COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS

COMPUTER SOFTWARE

TYPES OF SOFTWARE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A bank thinks of getting a database package. They have particular needs, such as having their logo on every screen and timing employees performing tasks. The best software in this case would be:
A
bespoke
B
off the shelf
C
open source
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

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.

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