System Software vs Application Software
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Which of the following is an example of system software mentioned in the text?

  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • iTunes media player
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Internet Explorer integrated into Microsoft Windows (correct)

    • What is a characteristic of ChromeOS as mentioned in the text?

  • It does not rely on cloud-based services
  • The browser functions as the only user interface (correct)
  • It requires separate installation of a web browser
  • It does not support web-based applications

    • What role does the operating system play, based on the text?

  • Developing web browser applications
  • Providing direct services to the user
  • Allowing the parts of a computer to work together (correct)
  • Running programs independently of the operating system

    • Which type of software is developed using system programming methodologies and languages, according to the text?

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    Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an example of an operating system in the text?

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    Study Notes

    System Software

    • Designed to provide a platform for other software
    • Examples include operating systems (OS) such as macOS, Linux, Android, and Microsoft Windows

    Application Software

    • Allows users to perform user-oriented tasks
    • Examples include:
      • Computational science software
      • Game engines
      • Search engines
      • Industrial automation
      • Software as a service applications
      • Creating text documents
      • Playing or developing games
      • Creating presentations
      • Listening to music
      • Drawing pictures
      • Browsing the web

    Historical Development

    • In the late 1940s, application software was custom-written by computer users to fit their specific hardware and requirements
    • System software was usually supplied by the manufacturer of the computer hardware and intended to be used by most or all users of that system

    Operating Systems and Pre-packaged Software

    • Many operating systems come pre-packaged with basic application software
    • Such software is not considered system software when it can be uninstalled without affecting the functioning of other software
    • Examples include:
      • Games and simple editing tools supplied with Microsoft Windows
      • Software development toolchains supplied with many Linux distributions

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