- Digital Literacy Hardware and Software Concepts Flashcards

What does it mean when software is described as open source?

Answer: Its source code is publicly available to view and modify under its license

Open-source software makes its source code available so users can study, change, and share it under the license terms.

Which is an example of Software as a Service (SaaS)?

Answer: A web-based email service accessed through a browser

SaaS applications are hosted by a provider and accessed over the internet, typically through a browser.

What is a key advantage of a 64-bit operating system over a 32-bit one?

Answer: It can use more than 4 GB of RAM

32-bit systems are limited to about 4 GB of addressable memory, while 64-bit systems can use far more.

Software that you can try for free for a limited time before paying is called what?

Answer: Shareware

Shareware is distributed free on a trial basis, with payment expected to keep using it or unlock features.

A user downloads an application labeled 'for macOS only' but has a Windows PC. What is the most likely result?

Answer: It will not install or run because it is incompatible with the OS

Applications are built for specific operating systems and generally will not run on an incompatible one.

What is the primary purpose of installing software patches and updates?

Answer: To fix bugs and close security vulnerabilities

Updates and patches repair defects and fix security holes that attackers could exploit.

What is the recommended way to remove an application from a Windows computer?

Answer: Use Settings > Apps (or Control Panel's Programs and Features) to uninstall it

The built-in uninstall tool removes the program files, settings, and registry entries properly.