Software Flashcards
What is Software?
Software is a set of instructions or programs that tell a computer how to perform specific tasks.
What is Software?
Software is a set of instructions or programs that tell a computer how to perform specific tasks.
What are the two types of system softwares?
An operating system is a program on which application programs are executed.
What is an Application Software?
An application software is a program that allows the user to perform specific tasks
What is an Operating System?
An operating system is a program on which application programs are executed.
What are some examples of application softwares?
word processing software
spreadsheet software
database management software
What are the different forms of application software?
General Purpose (off the shelf)
Customization of General
Purpose (Customized)
Custom Built(Tailor Made)
Specialized
Integrated Software
suite/Packaged
What is General Purpose Software?
General Purpose Software is mass produced and copyrighted. It meets the needs of a variety of users and can be bought off the shelf.
What is Custom-made Software?
Custom Made software is software designed to meet the needs of a specific organization such as the military or hospitals for medical equipment
What is Specialized Software?
Specialized Software is software designed for the performance of one specific task rather than a range of functions.
Example of Specialized software
A camera
Example of Custom Built Software
Delivery Services - 7krave
Example of Integrated Software
Office 365
What is Integrated Software?
Integrated Software is retailed software that meets the needs of a wide variety of users and not just one user of a company.
