APLICATION SOFTWARE

Question 1

a software program used for testing purposes before it is released to the public (two words)

Answer 1

beta version

Question 2

software distributed without cost by the developer which normally cannot be modified or sold without permission

Answer 2

freeware

Question 3

a software update intended to fix bugs or security holes in a software release

Answer 3

patch

Question 4

a piece of software that has passed the beta testing stage and is almost ready to be released to the public (two words; the second word in plural form)

Answer 4

release candidates

Question 5

proprietary software which can be distributed freely but is limited by features and/or time limit until a full version is purchased (sh…)

Answer 5

shareware

Question 6

to replace an older version of software or hardware with a newer version

Answer 6

upgrade

Question 7

normally the first version of a software application that is feature-ready and released to testers (two words)

Answer 7

alpha version

Question 8

a file containing instructions how to use a certain feature or program (two words)

Answer 8

help file