COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS

COMPUTER SOFTWARE

TYPES OF SOFTWARE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Software that is available free of charge and often distributed informally for evaluation, after which a fee may be requested for continued use
A
In-app purchases
B
Freeware
C
Shareware
D
Off-the-shelf
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -What is Shareware software? software that is available free of charge and often distributed informally for evaluation, after which a fee may be requested for continued use.

Detailed explanation-2: -Freeware is software, most often proprietary, that is distributed at no monetary cost to the end user.

Detailed explanation-3: -Shareware is commercial software that is distributed free to users, eventually either requiring or encouraging users to pay for the continued support of the software. You might see shareware in formats that paywall advanced features or offer the full package for a limited time.

Detailed explanation-4: -The author of a freeware program may still retain a copyright on its contents and stipulate that others not modify the program or charge significant fees for its use or distribution.

Detailed explanation-5: -Shareware is a type of proprietary software that is initially shared by the owner for trial use at little or no cost. Often the software has limited functionality or incomplete documentation until the user sends payment to the software developer.

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