GCSE Computer Science - Software

What is OPEN SOURCE software

• Software which is distributed with its source code and can be modified

• Software which is available for free

• Software which is produced according to open standards

• Software covered in ketchup

Which type of software does the following describe: "Software produced by an individual or company. The source code is not available and it cannot be modified"

• Proprietary software

• Open Source Software

• Evil Software

• Closed software

Which of the following are open source software?

• Microsoft Windows

• Linux

• Adobe Photoshop

• Mozilla Firefox

True or False: you always have to pay to acquire proprietary software legally

• False

• True

• Tralse

Select the DISADVANTAGES of open source software

• It is often distributed "as is", without a full set of features

• It is not possible to make your own changes to the software

• There is unlikely to be a technical support helpline if something goes wrong

• It is usually expensive

Select the DISADVANTAGES of proprietary software

• It is often distributed "as is", without a full set of features

• It is not possible to make your own changes to the software

• There is unlikely to be a technical support helpline if something goes wrong

• It is usually expensive

Which of the following are commonly used Operating Systems?

• Windows

• Android

• Linux

• Google

• Intex

Which piece of software allows the operating system to make use of peripherals

• Device Driver

• Device Module

• I/O stream

• Interface

How does the OS assist in file management?

• It allows for a hierarchical file/folder structure

• It manages file creation

• It copied and moves files to new locations

• It automatically saves user files

What type of interface is represented in the image?

• Graphical User Interface (GUI)

• Menu Driven Interface (MDI)

• Command Line Interface (CLI)

• Direct Neural Interface (DNI)