Applications generation 1.2.2

Question 1

Describe what is meant by a software?

Answer 1

Programs that run on a computer system.

Question 2

Describe what is meant by system software?

Answer 2

Programs that run the computer’s hardware and OS

Question 3

Describe what is meant by application software?

Answer 3

Programs that perform a task for the user.

Question 4

Examples of software.

Answer 4

Utility
Word processing
Spreadsheet
Web browser
Media editing
Games

Question 5

What is meant by open source?

Answer 5

Programs that reveal their source code.

Question 6

What are the advantages of open source?

Answer 6

Draw on many coders / testers.
Get access to help you couldn’t afford.

Question 7

What are the disadvantages of open source?

Answer 7

Hard to maintain a clear purpose.
Hard to monetise.

Question 8

What is meant by closed source?

Answer 8

Programs that hide their source code.

Question 9

What are the advantages of closed source?

Answer 9

More secure
Easier to monetise
Controlled

Question 10

What are the disadvantages of closed source?

Answer 10

All coders have to be paid.
Requires making a profit.

Question 11

What is meant by Utility software?

Answer 11

Programs that help a computer system run efficiently.

Question 12

Examples of utility software?

Answer 12

Disk defragmentation software
Compression software

Question 13

Describe the function of Disk Defragmentation software?

Answer 13

Rearranges secondary storage so files are stored contiguously.

Question 14

Describe the function of Compression software?

Answer 14

Makes files smaller to allow for better use of storage.

Question 15

Describe the functions of a translator?

Answer 15

Converts programming language into machine code.

Question 16

Describe the functions of a Assembler?

Answer 16

converts assembly mnemonics into machine code.

Question 17

Describe the functions of a Interpreter?

Answer 17

Converts high level code into machine code line by line.