Software

Question 1

Application Software

Answer 1

a program or group of programs designed for end users. These programs are divided into two classes: system software and application software

Question 2

System Software

Answer 2

is a type of computer program that is designed to run a computer’s hardware and application programs

Question 3

Open Source Software

Answer 3

denoting software for which the original source code is made freely available and may be redistributed and modified

Question 4

Freeware

Answer 4

software that is available free of charge.

Question 5

Shareware

Answer 5

software that is available free of charge and often distributed informally for evaluation, after which a fee may be requested for continued use.

Question 6

Spyware

Answer 6

software that enables a user to obtain covert information about another’s computer activities by transmitting data covertly from their hard drive.

Question 7

Virus

Answer 7

a piece of code that is capable of copying itself and typically has a detrimental effect, such as corrupting the system or destroying data.

Question 8

Malware

Answer 8

software that is intended to damage or disable computers and computer systems.