IT Chapter 9

Applications software

• Applications software is only for developers.
• Applications software is used for system maintenance.
• Applications software is designed for end-users to perform specific tasks.
• Applications software is designed to run hardware components.

stand alone programs...

• Stand-alone programs require an internet connection.
• Stand-alone programs are always web-based applications.
• Stand-alone programs are independent software applications.
• Stand-alone programs cannot run on their own.

integrated software

• Integrated software cannot be customized.
• Integrated software is only for data analysis.
• Integrated software is a single application.
• Integrated software is a suite of applications that work together.

What does a personal information manager do?

• A personal information manager only manages financial data.
• A personal information manager is responsible for hardware maintenance.
• A personal information manager creates software applications.
• A personal information manager organizes and manages personal data like contacts, calendars, tasks, and notes.

Productivity suites example

• Adobe Photoshop
• CorelDRAW
• AutoCAD
• Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, LibreOffice

freeware is

• Software that requires a purchase to use.
• Software available for free use without source code access.
• Software that is open source and free to modify.
• Software that is only available for a limited trial period.

system requirements are

• System requirements are the necessary specifications for software to run.
• System requirements are optional specifications for software.
• System requirements are the features of the software itself.
• System requirements are the user preferences for software installation.

shareware software is

• a type of open-source software available for free
• a type of software that requires a subscription fee
• a type of proprietary software distributed for free on a trial basis
• a type of software that is always free without limitations

commercial software is

• Software developed for sale or commercial use.
• Software that is exclusively open-source.
• Software designed for personal use only.
• Software that is free to use and distribute.

proprietarty software is

• Software that is owned and controlled by a specific entity, with restricted access to its source code.
• Software that is available for public access and collaboration.
• Software that is free to use and modify without restrictions.
• Software that is owned by the government and distributed for free.