COMPUTER SOFTWARE
TYPES OF SOFTWARE
Question
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bespoke
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off the shelf
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open source
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Database Management Systems (DBMS) are software systems used to store, retrieve, and run queries on data. A DBMS serves as an interface between an end-user and a database, allowing users to create, read, update, and delete data in the database.
Detailed explanation-2: -You use different software engineering techniques for each type of system because the software has quite different characteristics. For example, an embedded control system in an automobile is safety-critical and is burned into ROM when installed in the vehicle. It is therefore very expensive to change.
Detailed explanation-3: -Professional software has certain industrial standards that are to be followed for their use and development. Professional software needs design documents, support for user platform, instructor and user manuals. Updating and maintenance are also required in software. These tasks need proper documentation and team.
Detailed explanation-4: -Word Processing Software. Graphics Software. Spreadsheet Software. Presentation Software. Web Browsers.