Types Of Software

Question 1

What Is Software?

Answer 1

Software is a general term for the various kinds of programs used to operate computers and related devices. OR Controls hardware and uses hardware and collects hardware to give an output

Question 2

List As Many Software Programmes

Answer 2

Itunes
Word 
Excel 
OneNote
Chrome
Microsoft Edge
Steam
Adobe Package and software
Powerpoint
Photoshop

Question 3

What Is Bespoke Software?

Answer 3

bespoke software is software that is specially developed for some specific organization or other user, usually only does one or two specialist things.

Bespoke Software Is Also Known As:
(tailor-made software)

Question 4

Give 3 Advantages Of Bespoke Software?

Answer 4

1. The Company/ user will get the exact software they need
2. The Software will work exactly how they want it to
3. The Software Will Only Have Needed Features For Their Purpouse

Question 5

3 Disadvantages Of Bespoke Software?

Answer 5

1. It takes a long time to develop
   (few months - years)
2. It costs a lot of money because it is made just for the user.
3. The Users will have to be trained in how to use the software.

Question 6

Give An Example Of Where A Bespoke Software Would Come in Use?

Answer 6

1. For a specialist business like Business Processing and Automation System

(Not Necessary To Remember This)

Question 7

What Is Freeware?

Answer 7

software that is available for use at no monetary cost. In other words, while freeware may be used without payment

Question 8

3 Advantages Of Freeware?

Answer 8

1. Freeware Is FREE!
2. Freeware Is Covered By Copyright
3. Users are allowed to access the source code to modify it and make it better

Question 9

3 Disadvantages Of Freeware?

Answer 9

1. You can’t sell freeware
2. Does Not get updated on a regular basis, resulting in bugs
3. Some Freeware Software’s do not have a good UI (User Interface)

Question 10

What Is Off The Shelf Software?

Answer 10

off-the-shelf is the sort of software that you use at home and school.

I.E. Word Processors, Spreadsheets & Databases

Off the Shelf is sometimes referred to as general purpose application

Question 11

3 Advantages Of Off The Shelf Software?

Answer 11

1. It Is Relatively Cheap
2. Easily Available From Most Computer Shops
3. No Bugs Because of thorough testing

Question 12

3 Disadvantages Of Off The Shelf Software?

Answer 12

1. Can Be extremely expensive, may require a monthly subscription fee
2. May not meet all client needs
3. Lots Of Unneeded features for regular users

Question 13

What Is Open Source Software?

Answer 13

Software which has it’s Code Available to the public

Question 14

3 Advantages Of Open Source Software?

Answer 14

1. Free To Use
2. It can open most documents created by well known programmes like “Word” “.docx”
3. Fairly Easy To Use if used to other main programmes like Word

Question 15

3 Disadvantages Of Open Source Software?

Answer 15

1. It May Not Contain As Many Features As Main Softwares
2. May not have as much bug fixing support and security patches as main software
3. Not all main softwares have a open source alternative

Question 16

What Is Closed Software?

Answer 16

it is owned by a commercial organisation and it is very difficult for anyone to work out what the original source code was just from looking at an executable file.

Question 17

2 Advantages?

Answer 17

1. More Secure Due To The Code Being Hidden

2. Usually Has More Features Than Open Source

Question 18

2 Disadvantages?

Answer 18

1. More Costly To Produce

2. Usually Higher Cost Than Open Source