Social and Ethical Issues
Software Design and Development
Software Design and Development
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Lernkarten
Refers to the ownership or origin of a piece of work.
an extra copy of the software kept for safety purposes
a set of self determined rules that software developers abide by to ensure quality software is developed
software that is purchased from a shop or company "off the shelf"
the legal protection of intellectual property
The law that sets out what you can and can't do.
The process of deconstructing the executable file back into source code in order to copy or change it.
The study of the relationship between the computer and the computer user.
The ability to distinguish right from wrong.
Is software that is provided at no cost, but you cannot use the code in your own programs.
Recognition that all computer users should have equal access to software
intellectual property
Something that you have created from your own thought processes
A legal contract between the software maker and the purchaser that sets out the conditions of use.
software that is designed to be used on a network of linked computers
the person or company who created the software has ownership
A criminal act of making or distributing an unauthorised copy of a software package that is under copyright.
Stealing someone else’s ideas and using them as your own.
software that is totally free for use and can be copied and changed without penalty.
software must work as described, be reliable and not contain viruses
quality assurance
A process that ensures that the software developers produce a quality product that meets specified criteria.
The ability of a program to consistently perform what you expect it to do
response to problems
software suppliers should be contactable if errors or problems in the code are found
The programmer must abide by certain code of conduct when creating software
reverse engineering
The analysis of a computer program by examining its structure in order to develop a similar product.
What the software developer is entitled to, eg being paid to develop software
salami slicing
A computer crime in which small amounts are transferred from a bank in small amounts at a time.
Software that is distributed free on trial, but paid for once you continue to use it.
single user licence
A licence that allows you to install the software on only one computer.
site licence
A licence that allows software to be installed on a number of computers in an organisation
A manlicious program designed to cause damage to computer systems
An email sent to obtain passwords from someone in order to defraud them.
