Software Development Flashcards
What is Software ?
Set of instructions or programs that tell a computer what to do.
What is Software Development?
Set of activities dedicated to the process of creating, designing, deploying and supporting software.
What are the two types of software?
- Application Software
- System Software
Function of Application Software
1) makes business activities more efficient
2) assist with graphics and multimedia projects
3) support home, personal and educational tasks
4) facilitate communication
Categories of Software Application
-Graphic and Multimedia
-Home
-Personal
-Educational
-Communication
What is system software?
Program that control or maintain the operators of the computer and its devices.
Serves as interface between user, application software and computer’s hardware
Types of application software
-Freeware
-Shareware
-Packaged software
What is operating system (OS)?
Program containing instructions that coordinate all the activities among computer hardware
What are the functions of Operating System?
- GUI
- Networking
- Security
- Device Drivers
- File Management
- Memory Management
- Process Management
What is Software License?
Legal right to access their application or program.
What is the function of license agreement?
It governs the use of licensed software.
Allow copies to be made
Allow the software Run on a limited number of computers
What is proprietary software?
A computer software which is the legal property of one party.
List the process of software development cycle.
- Planning
- Analysis
- Design
- Implementation
- Maintenance
Who participate in SDC?
users
system analyst
data communication analyst
network engineer
management
application and system programmers.
