Computer Concepts

Question 1

Application Software

Answer 1

A program or group of programs designed for end users.

Question 2

System Software

Answer 2

A type of computer program that is designed to run a computer’s hardware and application programs.

Question 3

Open Source Software

Answer 3

Is computer software with its source code made available with a license in which the copyright holder provides the rights to study, change, and distribute the software to anyone and for any purpose.

Question 4

Freeware

Answer 4

Software that is available free of charge.

Question 5

Shareware

Answer 5

Software that is available free of charge and often distributed informally for evaluation, after which a fee may be requested for continued use.

Question 6

Cookies

Answer 6

A small text file (up to 4KB) created by a Web site that is stored in the user’s computer.

Question 7

Defragmentation

Answer 7

Reduce the fragmentation of (a file) by concatenating parts stored in separate locations on a disk.