Module 1.4- Software

Question 1

Multimedia

Answer 1

• Any content that combines video. imagery, sound, text
• Most popular way to create multimedia is by using HTML 5

Question 2

Multimedia Software

Answer 2

• Software used to access or view multimedia

Question 3

Communication media

Answer 3

• Software that makes electronic communication more efficient, effective and simple

Question 4

Update

Answer 4

• Obtaining new features for you software

Question 5

Service pack

Answer 5

• A collection of all the previous updates for a certain period of time to help those who may be behind on their version
• is outdated because modern devices come with software that will regularly check for updates and automatically update it for you

Question 6

Compatibility issues

Answer 6

• Every company has a different way of encoding their data into their files
• There will always be compatibility issues among software because there is so many different types/versions/companies
• You can either subscribe to a software where its always updated but you dont own it oor you can just update it yourself

Question 7

Solution to compatiblity issues

Answer 7

• Upgrade: Upgrade your software to the latest version
• Standardise: If its a business, make sure all computers have the same version
• Import: Open documents with a different program (“open with”)
• Export: Send document in a format the other device can access

Question 8

Software bugs

Answer 8

• Refers to an error or fault in the program caused by the way it was written or programmed
• The problem is never actually the computer, its either the user inserted the incorrect instructions or the code is faulty

Question 9

Correcting bugs

Answer 9

• Testing: Software developers will release a preliminary version for the public to test out and report any problems. The problems will be adjusted until there arent any
• Upgrading: Upgrade you software regularly to make sure you always have the latest version
• Error reporting: People make use of the problem reporting facilities to report the bugs as they come

Question 10

Online software

Answer 10

• When software runs on servers on the internet

Question 11

Advantages of online software

Answer 11

• Nothing needs to be downloaded
• Will always be up to date
• Does not take up space on your local storage
• Can be accessed anywhere with an internet connection
• CPU may be faster than yours, so you can run programs faster

Question 11

Disadvantages of online software

Answer 11

• Your data can only be accessed if you have an internet connection
• You dont have control over the security
• May have to pay for it monthly
• Might be slower depending on your internet connection

Question 12

Software for physically disabled users

Answer 12

• Larger cursor
• Voice narration of whats in text
• Magnifying parts of screen
• Higher contrast to make screen easier to read
• Replacing text notices with visual notices