UNIVERIDAD TECNOLGICA NACIONAL Matias Tassara

NOMBRE: ___________________________
TECNICATURA SUPERIOR EN PROGRAMACIN FECHA:______________________________
INGLS TCNICO
EXAMEN NIVELATORIO 2017

1) Read the following article about Open Source Software and fill in the gaps with the words in the box.
computer programmers - proprietary software - run - features - enhancement -
source code - application - modified - Microsoft Word and Adobe Photoshop - license -

What is open source software?

Open source software is software whose source code is available for modification or 1__________________by
enhancement
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anyone. ___________________is
Source code the part of software that most computer users don't ever see; it's the code that
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computer programmers
_______________________can manipulate to change how a piece of softwarea "program" or
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application
"________________"works. Programmers who have access to a computer program's source code can improve
that program by adding 5______________________to
features it or fixing parts that don't always work correctly.

What's the difference between open source software and other types of software?
Some software has source code that cannot be 6__________________by
modified anyone but the person, team, or
organization that created it and maintains exclusive control over it. This kind of software is frequently called
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propietary software
"____________________________" or "closed source" software because its source code is the property of its
original authors, who are the only ones legally allowed to copy or modify it. 8_____________________________are
Microsoft Word and Adobe Photoshop
examples of proprietary software. In order to use proprietary software, computer users must agree (usually by
signing a 9________________displayed
license the first time they 10________________this
run software) that they will not do
anything with the software that the software's authors have not expressly permitted.

2) Read the following excerpts from VALVE - Handbook for New Employees and answer questions a-e in Spanish:

Preface
In 1996, we set out to make great games, but we knew back then that we had to first create a place that was
designed to foster that greatness. A place where incredibly talented individuals are empowered to put their best
work into the hands of millions of people, with very little in their way. This book is an abbreviated encapsulation
of our guiding principles. As Valve continues to grow, we hope that these principles will serve each new person
joining our ranks. If you are new to Valve, welcome. Although the goals in this book are important, its really
your ideas, talent, and energy that will keep Valve shining in the years ahead. Thanks for being here. Lets make
great things.

How to Use This Book

This book isnt about fringe benefits or how to set up your workstation or where to find source code. Valve
works in ways that might seem counterintuitive at first. This handbook is about the choices youre going to be
making and how to think about them. Mainly, its about how not to freak out now that youre here.
 For more nuts-and-bolts information, theres an official Valve intranet (http://intranet). Look for stuff there like how to
build a Steam depot or whether eyeglasses are covered by your Flex Spending plan.
This book is on the intranet, so you can edit it. Once youve read it, help us make it better for other new people. Suggest
new sections, or change the existing ones. Add to the Glossary. Or if youre not all that comfortable editing it, annotate it:
make comments and suggestions. Well collectively review the changes and fold them into future revisions.

a) What kind of company is VALVE? Valve es una empresa que hace video juegos.
b) Who is the target audience of this book? Esta dirigido a los empleados nuevos de Valve.
c) What is the purpose of this book?
d) Whats more important than the goals in this handbook? Son mas importantes las ideas,el talento y la energia .
e) What is the official Valve intranet? What can employees do there?La intranet de valve es http:/intranet .Alli se pueden
buscar cosas tales como crear un almacenaje en Steam o ver si sus anteojos estan cubiertos por un plan.
3) Writing

You want to attend a course on Open Source Software. You have been asked to write an email to introduce yourself
including the following information(min 150 palabras) :

Personal information (name, age, nationality, place of residence, etc.)

Current Occupation
Work experience
Interests
Your expectation for this course (i.e. what would you like to learn?)
Career goals
Contact Information

4) Match the words to their corresponding definitions

1- Account E
2- Wireless D
3- Customer A
4- Gateway F
5- Network C
6- Modem B

a- a person who purchases goods or services from another; buyer; patron.

b- an electronic device that makes possible the transmission of data to or from a computer via telephone or other
communication lines.
c- a system containing any combination of computers, computer terminals, printers, audio or visual display
devices, or telephones interconnected by telecommunication equipment or cables: used to transmit or receive
information.
d- noting or pertaining to any of various devices that are operated with or actuated by electromagnetic waves.
e- a business relation in which credit is used.
f- a structure for enclosing such an opening or entrance.