Module 8 Flashcards
Access controls
Security measure that defines who can use a program or app, and what actions they can do within the program or app
Shareware
Software that is copyrighted and distributed for free for a trial period, after which you must send payment to continue using the program
Freeware
Software that is copyrighted and provided at no cost, but the developer retains all rights to the product
Open source
Programs that have no restrictions from the copyright holder regarding modification and redistribution
Native app
An app written for a specific operating system and installed on a computer or mobile device
Activation
A technique that some manufacturers use to ensure that you do not install a program or app on additional devices beyond what you have paid for.
Patches
Software update that addresses a single issue
Service pack
A collection of software updates combined into one package
Upgrades
New releases of the program or app, and may require an additional fee to enable the upgrade to install
Process managers
Track the memory usage, status, and errors of currently running software
End user license agreement (EULA)
A license agreement that grants permission for one installation.
-also called single user license
Multiple-user license agreement
Let’s a specified number of users access the program or app
Site license
Allows an organization to provide access to as many users as they want, either by individual installations or providing network access or internet passwords
Class
A type of object that defines the format of the object and the actions an object can perform
Method
Defines the behavior of an object