Software Overview Answers

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Which of the following represent features of software? Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
includes all the information sent to a CPU
B
consists of program code and any other necessary data
C
can only be written using zeroes and ones
D
is usually written using a high-level language
E
must be translated to machine language for the CPU to understand it
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Device driver:

A
System software
B
Application software
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E-mail program:

A
System software
B
Application software
4

Operating system:

A
System software
B
Application software
5

Word processor:

A
System software
B
Application software
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Mouse software:

A
System software
B
Application software
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Web browser:

A
System software
B
Application software
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Which of the following did you include in your answer?

A
business (database, accounting, analysis)
B
communications (e-mail, word processing)
C
entertainment (games, music, videos)
D
science and engineering (computer-assisted design or CAD, statistics)
E
development (software to make software)
F
emerging classes (robotics, translation)
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A proprietary software license allows users to

A
install and use the software on any number of computers.
B
install and use the software after agreeing to the terms of the license.
C
inspect, modify, and redistribute the software.
D
copyright and resell the software.
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A free software license allows users to

A
obtain the software at no cost.
B
view the source code but not alter it.
C
use, alter, and distribute the software as desired.
D
distribute the original software but no altered versions.
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One benefit of proprietary licensed software is that it

A
is free of cost
B
will always be supported.
C
has undergone quality assurance testing.
D
comes with a EULA that guarantees access to source code.
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One benefit of open source software is that it

A
is free of cost.
B
allows access to the source code.
C
has robust training and support.
D
requires less technical expertise.
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For each item, identify the way it is usually addressed in the software industry.

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Applying a bug fix::Software update (patch)
Addressing a security flaw::Software update (patch)
Improving ease of use::Software upgrade (new version)
Adding new features::Software upgrade (new version)
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For each item, identify the way it is usually addressed in the software industry.

Answers:
Applying a bug fix::Software update (patch)
Addressing a security flaw::Software update (patch)
Improving ease of use::Software upgrade (new version)
Adding new features::Software upgrade (new version)
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✔ Software update (patch)Software upgrade (new version)

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✔ Software update (patch)
B
Software upgrade (new version)
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Software update (patch)✔ Software upgrade (new version)

A
Software update (patch)
B
✔ Software upgrade (new version)
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Software update (patch)✔ Software upgrade (new version)

A
Software update (patch)
B
✔ Software upgrade (new version)
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Which of the following represent features of software migration? Check all of the boxes that apply

A
the replacement of software with another vendor’s product
B
usually cheaper than a software upgrade
C
can be easy, or a complex project
D
refers to moving a program from one computer to a different one
E
safe migration of data must be planned

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