Types of Software Overview

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What distinguishes Special Purpose Application Software from General Purpose Application Software?

  • It is limited to professional documents.
  • It is designed for specific user needs. (correct)
  • It can perform a wide variety of tasks.
  • It is typically more complex.

Which of the following is considered General Purpose Application Software?

  • Reservation system
  • Payroll system
  • Word processing software (correct)
  • Billing system

What is the primary function of Electronic Spreadsheet software?

  • To create animated presentations
  • To design professional newsletters
  • To edit images and graphics
  • To perform calculations and generate charts (correct)

Which type of software is designed to create professional documents combining text and graphics?

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What type of software would you use to create interactive videos and animations?

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What is the primary role of system software in a computer?

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Which of the following is NOT a type of system software?

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Which type of software is designed to execute specific tasks for the user?

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Which of the following best describes utility software?

<p>Specific programs that help manage system operations (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a language processor?

<p>To translate programming languages into machine language (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these is an example of application software?

<p>Microsoft Excel (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an Operating System primarily responsible for?

<p>Controlling and managing hardware and software resources (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about utility software is TRUE?

<p>Utility software assists in managing computer tasks and improves performance. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Software

Programs run on a computer's hardware, helping users.

System Software

Controls computer operations and internal workings.

Operating System

Manages computer's overall activities.

Language Processor

Translates programming languages into machine code.

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Utility Software

Programs for managing computers and tasks.

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Application Software

Programs for specific jobs (calculations, design, etc.).

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Microsoft Windows

Popular operating system for desktops and laptops.

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Apple's iOS

Operating system found on Apple smartphones.

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General Purpose Software

Software designed for common tasks, used by many people.

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Special Purpose Software

Software created for specific needs, often for a particular business or organization.

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Word Processing Software

Used to create professional documents, like letters, reports, and essays.

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Spreadsheet Software

Helps organize data and perform calculations, great for budgets and analyzing numbers.

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Presentation Software

Creates visual presentations with slides, images, and text, for communicating ideas.

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Study Notes

Software Types

  • Software is a collection of programs running on computer hardware, aiding user tasks.
  • Two main types: System software and Application software.

System Software

  • System software controls the overall functions and internal operations of a computer system.
  • Three main types:
    • Operating System: Needed to operate a computer; manages overall computer activities.
      • Examples: Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Windows Phone OS
    • Language Processor: Translates programming languages into machine language.
    • Utility Software: Performs tasks related to managing computer, devices, or programs.
      • Examples: Anti-virus software (Avast, AVG, Bitdefender), file compression (Zip, WinZip, bzip2, WinRAR).

Application Software

  • Application software performs specific tasks for users.
  • Two categories:
    • General Purpose: Performs various tasks meeting common needs.
      • Examples: Word processing, spreadsheets, presentations.
    • Special Purpose: Designed for particular tasks.
      • Examples: Reservation systems, billing systems, payroll systems.

Application Software Examples

  • Word processing: Creates professional-looking documents quickly and efficiently.
  • Electronic spreadsheets: Performs calculations and displays data in charts.
  • Presentation software: Presents ideas or concepts effectively.
  • Desktop publishing: Combines text and graphics for professional documents (e.g., newsletters, brochures.)
  • Graphics software: Creates images (charts, graphs, photographs, logos).
  • Multimedia software: Creates interactive content (e.g., video, animation, sound, graphics, text).

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