Module 6 Section A: Software Basics

The main executable file for PC software has a(n) _______ extension, whereas executable files for Macs have a(n) _______ extension

1. .exe 2. .app

Software licenses, referred to by the acronym ________ , can be divided into two main categories: public ___________ and proprietary

1. EULA 2. domain

Which of the following would not be considered essential software for mobile devices, desktops, and laptops?

An office suite

_____________ software is usually sold in retail stores or at Web sites and may have options for site licenses as well as single user licenses

Commercial

____________ is also available free of charge, but is limited in some way until you pay for it.

Demoware

Open source software

Makes uncompiled program instructions-the source code- available to programmers who want to modify and improve the software.

______________ is also distributed free of charge but uses the honor system to collect payment

Shareware

What is the main difference between shareware and demoware?

Shareware might not have built-in limitations.

Which of the following is not an executable file?

Spreadsheet.dad

Suppose you download a free app for your smartphone and the main screen contains no copyright notice. What should you assume?

The software is copyrighted.

A hash value can be created during the _________ process to tie a software product to a specific device.

activation

The free apps you download from your mobile phone are ______________.

classified as freeware

executable file

contains a computer program that is carried out step-by-step within the microprocessor

Most executable files for a PC have a(n) _________ extension, whereas executable files for Macs have an .app extension.

exe

The ________ pricing model provides free use of a basic version of the product, but upgraded features require payment.

freemium

Proprietary software

has restrictions on its use that are delineated by copyright, patents, or license agreements

Software is a type of _________ property and is therefore protected by copyright.

intellectual

Shareware

is copyrighted software that is distributed at no cost for a trial period

Freeware

is copyrighted software that you can use for free

Demoware

is distributed for free and often comes preinstalled on new devices, but it is limited in some way until you pay for it

site license

is generally priced at a flat rate and allows software to be used on all computers at a specific location

Public domain software

is not protected by copyright because the copyright has expired or the author has placed the program in the public domain, making it available without restriction

multiple-user license

is priced per copy and allows the allocated number of copies to be used simultaneously

Commercial software

is usually sold in retail stores or on Web sites

software license

license agreement, is a legal contract that defines the ways in which a computer program may be used.

single-user license

limits use to one person at a time

software upgrade

occurs when the software vendor releases a new version of the software, making significant changes to the program

BSD license

originated as the Berkeley Software Distribution license for a server operating system

A software ___________ or patch is a small section of program code designed to correct problems and address security vulnerabilities.

service pack

software update

small section of program code that replaces part of the software currently installed

pirated software

software that is illegally copied and sold

Open _____________ software may be sold or distributed free of charge, but the distribution must include the source code.

source

Software pricing models include one-time purchase, _________ , trial, and freemium.

subscription

Both _________software and application software are essential for accomplishing tasks with a digital device.

system

Device Drivers and utilities are classified as _________ software

system

New versions of software are called __________ and are indicated by version numbers such as 1.2 and 2.0.

upgrades

service pack

usually applies to operating system updates, refers to a set of updates