Software and Its Types

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What is software?

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Software is a general term for the programs that control the computer system.

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What are the two main types of software?

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System Software and Application Software.

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What is System Software?

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System Software is a program that manages hardware and helps run the computer system properly.

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What are some examples of System Software?

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Operating Systems, Device drivers, Compilers, Utilities.

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What is the function of an Operating System?

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To control the operation of input, output, and storage devices, maintain security, maintain a computer log, allow communication between the user and the computer system, and deal with errors.

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What is Application Software?

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Application Software consists of programs that help users perform specific tasks or solve problems.

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Can Application Software be custom-made?

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Yes, Application Software can be general purpose or custom-made (specialist software).

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What are some examples of Application Software?

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Video editors, Photo editors, Word, Excel.

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What is a Compiler?

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A compiler is a software program that translates high-level programming language code into machine code that a computer can execute.

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What is the function of a Compiler?

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It converts the entire source code at once.