FORM 4 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY END OF TERM EXAMINATION

A bank needs an ATM with software that will display their logo after every transaction. Which type of software is best?

• custom-written
• integrated
• general purpose
• special purpose

A business that writes programs to perform unique tasks for specific companies is engaged in the development of

• custom software
• specialised software
• off-the-shelf software
• general-purpose software

All of the following are advantages of integrated software except

• Advanced features of some programs are not included
• They are cheaper than buying all of the programs separately
• The programs in a suite have similar toolbars and can easily share data
• They offer a variety of programs to fit the specific needs of the user

All of the following are examples of cloud storage except

• Adobe Acrobat
• Dropbox
• Google Drive
• Microsoft One Drive

An application has been well-tested and is available off-the-shelf for different uses. What type of software is this?

• general purpose
• custom-written
• specialized
• integrated

At a news company, reporters use cloud storage to work on their stories. What may be a disadvantage of cloud storage?

• Someone may hack into the service and steal confidential files
• Reporters may not always have access to a desktop to edit their stories
• Reporters travelling to distant countries won't have access to their work
• Cloud storage is expensive and not widely available

File compression, backup and antivirus software are examples of:

• utility
• application
• custom
• integrated

In which of the following interface types is the user required to remember specific instructions and syntax?

• Menu-driven
• Graphical user
• Typeface
• Command-driven

Microsoft Windows, Mac OS, Linux and DOS are all examples of

• operating systems
• computer manufacturers
• computer brands
• application software

One DISADVANTAGE of software obtained "off-the-shelf" is

• it may not meet all of the user's requirements
• it has not been thoroughly tested
• it is not readily available
• it is less expensive than custom-written software