Module 1.4 - Software

Question 1

Define web based applications

Answer 1

Can be installed on and run directly from a server on the internet

Question 2

What are the advantages and disadvantages of web based applications

Answer 2

Advantages: can use any computer anywhere as long as you have internet connection, always up to date, saves storage space and is free

Disadvantages: useless without internet, slower performance, might not have all the features

Question 3

Define compatibility

Answer 3

Refers to the ability of your software to work with the hardware and software installed on device

Question 4

Define downward/backward compatible

Answer 4

Able to open and use files created in previous or older versions

Question 5

How would you shut down a non-responsive program

Answer 5

Use the task manager. If software crashes try: rebooting the system, run the problem software without loading other programs and check that software is up to date

Question 6

How to fix read only files

Answer 6

Copy to another location and remove property, and save under a file name

Question 7

How to fix software bugs

Answer 7

Not a virus, were created when the program was written

Patch = fixed