module 4 & 5 Flashcards
TYPES OF SOFTWARE
helps the user, hardware, and application software to interact and function together. This is essential in managing the whole computer system
system software
TYPES OF SOFTWARE
system software that controls the working of computer hardware and software
operating system
TYPES OF SOFTWARE
system software that helps to maintain the proper and smooth functioning of a computer system
utility software
TYPES OF SOFTWARE
this is what you engage with the most
This is productive end-user programs that help you perform tasks
application software (apps)
TYPES OF SOFTWARE
It is designed to perform a wide range of fundamental functions that a user needs to perform on a system
general purpose applications
TYPES OF SOFTWARE
It is a type of application software designed to fulfill specific business function and operations
* These are presumed to improve the accuracy and efficiency of business operations
business applications
TYPES OF SOFTWARE
It is solely built for some specific organization or user based on business requirements
costum developed applications
TYPES OF SOFTWARE
the type of software that is not used by end-user. Programs that are used to write, develop, test, and debug other software, including apps and system software
programming software
TYPES OF SOFTWARE
any software that is available to use for free. They can be downloaded and installed over the internet without any cost
freeware
TYPES OF SOFTWARE
give common examples of freeware
- Google Chrome
- Skype
- Snapchat
- Adobe reader
TYPES OF SOFTWARE
are software applications that are paid programs, but are made available for free for a limited period of time known as ‘trial period’.
shareware
TYPES OF SOFTWARE
give examples of shareware
- Adobe PhotoShop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Netflix App
- Matlab
- McAfee Antivirus
TYPES OF SOFTWARE
open-source code that is available to use for all users. It can be modified and shared with anyone for any purpose
open source software
TYPES OF SOFTWARE
These are the types of software that are non-free for the programmers. For this software, the source code is the intellectual property of software publishers.
closed source (proprietor software)
CHALLENGES IN SOFTWARE UPDATES
Protecting software from unauthorized access and cyber threats.
security concern