Chapter 6: Software and Hardware Interaction

Question 1

Algorithm

Answer 1

A set of clearly defined, logical steps that solve a problem

Question 2

Application Software

Answer 2

Also called productivity software; helps you perform a specific task such as word processing, spreadsheets, and so forth.

Question 3

Beta Testing

Answer 3

a process that releases commercial software in development to a cross-sectionof typical users who evaluate the program and report any problems or “bugs” in the softwarebefore it is released to the public.

Question 4

Bundleware

Answer 4

Software includedwith the purchase of a new computor.

Question 5

Flowchart

Answer 5

A diagram that shows different paths a program wil take depending on what data is inputted

Question 6

Inputting

Answer 6

The process of using an input device to enter data

Question 7

Network Liscence

Answer 7

A type of liscence that gives the organizationthe right to nstall a program on a server which can be accessed by a specific number of computers

Question 8

Operating System

Answer 8

System software theat provides an interface between the user or th application program and the computer hardware

Question 9

Patch

Answer 9

Softwarte applied over software that you already have installed

Question 10

Service Pack

Answer 10

A collection of updates, fixes, or enhancements, to a software program delivered asa ssingle file.

Question 11

Single-User Liscence

Answer 11

A liscence that gives you the right to install software on a single computer

Question 12

Software

Answer 12

intangible set of instructions that tells the computer what to do

Question 13

Software as a Service

Answer 13

A software delivery method where an application is liscencsed for use as a service. The software is provided to customers on demand through the internest, an intranet, or the throught a network.

Question 14

Software Development

Answer 14

The multistep process of designing writing, and testing computer programs.

Question 15

Software Liscence

Answer 15

A liscence that gies you permission to use a program

Question 16

Software Piracy

Answer 16

The illegal copying or use of computer programs

Question 17

System Software

Answer 17

A group of programs the coordinate and control the resources and operations of a computer system

Question 18

Update

Answer 18

A cllection of files for updating relesed software that fixes bugs or provides enhancements

Question 19

Upgrades

Answer 19

Replacing software with newer or better version to bring the system up to date or to improvee its characteristics

Question 20

Web Applications

Answer 20

An application without platform constraints or installation requirments that is accessed through a Web browser over a network such as an intranet or the Internet.