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The Roles of Software Flashcards

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What is software?

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Software is the program or instructions executed by the hardware

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System software is used to operate and maintain a device using…

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  • Operating Systems
  • Utility programs
  • Program language transactions
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What are Operating Systems?

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Software that manages the hardware and software interaction on a device

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List the functions of the OS

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  • User interface
  • Security management
  • File management
  • Resource management
  • Memory management
  • Process management
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What are System Utilties?

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These are specialized programs used to assist in maintaining and improving the efficiency of the computing device

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Four examples of system utilities are:

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  • Backup
  • Storage efficiency improvements
  • Disk error checks
  • Antivirus
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What is a Translator?

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A Translator is a programming language processor that converts a computer program from one language into another

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Translators take a program written in _______ ________ _______ code and convert it into _______ _______ ________ code.

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Translators take a program written in human readable source code and convert it into machine readable object code.

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Translators take a program written in _______ ________ _______ code and convert it into _______ _______ ________ code.

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Translators take a program written in human readable source code and convert it into machine readable object code.

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Application software is software that…

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Performs end-user tasks like writing a letter, adding a filter to a photo or listening to music

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Special purpose software is used to…

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Perform narrowly focused tasks like photo editing

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Sources of Software:
Off the Shelf -

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Purchasing physically packed software or downloading it via the vendor’s online presence

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Sources of Software:
Customized -

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Off the shelf specially adjusted for the particular firm or person

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Sources of Software:
Custom written -

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Software designed uniquely for a particular firm or person

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Sources of Software:
Software as a service -

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Works mainly in or depends on a cloud service e.g. Google Suite

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Define the term ‘User Interface’.

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User Interface is a hardware and software combination that facilitates the effective communication between users and their devices

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Define the term ‘Hardware Interface’.

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Hardware Interface is the physical hardware components that allow the user to engage with the device

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What is Software Intereface?

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Software Interface is the programs that use hardware to allow the user to engage with the device

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What is Command Line Interface?

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A CLI is text-based - The user must text the commands to interact with the computer by typing the instructions into a terminal or conosole

20
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List 3 advantages of CLI

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  • Fast
  • Less memory need to use
  • Does not require Windows to run
  • A low resolution can be used with a cheaper monitor
  • Does not use as much CPU processing time
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List 3 disadvantages of CLI:

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  • Can be confusing
  • Command may fail with unprecise typing
  • Large number of commands to be learned
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Menu Driven Interface provides…

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A list of options or menus that users can navigate through by clicking or using arrow keys

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Examples of Menu Driven Interface are:

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  • ATM
  • Mobile phones
  • Settings menu an devices
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The advantages of MDI are:

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  • Easy to use
  • No commands to learn
  • Step-by-step options are given
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The disadvantages of MDI are:

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  • Slow to use
  • Irritating if there are too many menu secrets
  • Hard to read if menu is poorly designed
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Graphical User Interface (GDI) uses…

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Icons, buttons, windows and menus that you can interact with using a mouse or touchscreen.

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Advantages of GDI include:

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  • Easy to use
  • Easy to explore
  • Reasonable ‘help’ system
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Disadvantages of GDI include:

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  • Large amount of hard disk something
  • Needs more RAM to run
  • Uses more processing power
29
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What is Sound & Screen User Interface (SSUI)?

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An Interface which lets you interact with a computer using your voice

30
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List the 4 steps of SSUI

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  1. Say a command
  2. The system captures your voice
  3. The system processes your voice with speech recognition
  4. The system does what is asked
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Advantages of SSUI are:

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  • Users do not need to be trained
  • More flexibility
  • Suitable for handicapped people
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Disadvantages of SSUI are:

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  • Only responds to commands that can be programmed
  • Highly complex program
  • Not widely available
33
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What is Touch Based User Interface (TBUI)?

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An Interface that allows you to interact with a device by touching its screen

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List the steps of Touch Based UI

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  1. Use fingers to press on the screen
  2. The screen’s sensor’s detect your touch
  3. The device processes and performs the action
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Advantages of Touch Based UI are:

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  • Intuitive to use
  • Can see all the quality options
  • Fixed to a large device
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Disadvantages of Touch Based UI are:

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  • Only limited options can be offerred
  • Screen could become scratched
  • Not good in bright sunshine
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What is Open Source Software (Source Code)?

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The set of instructions written by a programmer in a specific programming language that tells a computer what to do.

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The advantages of Open Source Software are:

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  • Free to use
  • Customizable
  • Community support
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The disadvantages of Open Source Software are:

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  • Limited official support
  • Less polished user interface
  • Has compatability issues with proprietary systems
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What is Proprietary Software?

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Software that is owned by a company or individual and is distributed with restrictive licenses

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List the advantages of Proprietary Software

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  • Professional support is available
  • User-friendly interface
  • Regular security updates
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List the disadvantages of Proprietary Software

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  • Requires purchasing license or subscriptions
  • Limited customization
  • Users may depend on one provider for updates or support

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