WorksheetsOCR J275 - Application Software Part B
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 10mins
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Class
Date
1.
Define the term 'custom-written software'.
a)
Software that is supplied with its source code. Source code can be modified and the software redistributed (as long as this too is open source)
b)
Software that can be copyrighted and the license sold under a patented or trademarked name.
c)
Software that can be purchased from a high street or online store.
d)
Software that is written for one customer's specific requirements.
2.
Define the term 'proprietary or closed source software'.
a)
Software that is supplied with its source code. Source code can be modified and the software redistributed (as long as this too is open source)
b)
Software that can be copyrighted and the license sold under a patented or trademarked name.
c)
Software that can be purchased from a high street or online store.
d)
Software that is written for one customer's specific requirements.
3.
Define the term 'open source software'.
a)
Software that is supplied with its source code. Source code can be modified and the software redistributed (as long as this too is open source)
b)
Software that can be copyrighted and the license sold under a patented or trademarked name.
c)
Software that can be purchased from a high street or online store.
d)
Software that is written for one customer's specific requirements.
4.
Define the term 'off-the-shelf software'.
a)
Software that is supplied with its source code. Source code can be modified and the software redistributed (as long as this too is open source)
b)
Software that can be copyrighted and the license sold under a patented or trademarked name.
c)
Software that can be purchased from a high street or online store.
d)
Software that is written for one customer's specific requirements.
5.
Which of the following is an advantage of off-the-shelf software?
a)
A company will get the exact software/system that they need.
b)
Unlike to be much only support or updates.
c)
You can buy it straight away
d)
It takes a long time to develop such a system, between a few months to years
6.
Which of the following is an advantage of off-the-shelf software?
a)
It is much cheaper than other types of software.
b)
The software will work exactly how they want it to work.
c)
The software will only have the features that they specifically need in their business.
d)
This software is free to use.
7.
Which of the following is a disadvantage of off-the-shelf software?
a)
Made to suit many people so there will be features that you never use.
b)
You cannot have it straight away. The software may not be available for months or years.
c)
Very expensive.
d)
May not contain as many features as the equivalent commercial application
8.
Which of the following is a disadvantage of off-the-shelf software?
a)
There will be little in the way of user support and online help
b)
It costs a great deal of money to develop such a system.
c)
May not do exactly what you want.
d)
May not have as much bug-fixing support and security patches as commercial versions
9.
Which of the following is an advantage of proprietary or closed-source software?
a)
It is free to use.
b)
There will be regular updates available and technical support lines.
c)
Users can modify the source code to adapt it to their needs.
d)
The software will work exactly how they want it to work.
10.
Which of the following is an advantage of proprietary or closed-source software?
a)
Users can modify the source code to adapt it to their needs.
b)
The software must be paid for.
c)
The software will be developed carefully and tested thoroughly because people will be paying money to use it.
d)
The software will work exactly how they want it to work.
11.
Which of the following is a disadvantage of proprietary or closed-source software?
a)
It may not have been tested as thoroughly as other types of software.
b)
Software is made for the majority and will not necessarily meet the needs of every user who will not be able to modify the code.
12.
Which of the following is a disadvantage of proprietary or closed-source software?
a)
It may need specialist knowledge to install and develop the software.
b)
It may not appear as professional as other types of software.
c)
It may not have been tested as thoroughly.
d)
The software must be paid for.
13.
Which of the following is an advantage of open-source software?
a)
The producers will provide regular updates.
b)
It may need specialist knowledge to develop the software.
c)
It may not be as thoroughly tested as other types of software.
d)
It is free to use.
14.
Which of the following is an advantage of open-source software?
a)
It will have been thoroughly tested so there won’t be any serious problems or bugs
b)
There is a community of dedicated enthusiasts who will provide help and support.
c)
May not contain as many features as the equivalent commercial application
d)
You have to pay for it.
15.
Which of the following is a disadvantage of open-source software?
a)
The software must be paid for.
b)
The support and updates may be expensive.
c)
It is free to use
d)
It may not have been as thoroughly tested as proprietary software.
16.
Which of the following is an advantage of custom-written software?
a)
It is free to use.
b)
The software will only have the features that they specifically need in their business.
c)
It costs a great deal of money to develop such a system.
d)
There will be little in the way of user support and online help.
17.
Which of the following is an advantage of custom-written software?
a)
There is a community of dedicated enthusiasts who will provide help and support.
b)
It takes a long time to develop such a system, between a few months to years.
c)
The software will work exactly how they want it to work.
d)
It is easily available from most computer shops.
18.
Which of the following is a disadvantage of custom-written software?
a)
It costs a great deal of money to develop such a system.
b)
It may not appear as professional.
c)
Constant upgrades are available.
d)
The software will only have the features that they specifically need in their business.
19.
Which of the following is a disadvantage of custom-written software?
a)
It will have been thoroughly tested so there won’t be any serious problems or bugs.
b)
It is free to use.
c)
It takes a long time to develop such a system, between a few months to years.
d)
The software will only have the features that they specifically need in their business.
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