardware components

• To design computer systems

• To create network connections

Which of the following is an example of word processing software?

• Microsoft Word

• Adobe Photoshop

• AutoCAD

• Google Chrome

What type of software is used to store large sets of data?

• Information handling software

• Video editing software

• Webpage editor

• Presentation software

Which software is typically used for creating presentations?

• Presentation software

• Database software

• Spreadsheet software

• Photo editing software

Which software is used for editing images?

• Photo editing software

• Database software

• Spreadsheet software

• Word processing software

What is a pro of using specialised software?

• Time saving

• Initial high cost

• More time to develop

• Not readily available

Which software is used for managing spreadsheets?

• Spreadsheet software

• Photo editing software

• Video editing software

• Database software

What is a characteristic of proprietary software?

• Source code can be viewed and modified

• Very little professional support

• Can be costly to buy a license

• No user manuals provided

What is a characteristic of open-source software?

• Professional and technical support available

• Source code cannot be modified

• Reliable due to community updates

• Regular updates to fix bugs automatically

What is a disadvantage of open-source software?

• High cost of licenses

• Lack of professional and technical support

• Inability to modify source code

• Regular automatic updates