Allows users to accomplish one or more tasks. It includes word processing, web browsing and almost any other task for which you might install software. (Some application software is pre-installed on most computer systems.)

• System software

• Application software

• System utilities

• Driver software

Helps run the computer hardware and computer system itself includes operating systems, device drivers, diagnostic tools and more.

• System software

• Application software

• Driver software

• System Utilities

Operating system type that allows two or more parts of the same process running at the same time.

• Multithreading

• Multitasking

• Multiuser

• Multimeter

Operating system type that allows two or more processes running at the same time.

• Multithreading

• Multitasking

• Multiuser

• Multimeter

Operating system type that allows two or more users work with the computer at the same time.

• Multithreading

• Multitasking

• Multiuser

• Multimeter

The computer’s primary storage area. It stores the applications and programs that run on the PC, as well as any work created by users.

• Hard Disk drive
• Zip Drive
• Optical Drive
• Floppy Disk Drive

These cards are installed inside a PC and are responsible for determining the quality of the audio output by the computer. They hold their own memory (in MB), which is why they add to a computer’s capability.

• Sound Card
• Video Card
• LAN Card
• RAM

This Network Interface Card allows a computer to be connected to a network.

• Sound Card
• Network Card
• Video Card
• RAM

Is an open source free operating system for computer which is not widely used by schools at present, though it may be suitable for schools who are aware of its capabilities.

• Linux
• Windows
• IOS
• Android

Are programs used to identify problems on a computer or piece of equipment. These programs test the onboard systems for issues and help to alert users of potential problems or breakdowns.

• Multitester
• LAN Tester
• Diagnostic software
• Multimeter