Exam 2: Introduction to Computer Software

Most software uses a(n) graphical user interface. _________________________

Compilers translate assembly language into machine code. _________________________

Horizontal market software is productivity software that is customized for specific industries. _________________________

____ is the legal term for ownership of intangible assets such as ideas, art, music, moview, and software.

____ is the process of restarting your computer.

Users can copy, modify, and customize open source software, with certain restrictions.

Software publishers periodically introduce new versions, or patches , of their software with new features. _________________________

A quality ____ team usually tests an application thoroughly to confirm that it works as advertised.

A(n) ____ is the legal right to copy, distribute, modify, and sell an original work, including computer software.

When coding software, programmers write comments to give other programmers an overview of the program. _________________________

A user ____ gives instructions on using the program's features and troubleshooting common problems.

Web apps are stored either on the Web or on a portable storage device.

Windows 8.x provides a free security program named Windows Defender.

A multiple-user license allows an organization to install software on all computers at a site.

Software publishers often distribute beta , or test versions of their software to select users so they can help identify problems before final software is released. _________________________

____ is copyrighted software distributed free of charge on a trial basis.

If you try to remove unwanted Windows software by dragging a program icon to the Recycle Bin, you may remove the file that runs the program, but not its associated files.

____ application software lets you create large collections of data, including inventories, customer lists, and employee information.

Computers come with ____ software, software that is already on the machine.

____ application software lets you create onscreen displays of text, graphics, sound, and video to show to a group.