Software Concepts and SDLC
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What is system software?
Software that manages computer hardware and provides a platform for applications.
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What is application software?
Software designed to help users perform specific tasks.
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What is specialized software?
Software designed for a particular industry or specialized purpose.
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What is firmware?
Software stored in hardware memory that controls basic device operations.
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What is the difference between system software and application software?
System software manages the computer while application software performs tasks for users.
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What is a software patch?
A software update designed to fix bugs or security vulnerabilities.
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Why are software updates important?
They improve security fix errors improve compatibility and sometimes add features.
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What is antivirus software?
Software that detects prevents and removes malware.
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What is the Software Development Life Cycle?
A structured process for planning designing developing testing deploying and maintaining software.
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What happens during the planning phase of SDLC?
Project goals scope resources and requirements are identified.
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What happens during the analysis phase of SDLC?
User needs and system requirements are gathered and evaluated.
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What happens during the design phase of SDLC?
The software architecture interface and system structure are planned.
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What happens during the development phase of SDLC?
Programmers write the code and build the software.
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What happens during the testing phase of SDLC?
The software is checked for bugs errors and whether it meets requirements.
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What happens during deployment and maintenance?
Deployment releases software to users while maintenance repairs updates and improves it.
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