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1. What is the difference between systems and application software? Give four examples of personal productivity software.

Systems software: coordinates the activities and functions of hardware and programs.

Application software: helps users solve particular problems and perform specific tasks.

1. Word processing
2. Spreadsheet
3. Database
4. Online information services

2. What steps can a user take to correct software bugs?

• Register all software so that you receive bug alerts, fixes, and patches.
• Check the manual or read-me files for solutions to known problems.
• Access the support area of the manufacturer's Web site for patches.
• Install the latest software updates.
• Before reporting a bug, make sure that you can re-create the circumstances under which it occurs.
• After you can re-create the bug, call the manufacturer's tech support line.
• Avoid buying the latest release of software for several months or a year until the software bugs have been discovered and removed.

3. Identify and briefly discuss two types of user interfaces provided by an operating system.

1. Command-based user interface: requires that text commands be given to the computer to perform basic activities.
2. Graphical user interface (GUI): uses icons and menus displayed on screen to send commands to the computer system.

4. What is a software suite? Give several examples.

collection of single application programs packaged in a bundle.

Microsoft Office
Corel's WordPerfect Office
Lotus SmartSuite
Sun Microsystems's StarOffice

5. Name four operating systems that support the personal, workgroup, and enterprise spheres of influence.

1. UNIX
2. Solaris
3. Linux
4. Red Hat Linux

6. What is a service-oriented architecture (SOA)?

A modular method of developing software and systems that allows users to interact with systems, and systems to interact with each other.

7. What is multitasking?

More than one program can run at the same time.

8. Define the term utility software and give two examples.

A software that can perform many useful tasks and often come installed on computers along with the OS.

Examples:
1. Hardware utilities
2. Virus-detection and recovery utilities

9. Identify the two primary sources for acquiring application software.

1. Proprietary software
2. off-the-shelf software

10. What is an application service provider? What issues arise in considering the use of an ASP?

A company that provides software, support, and the computer hardware on which to run the software from the user's facilities over a network.

1. Sensitive information could be compromised in a
number of ways, including unauthorized access by employees or computer hackers.
2. The ASP might not be able to keep its computers and network up and running as consistently as necessary.
3. A disaster could disable the ASP's data center, temporarily putting an organization out of business.

11. What is open-source software? What is the biggest stumbling block with the use of open-source software?

software freely available to anyone in a form that can be easily modified.

The question of software support is the biggest stumbling block to the acceptance of open-source software at the corporate level.

12. What does the acronym API stand for? What is the role of an API?

Application program interface
An interface that allows applications to make use of the operating system.

13. Briefly discuss the advantages and disadvantages of frequent software upgrades.

Advantages:
Offer new and valuable enhancements.
cost much less than the original purchase price.
Disadvantages:
Use complex program code that offers little in terms of additional capabilities.
Contain bugs or errors.

14. Describe the term enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. What functions does such a system perform?

(ERP): set of integrated programs that manage a company's vital business operations for an entire multisite, global organization.

1. Support many legal entities, languages, and currencies.
2. Support manufacturing and finance.
3. Support business functions such as human resources, sales, and distribution.

15. What is freeware? Give two examples.

Software that is very inexpensive or free, but whose source code cannot be modified.

1. StarOffice
2. PhotoPlus 6

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What is the distinction between system software and application software?

System software programs work on its own while application software is dependent on it. System software programs run in the background, while application software interacts with users.

What is the difference between application software and system software quizlet?

Application software is computer software designed to help the user perform specific tasks. And system software is computer software designed to operate the computer hardware and provide a platform for running the application software.

What is the distinction between application software and system software give an example of each?

An application software cannot run independently. It cannot run without the presence of system software. Examples of system software include operating systems, compilers, assemblers, debuggers, drivers, etc. Examples of application software include word processors, web browsers, media players, etc.