CIS Ch8

the project manager of a software development team needs to hire someone to review every part of the software to make sure it works as intended. What position should he advertise for?

testers

Why should we use an uninstaller that comes with an operating system rather than the system's file management program to delete the folder containing the program's files to remove a software or app from a device?

-removes the program files and any associated entries in the system files -frees up storage space on your computer or device

what type of security software prevents, detects, and removes malware that tries to collect personal information or change computer settings w/out your consent?

Antispyware

movies, music, and other digital content can illegally distributed. What laws or strategy are designed to prevent this illegal distribution

DRM

what is an example of object-oriented programming language?

Java, C++, Visual Basic

file transfer programs belong in what software category

communications

users of a new chat app reported many errors bugs. What should the app developers release to solve the problems?

debugger

What is designed to prevent illegal distribution of movies, music, and other digital content, including programs and apps.

digital rights management

what is the goal of a DevOps methodology?

encourages collaboration b/w the development and operations. -produce programs quickly, and then offers continuous updates to increase the functionality of the program. ensures frequent releases of fixes and enhancements, some users prefer to have a complete product from the start, w/out needing continuous updates.

what type of software is copyrighted and provided at no cost, through the developer retains all rights to the programs?

freeware

during which phase of the SDLC is software tested to make sure each function works as intended?

implementation

what programming languages adds interactivity to websites?

javascript

what defines the behavior of an object in object-oriented programming?

method

che contracted w/ a software development team to create a program for his company. He wants to review the budget and schedule for the project every week. Which project team member should he contract for this information?

project manager

what kind of software products can you download from the Internet w/out being subjected to copyright restrictions

public domain

what can you do to not contribute to software piracy?

register your product to ensure it cannot be installed on another device w/out your knowledge, and report any illegal sale or purchase of programs or apps

Alexis changed a few default settings on a program she was using on her computer. Afterward, however, she did not like the results and preferred to get it back to default settings. Unfortunately, she does not remember exactly what she changed. which of the following types of tools could help her in this scenario?

restorer

what type of software is copyrighted and distributed for free for a trial period, and then requires you to send payment to continue using the program?

shareware

a growing organization needs to provide software to all of its current and future employees. what should the organization purchase>

site license

a software development team needs to upgrade a program, but the team members are having trouble understanding the program code and how it works. What could be the reason?

something wrong w/ documentation

during which phase of the SDLC does an app receive necessary maintenance, such as fixing errors or monitoring performance

support/security

what does a software license usually specify?

the number of devices on which you can install the product, any expiration dates, other restrictions

When you create an app, you are protected under copyright laws, even before you apply for a copyright.

true

at what point are your responsible for following the terms in a software license agreements?

when you click accept agreements

designers use - which are blueprints of different aspects of the program that also indicates how a user gets from one area of the program to another

wireframes

is it advisable to enable automatic updates on security software?

yes, it ensures that you have all of the latest features and security settings of a product

what phase of SDLC is the feasibility study done to determine if the project is

analysis