Software
Unit 6 Summary - Part 1
Your computers have both hardware and software.
Why are Software Created?
Software is created by programmers,
using programming languages.
System software:
is any software that enables the computer to work properly, such as:
1. operating systems / OS
2. compiler / interpreter / assembler / translator / library program
3. utility software
All application software have to be compatible to the operating system and hardware.
Operating Systems:
is a big software that helps processors to control and organise the whole computer system. Example:
Microsoft Windows, Ubuntu Linux, MacOS, Red Hat, Unix, Android, etc.
Application software:
is any application that carries out useful work for us.
(It's also called software that performs user-oriented tasks). Example:
Word processors, spreadsheet applications, video editors, photo editors, music players, video players, web browsers, communication app, calculators, etc.
Utility software:
is an extra system feature, that may not be included in your operating system.
drivers, anti virus, firewall, cache and cookies cleaners, etc.
Peripherals = input and output devices
A processor / CPU is the brain of a computer
Memory and Storage are different
Oxford AQA IGCSE 2019
11.1.
Explain what application software is. (1 mark)
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Answer:
is any application that carries out useful work for us.
Alternative answer:
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programs that perform user-oriented tasks.
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tasks the user needs to do independently of owning a computer.
11.2.
State one example of a type of system software. (1 mark)
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Answer:
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operating system / OS
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compiler / interpreter / assembler / translator / library program
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utility (examples: drivers, anti virus, firewall, cache and cookies cleaners)
