COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS

COMPUTER SOFTWARE

TYPES OF SOFTWARE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
General software that anyone can buy
A
Operating System
B
Generic
C
Custom
D
Utility
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Some commonly used generic software are Firefox, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Notes, Outlook, etc. A Generic Software is not limited to a particular application and can perform numerous different tasks, such as a spreadsheet application. A spreadsheet application is a generic software.

Detailed explanation-2: -Generic software is an off-the-shelf product designed for many consumers and can meet many clients’ general requirements. Custom software is a bespoke design developed to meet one client’s specific needs, based on the budget and requirements predefined by them.

Detailed explanation-3: -Customised software (also known as bespoke software or tailor-made software) is software that is specially developed for some specific organization or other user.

Detailed explanation-4: -Enterprise Resource Planning The core of ERP software is customizable, yet ready-made generic software; it is not custom-made for a specific firm, yet has enough flexibility to customize (modify), rather than be built from scratch for a specific firm.

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