Module 1

Question 1

Application software

Answer 1

also known as an application or an app, is computer software designed to help the user to perform specific tasks, such as creating a presentation

Question 2

system software

Answer 2

which manages and integrates a computer’s capabilities, but typically does not directly apply them to the direct benefit of the user. The system software serves the application, which in turn serves the user.

Question 3

utility software

Answer 3

system software designed to help analyze, configure, optimize, or maintain a computer.

Question 4

computing platform

Answer 4

(system software + hardware) 
Examples of a platform include: 
Windows and a personal computer (PC), 
Mac OS with an Apple, and 
Linux with a PC or Apple.

Question 5

killer application

Answer 5

popular application only runs on one platform, increasing the desirability of that platform.

Question 6

horizontal application

Answer 6

Horizontal applications, like Microsoft’s Office Suite, are the most popular and are widely spread by home consumers and companies. Referred to as is “boxed software”, this was originally sold in electronics or office supply stores, i.e., software that anyone might purchase. Nowadays such software is also available for download

Question 7

Vertical applications

Answer 7

designed for a certain type of business or for a specific division in a company. The degree audit software used by universities to track student progress is of this type

Question 8

graphical user interface (GUI)

Answer 8

popular software uses a GUI like Windows and macOS operating systems (OS). This type of interface allows users to interact with the application using graphical images rather than text commands.

Question 9

command-line interface (CLI)

Answer 9

uses a text interface
often used by programmers and system administrators, in engineering and scientific environments, and by technically advanced personal computer users.

CLIs are also popular for visual disability since the commands and feedback can be displayed using Refreshable Braille displays.

Question 10

application suite

Answer 10

multiple applications bundled together.

Question 11

Information worker software

Answer 11

addresses the needs of individuals to create and manage information, often for individual projects within a department.

Examples include time management, resource management, documentation, analytical, and collaborative tools.

Word processors, spreadsheets, email and blog clients, personal information systems (contacts and calendaring), and individual media editors may aid in information worker tasks.

Question 12

Content access software

Answer 12

used primarily to access content without editing but may include software that allows for content editing.

Examples include media players, web browsers, help browsers and online games.

Question 13

Media development software

Answer 13

needs of individuals who generate printed media and create electronic media for others to consume, most often in a commercial or educational setting.

Graphic Art software, Desktop Publishing software, Multimedia Development software, HTML editors, Digital Animation editors, Digital Audio and Video composition

Question 14

Educational software

Answer 14

content access software but has the content and/or features adapted for use by educators or students.

may deliver evaluations (tests), track progress through material, or include collaborative capabilities.

Question 15

Simulation software

Answer 15

software for the simulation of physical or abstract systems and is often used for research, training, or entertainment purposes.

tend to require a lot of computing power and may need to be run by mainframes or supercomputers.

Question 16

Mobile applications (mobile apps)

Answer 16

run on hand-held devices such as smartphones, tablet computers, portable media players, personal digital assistants, and enterprise digital assistants.

Question 17

Product engineering software

Answer 17

used in developing hardware and software products.

computer-aided design (CAD); computer-aided engineering (CAE); computer language editing and compiling tools,

Question 18

web application

Answer 18

an application that is accessed over a network such as the Internet.

The ability to update and maintain web applications without distributing and installing software on potentially thousands of client

Google calendar is an example.

Question 19

third-party server-side application

Answer 19

an app that the user may choose to install in his or her account on a social media site.

Facebook app is an example

With these apps, privacy may be a concern for users.

Question 20

software widget

Answer 20

a generic type of software application comprising a portable code.

Widgets often take the form of on-screen tools (clocks, auction-tickers, stock market tickers, flight arrival information, daily weather, etc.).

Question 21

Enterprise software

Answer 21

addresses the needs of organization processes and data flow.

Examples include financial systems, customer relationship management (CRM) systems and supply-chain management software.

Question 22

Departmental software

Answer 22

a sub-type of Enterprise software with a focus on smaller organizations

Examples include Travel Expense Management and IT Helpdesk.

Question 23

Enterprise infrastructure software

Answer 23

provides common capabilities needed to support enterprise software systems.

Examples include databases, email servers, and systems for managing networks and security.

Question 24

Educational licensing

Answer 24

provides discounted pricing for qualified persons such as students and instructors of schools and universities

Question 25

Shareware (or trialware)

Answer 25

application software that you can try before buying.

Question 26

Freeware

Answer 26

copyrighted, licensed software that is available for free or for an “optional cost”, i.e., a donation.

Question 27

Open source

Answer 27

is generally defined as software that is free and comes with the source code that users may modify and redistribute.

The greatest advantage of open source software is two-fold. It creates a forum for dialog and democratic action to promote software development. Closely behind that is the cooperative methods needed to ensure the project’s success.

Question 28

cloud computing

Answer 28

software is unique in that some of your applications are out on the Internet, not installed on your computer.

Web applications, like Google Docs (or Gmail for that matter), run on some other computer/server in the Internet and your data is stored in the cloud.