Categories of Software Overview
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What is the main function of Systems Software?

  • Provide security controls for the computer system
  • Enable users to perform specific information-processing activities
  • Develop software programs for users
  • Manage and control the operation of the computer system (correct)

    • Which category of software allows users to develop their own software?

  • Utility Programs
  • Application Software
  • Software Development Programs (correct)
  • Operating System

    • What is the purpose of Fourth-generation languages like SQL?

  • To represent characters and numbers using one and zeros
  • To simplify code using assembly language
  • To make producing code easier than third generation languages (correct)
  • To manage system performance and security controls

    • What was used to somewhat simplify the time-consuming task of coding in First-generation software?

    <p>Assembly language</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of software provides tools to support the operation and management of a computer system such as antivirus software?

    <p>Utility Programs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which generation of software required a programmer to work in one and zeros?

    <p>First generation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of Application Software?

    <p>Perform specific information-processing activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Systems Software - UTILITY PROGRAMS' provide tools for which purposes?

    <p>Monitoring system performance and providing security controls</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What specialized software is used by a server to manage the network?

    <p>Network Operating System (NOS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to computers or devices connected to a network?

    <p>Clients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a disadvantage of installing a network according to the text?

    <p>Cost of installing the network and ensuring a secure and reliable network service</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hardware pieces are used to link different networks together?

    <p>Routers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an advantage of having a network according to the text?

    <p>Collaboration among people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the access point for users of a network?

    <p>End-user Computer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Software Resources

    • Software can be categorized into two types: Systems Software and Application Software.
    • Systems Software manages and controls the operation of the computer system, performing tasks on behalf of the user.
    • Application Software enables users to perform specific information-processing activities.

    Categories of Systems Software

    • Operating System software manages and controls the operation of the computer system.
    • Software Development Programs allow users to develop their own software to carry out processing tasks.
    • Utility Programs provide a range of tools that support the operation and management of a computer system.

    Software Development Programs

    • First Generation languages require a programmer to work in ones and zeros to represent characters and numbers.
    • Second Generation languages use assembly language, which simplifies the tasks.
    • Third Generation languages, such as FORTRAN, EGO, and BAST, make producing code easier.
    • Fourth Generation languages, such as SQL, are built around a database system and make producing code even easier.

    Utility Programs

    • Examples include programs that monitor system performance, provide security controls, antivirus software, backup software, and disk tools.

    Network Components

    • Server controls the flow of information around the network, manages network resources, and uses a Network Operating System (NOS).
    • End-user Computers or Terminals are also known as clients, nodes, or workstations, and are the access point for users of a network.
    • Telecommunications Processors are pieces of hardware that link street networks together, including Hubs, Routers, Firewall, and Middleware.

    Advantages and Disadvantages of Networking

    • Advantages:
      • Allows people to collaborate
      • Allows hardware to be shared more cost-effectively
      • Helps businesses connect with customers, suppliers, and collaborators
      • Reduces costs through the use of facilities such as email
      • Reduces time for information flow
      • Allows sharing information by accessing a database over a network
    • Disadvantages:
      • Cost of installing and ensuring a secure and reliable network service

    Characteristics of Valuable Information

    • Accurate: error-free, dependent on the reliability of data collection, methods, and data source.

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    Explore the two main categories of software: Systems Software and Application Software. Learn about the basic categories of Systems Software including Operating Systems, Software Development Programs, and Utility Programs.

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