Software and OS Review

Software and Operating Systems

What is software? What is an operating system and its purpose? What is difference between application software and system software?

• Are the programs or applications that runs on a computer.

• Software is a set of instructions to tell the computer exactly what to do.

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​What is software?

Multiple Select

What is Software? (There are TWO correct answers)

• Set of instructions to tell the computer exactly what to do.

• Programs that runs on a computer.

• A human readable way to write computer instructions.

• Programs that run on a non-computing device.

Two Types of Software

• Applications meant for the user to use to do tasks.

• ​Typically, downloaded/installed on the computer from an app store.

User Application Software

• Games

• Word Processors (Microsoft Word or Google Docs)

• Web Browser (Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome)

• Spreadsheet Application (Microsoft Excel)

• Presentation Software (Microsoft PowerPoint)

• Anything you use on the computer to complete work

Application Software Examples

• Applications meant for the computer to perform tasks.

• Handles the activities and functions of hardware and application software.

System Software

• Sits between the computer hardware and the application software

• Users do not interact directly with system software as it runs in the background, handling the basic functions of the computer.

System Software

Multiple Choice

This type of software sits between computer hardware and software on the computer. Typically not used directly by the computer user.

• System Software

• User Application Software

• Operating System

• System Utilities/Tools

• Device Driver (Software for a specific input/output device)

• Boot Program (Loads the operating system into main memory when the computer turns on)

• BIOS (Basic Input/Output System; Manages communication between input/output devices and the operating system)

System Software Examples

• System Software that makes the computer usable by managing computer hardware and software.

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What is an Operating System (OS)?

Purpose of Operating System (OS)

• Manages memory allocation among applications

• Manages multi-tasking

• Displays a Graphical User Interface (GUI)

  • Enables you to interact with the computer using application displays and icons rather than a text-based console

Multiple Select

What is the purpose of the Operating System (OS)? There is more than one correct answer.

• Manage computer hardware and software

• Manages multi-tasking

• Makes the computer usable.

• Displays a Graphical User Interface.

​​Microsoft Windows

Apple Mac OS

Linux

Multiple Choice

This operating system is commonly found on most PCs (personal computers) such as at schools or an office.

• Microsoft Windows

• Apple Mac OS

• Linux

Multiple Choice

Called Apps or Programs and is used daily by the user to perform tasks.

• System Software

• User Application Software

Multiple Choice

Games, Word Processors, Web Browsers, and any office applications are considered ...

• System Software

• User Application Software

Multiple Choice

System Utilities/Tools, Device Drivers, and the Operating System (OS) are considered ...

• System Software

• User Application Software

Poll

How do you feel about your knowledge of software and operating systems after this lesson?

• I still have some questions or confusion, but understand better.

• I completely understand.

• I am completely lost and confused.