4.10. Knowledge Check
Knowledge Check 1
Types of Application Software:
Operating Software:
Possible Answers,
- Office 365
- Microsoft windows
- IOS
- Linux
- Zoom
- Gmail
- Android
- Firefox
Solutions:
Application Software: Office 365, Firefox, Gmail, Zoom
Operating Software: Microsoft Windows, Android, iOS, Linux
Knowledge Check 2
Text Description
Which of the following is not an advantage of cloud computing?
- Available from any computer that has access to the Internet.
- Upgrades happen automatically.
- Can scale to a large number of users easily.
- Information is stored on another’s computer or server.
Solution:
Correct answer(s): d. Information is stored on another’s computer or server.
Knowledge Check 3
Text Description
Match the software terms to the definitions.
- _____ where a service provider sections off the web server space for a specific organization.
- _____ is the process of using software to simulate a computer or some other device.
- _____ includes programs that allow you to fix or modify your computer in some way.
- _____ allow users to brainstorm ideas together without the necessity of physical, face-to-face meetings.
- _____ refers to applications that address the needs of multiple, simultaneous users in an organization or work group.
- _____ software where users can create and edit documents.
- _____ software where source code is available to others.
Possible answers:
- Collaborative systems
- Utility software
- Enterprise software
- Open source
- Private cloud
- Virtualization
- Word processing
Solution:
- Private cloud where a service provider sections off the web server space for a specific organization.
- Virtualization is the process of using software to simulate a computer or some other device.
- Utility software includes programs that allow you to fix or modify your computer in some way.
- Collaborative systems allow users to brainstorm ideas together without the necessity of physical, face-to-face meetings.
- Enterprise software refers to applications that address the needs of multiple, simultaneous users in an organization or work group.
- Word processing software where users can create and edit documents.
- Open source software where source code is available to others.
Knowledge Check 4
Benefits of Proprietary Software:
Benefits of Off-the-Shelf Software:
Possible Answers,
- Cost is lower
- Control over the end result
- Includes support and maintenance
- Get exactly the features required
Solutions:
Benefits of Proprietary Software: Control over the end result, Get exactly the features required
Benefits of Off-the-Shelf Software: Includes support and maintenance, Cost is lower
