Software

Software
4.1.1 System software and application software
4.2. Operating system

Lesson Objectives

• Distinguish between System and Application Software:

• Understand the Hardware and Software Hierarchy

• Identify and Explain Application Software Functions

• Analyze the Roles of the Operating System

Mr Azizbek & Mr Ohioleibek

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What is Software

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Examples of Application Software

System software: Programs that provide the services that the computer requires, including operating system and utility software.

Application software: Programs that provide the services that the user requires.

Multiple Choice

Which option best describes system software?

• Programs used for creating school presentations

• Software that controls and manages hardware

• Tools for editing photos and sound tracks

• Applications for browsing web pages online

Multiple Choice

Which software is mainly used to organise numerical data using formulas?

• Database processing software system

• Spreadsheet calculation software tool

• Graphics manipulation editing suite

Multiple Choice

What is the primary role of a device driver?

• Compress files to reduce storage size

• Translate data for hardware devices

• Protect systems from harmful viruses

• Store backups on remote servers

Multiple Choice

Which feature is typical of a Graphical User Interface (GUI)?

• Typed commands entered line by line

• Interaction using icons and pointers

• Memory use smaller than command line

• Requires no operating system installed

Fill in the Blank

Software such as anti-virus and disk defragmenter are called __________________ programs.