Module 2: Software Flashcards
What are the 3 types of software?
Hardware
System software
Application software
What is software?
It is a set of computer programs that enable the hardware to process data
What is a computer program?
The sequence of instructions for the computer, which comprise software
What is documentation?
It is a written description of the functions of a software program
What is systems software?
A set of instructions that serve primarily as an intermediary between computer hardware and application programs
What is application software?
It is a set of computer instructions that provide more specific functionality to a user
What are software issues?
Software defects
Software licenses
Open systems
Open-source software
What are the advantages of open-source software?
High quality
Reliability
Low cost
Flexibility
What are the disadvantages of open-source software?
Cost of maintenance
Usability (hard to use)
Training costs
Compatibility issues
What does an operating system do?
It supervises the overall operation of the computer by monitoring the computer’s status, scheduling operations, and managing input and output processes
What are the functions performed by systems software?
Control and support information processing activities
Control and support peripherals
Enables self-regulatory functions of the computer
Provides commonly used sets of instructions for all applications
Supports application software by directing the computer’s basic functions
What are the types of user interfaces?
Graphical User Interface (GUI): allows users to exercise direct control of the hardware through manipulation of visible objects (such as icons) and actions that replace complex commands
Natural user interfaces (NUIs): social, haptic (tactile), and touch-enabled gesture-control interfaces
Social interface: guides the user through computer applications by using cartoonlike characters, graphics, animation, and voice commands
Motion control gaming consoles
Touch-enabled gesture-controlled interfaces
