Software(module 1.4 Flashcards
What is multimedia software?
Multimedia software is often used to create or view multimedia content. It combines text , sound, images , drawings
What is communications software?
It is used for electronic communication. Examples are programs such as safari,Mozilla,Firefox and voip software like face time, Skype
What are compatibility issues?
Caused by a variety of software and of software versions available.
What are the solutions to compatibility issues
Export
Import
Upgrade
Standardize
What is a software bug?
An error in the program caused by the way it was written
How should one prevent a software bug
Report errors and keep software up to date.
What is online software?
Refers to a scenario where software runs on servers
What are the advantages of online software
- software is always up to date
- you don’t have to download or install anything
- software does not take up space on local storage
What are the disadvantages of online software
- needs internet connection
- may have to rent the software
- it may run slower
What is a blog and list examples
An online publishing tool. Examples include square space and word press
What are the advantages of using a blog?
Blogs provide a quick way of sharing.
They can be used for personal and business reasons
What are the disadvantages of using a blog
Your blog needs to constantly be updated.
Some hosting sites usually display advertisements
Name the software settings used for physically challenged users
Screen magnifier
Text to speech
Large cursor
