Unit 1 - LO2 Understanding Computer Software

Question 1

Open source software

Answer 1

. Code is produced by the programmer but made available for anyone to modify
. Little or no licensing cost
. Can be used on multiple systems with no restrictions

Question 2

Closed source

Answer 2

. Closely guarded and protected by intellectual property rights and copyright, therefore its not open for modification
. You purchase a right to use it, but don’t own it

Question 3

Off the shelf

Answer 3

. Built with a standard design and framework
. Cheaper than bespoke
. May need to pay for updates

Question 4

Bespoke

Answer 4

. Designed to meet the specific needs of a company
. Expensive to build
. Will be updated depending on the company
. Upfront costs are expensive but licencing costs aren’t

Question 5

Shareware

Answer 5

. Provides an opportunity for you to tr it before you use it
. Personal service from the developers
. Cheaper than off-the-shelf

Question 6

Freeware

Answer 6

. Copyrighted by the developer
. Developer retains all rights
. Distributed without the source code
. Can be downloaded, copied and used without restrictions

Question 7

Embedded

Answer 7

. Used to control machines or devices
. Specialised for the particular hardware it runs on
. Has time and memory constraints