Software vs. Operating System

Software refers to the ​ (a)   of electronic program ​ (b)   or data a computer processor ​ (c)   to perform a task or operation.

• set
• instructions
• reads

Select two main types of software:

• system software

• application software

• operating system

• files

Match the following

• Main program that controls how the computer works and controls any devices attached.

• Application software

• Includes programs that are dedicated to managing the computer itself, such as the operating system

• Systems Software

• Performs specific tasks for an end-user like creating documents, playing games etc.

• Operating System

Operating system ​ (a)   and install ​ (b)   Devices. Handles input and outputs and handles system errors, and alerts user if any ​ (c)   .

• recognises
• peripheral
• detected

The operating system loads and ​ (a)   other software applications into the ​ (b)   . Moves data to and from the hard disk. Allows software to communicate with the ​ (c)   .

• runs
• userInterface
• hardware

Select all tasks of operating system:

• Shares out system memory

• handles errors and report it to user

• allow communication between software and hardware

• loads and runs other software applications

Communication between the user and the device is possible because of the presence of the ​ (a)   The operating system is designed with a ​ (b)   to allow communication between its user and device.

• operatingSystem.
• userInterface