Module 1.6 extended software concept

Question 1

What is integrated software

Answer 1

 Software that combines the common productivity software such as a word processor, spreadsheet, into one packages 

Question 2

What is the licensing agreement

Answer 2

A licensing agreement is a legal deal where one person or company gives another person or company permission to use something they own

Question 3

What is EULAs

Answer 3

-Stands for end-user license agreement

-they describe what one may and may not do with the software

Question 4

What is proprietary software

Answer 4

Proprietary software is software that is licensed so you just may only use the software and certain conditions 

Question 5

What is single user license

Answer 5

When you may only install one copy of this software

Question 6

What is site licence

Answer 6

It’s when allows a company or organisation and unrestricted number of installations of the software within the company or organisation 

Question 7

What is free software

Answer 7

There are some categories of software that don’t require any payment

Question 8

What is freeware

Answer 8

Fully functioning software that can be used and copied without any restrictions

Question 9

What is Shareware

Answer 9

Software that is restricted in that you can use it for a limited period of time, or use only certain features. After this trial period , or should you wish to get the full version of the program with access to all its features, you will need to pay for it 

Question 10

What is capital OSS

Answer 10

-Stand for open source software
-It is a software that may be freely used, modified and distributed

Question 11

Example of open software

Answer 11

-The Linux operating system
-The office suits

Question 12

What are the potential disadvantages of open software

Answer 12

-no guarantee of quality or that it works correctly
-there are often many different versions of the same product
-Open source software is not as widely used
-documentation and support for open software may not be easy to access 

Question 13

What is creative common

Answer 13

Creative common is a non-profit organisation that promotes the sharing and free use of knowledge and products legally

Question 14

What is utility programs

Answer 14

Used to assist the user to perform maintenance task

Question 15

What is compression software

Answer 15

Process of creating a copy of one or more file to which are smaller in size 

Question 16

What is backup utility

Answer 16

Specialised programs used to make sure that all your files are backed up correctly

Question 17

Why is it essential to back up or make copies of our files regularly

Answer 17

-Can be accidentally deleted
-Sometime become corrupt
-Storage devices can fail

Question 18

What are tips for backing up or making copies

Answer 18

-Keep the back up in a safe place
-It is best to keep at least one back up off-site
-It should only be necessary to pick up your data files as you can reinstall software if need be

Question 19

What are drivers

Answer 19

A driver is a software that allows your computer to communicate with hardware or devices