Software

Question 1

Multimedia Software

Answer 1

Software used to create (HTML 5) or view (the web) multimedia content

Question 2

Communication Software

Answer 2

Used to make simple, efficient electronic communication (outlook, explorer, whatsapp)

Question 3

Fixing compatibility issues

Answer 3

1. Export: Save the document in a format the other person will recognize
2. Import: Open as option of software
3. Upgrade: Upgrade the software
4. Standardise Ensure alles in your company is working with the same software

Question 4

Software bugs + how to combat them

Answer 4

Error in the programming of the software
- Testing - beta version to be tested by public for feedback before final release
- Error reporting - facilities provided when a programme crashes
- Keeping software up to date - Updates contain bug fixes

Question 5

Online software

Answer 5

Software (cloud computing, web applications) that runs on servers on the internet

Question 6

Advantages of online software

Answer 6

• Always up to date
• Does not take up local storage space
• Server CPU more powerful → run more powerful software
• Accessible anywhere w/ internet

Question 7

Disadvantages of online software

Answer 7

• Only be used with an internet connection
• No control over security of your data
• Speed depends on internet connection
• May not have all the features that the installed

Question 8

Software for physically challenged users

Answer 8

1. Magnifier
2. Text to speech
3. Enlarging cursor
4. Stumpo

Question 9

Spyware

Answer 9

• software that tries to monitor and track the way you use your computer
• It then sends this information to third parties

Question 10

Keylogger

Answer 10

A keylogger is a program that records your keystrokes as you type

Question 11

advantage and one disadvantage of conducting an online survey, i.e. by using a website

Answer 11

Advantages:
- wider target audience
- no paper needed, ‘green computing’

Disadvantages:
- Needs internet
- validity of answers cannot be verified