Glossary of terms

Software that is distributed for free on a trial basis, often with limited features, and requires payment for full functionality.

Applications used to simulate real-world scenarios for training, gaming, or educational purposes.

Programs that provide instructions to a computer to perform specific tasks. It includes system software and application software.

The human-readable version of a program written in a programming language, which can be modified or compiled into executable software.

Applications like Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets used for organizing, calculating, and analyzing data.

A professional who studies information and processing requirements, defines problems, and designs solutions for computer systems.

Programs that manage and facilitate the operation of a computer, such as the operating system, utility programs, and drivers.