Software Flashcards
What is software?
Software are the instructions that tell a computer what to do.
What is application software?
Application are the programs and instructions developed to carry out specific tasks to solve specific problems.
What is general purpose software?
General purpose software is a type of software that helps solve problems for the every day user for daily tasks eg word processors and spreadsheet software
What is “off the shelf” software
This is another name for general purpose software as it is readily available for purchase and very well tested
What is specialized software
Specialized software is software built for a specific task or purpose and is not recommended for general use
What is integrated software?
A group of software that can be accessed through a single application eg Microsoft works
What are software suites?
Packages if general software that allows the user to access each individual software independently eg Microsoft office
What is customized software?
Software that can be purchased and altered to the need of the user. Customized software allows the users to alter features in the software
What are macros?
Small bodies of code or programs used to automate several steps within software
What are plugins?
Blocks of code that can add features to software
What is custom written software?
Any type of software written by a programmer tk specifically meet the needs of a company. This software is unique and takes a lot of time to develop.
What is system software?
Type of software that manages the resources of the computer (hardware, software and system)
What is the operating system?
The manager of all the resources of the computer system and provides a platform for all software to be executed
What are the functions of the OS?
Process management
Memory management
File management
Input and output management
Promote user friendly interface
Provide security
What is utility software?
Type of system software that allows for system cleaning and assistance with storage and RAM management
