Software

Question 1

Application Software

Answer 1

A program or group of programs designed for end users.

Question 2

System Software

Answer 2

A type of computer program that is designed to run a computer’s hardware and application programs.

Question 3

Open Source Software

Answer 3

A computer software with its source code made available with a license in which the copyright holder provides the rights to study, change, and distribute the software to anyone and for any purpose.

Question 4

Freeware

Answer 4

A software that is available free of charge.

Question 5

Shareware

Answer 5

A software that is available free of charge and often distributed informally for evaluation, after which a fee may be requested for continued use.

Question 6

Cookies

Answer 6

A small text file (up to 4KB) created by a Web site that is stored in the user’s computer either temporarily for that session only or permanently on the hard disk (persistent cookie).

Question 7

Defrangmintation

Answer 7

Is the process of locating the noncontiguous fragments of data into which a computer file may be divided as it is stored on a hard disk, and rearranging the fragments and restoring them into fewer fragments or into the whole file.

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.