Software

Question 1

Application Software

Answer 1

(productivity) (operating system)

Question 2

System Software

Answer 2

operating system (mac, dell)

Question 3

Open Source Software

Answer 3

available program to general public for use without cost; code can be modified and redistributed to software community.

Question 4

Freeware

Answer 4

copyrighted software given away for free (code cannot be changed without permission)

Question 5

Shareware

Answer 5

downloaded from the internet, usually free limited period before requiring purchase.

Question 6

Cookies

Answer 6

a small text file created by a website that is stored in the users computer

Question 7

Defragmentation

Answer 7

the process of locating the fragments of data into which a computer can store it on a hard disk.

Question 8

Spyware

Answer 8

software that enables a user to obtain covert information about another’s computer activities by transmitting data covertly from their hard drive.

Question 9

Virus

Answer 9

a piece of code that is capable of copying itself and typically has a detrimental effect, such as corrupting the system or destroying data.

Question 10

Malware

Answer 10

software that is intended to damage or disable computers and computer systems.