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What is the primary function of system software?
What is the primary function of system software?
What type of software is an operating system an example of?
What type of software is an operating system an example of?
What does driver software help the computer to do?
What does driver software help the computer to do?
What is the purpose of developmental software?
What is the purpose of developmental software?
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What type of software is an example of Chrome OS?
What type of software is an example of Chrome OS?
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What is the function of an assembler?
What is the function of an assembler?
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What is the primary function of application software?
What is the primary function of application software?
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What is the purpose of a debugger?
What is the purpose of a debugger?
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What type of software is a browser an example of?
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What is the function of a compiler?
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Study Notes
System Software
- Manages and controls hardware within the system
- Examples: operating system (OS), drivers for hard drive or graphics card
- Responsible for managing and controlling hardware within the computer
- Operating system software controls basic functions of the computer, including:
- Booting up
- Running tasks
- Executing applications
- Common operating systems:
- Microsoft Windows
- Linux
- mac OS
- Chrome OS
- Driver software helps hardware communicate with the operating system, including:
- Printers
- Graphics cards
- Speakers
Developmental Software (Translators)
- Enables developers to develop, write, test, and debug other software programs
- Examples: assemblers, compilers, debuggers, and interpreters
- Converts one computer language to another, usually high-level to low-level language
- Detects and identifies errors in the process for correction
- Three types of translators:
- Compilers
- Interpreters
- Assemblers
- Debuggers are often written into these programs to identify errors in code
Application Software
- Allows users to complete specific functions on a computer
- Examples: browsers, document processing software, gaming software
- Users most often interact with this layer of software
- Examples of application software:
- Word Processing
- Presentation
- Spreadsheet
- Gaming
- Desktop publishing
- Multimedia
- Communication
- Graphics
- Career-specific software:
- Accounting
- Education
- Payroll
- Statistical
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Learn about system software, its role in managing and controlling hardware, and examples of system software including operating systems and drivers.
