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Which software category is responsible for managing hardware resources?
Which software category is responsible for managing hardware resources?
- System Software (correct)
- Application Software
- Web Applications
- Embedded Software
Application software is designed to operate hardware systems with real-time computing constraints.
Application software is designed to operate hardware systems with real-time computing constraints.
False (B)
Name a software example used in technical fields for complex calculations and simulations.
Name a software example used in technical fields for complex calculations and simulations.
MATLAB
Software in smart thermostats is an example of ________ software.
Software in smart thermostats is an example of ________ software.
Match the software category to its corresponding description:
Match the software category to its corresponding description:
Which category of software relies on web servers and is accessed through a web browser?
Which category of software relies on web servers and is accessed through a web browser?
Product-line software consists of systems that are identical across different markets and customers.
Product-line software consists of systems that are identical across different markets and customers.
Give an example of artificial intelligence software used in self-driving cars.
Give an example of artificial intelligence software used in self-driving cars.
________ software is used to simulate human intelligence in tasks such as decision-making.
________ software is used to simulate human intelligence in tasks such as decision-making.
Which of the following is an example of application software?
Which of the following is an example of application software?
Web applications do not require internet access to function.
Web applications do not require internet access to function.
What type of software includes operating systems?
What type of software includes operating systems?
Versions of a word processor for different operating systems are examples of ________ software.
Versions of a word processor for different operating systems are examples of ________ software.
Match the following examples to their software categories:
Match the following examples to their software categories:
Which software category is used in devices like cars, appliances, and medical devices?
Which software category is used in devices like cars, appliances, and medical devices?
Engineering and Scientific Software is designed for typical office tasks such as word processing and spreadsheets.
Engineering and Scientific Software is designed for typical office tasks such as word processing and spreadsheets.
Name an AI-powered virtual assistant
Name an AI-powered virtual assistant
________, macOS, and Linux are examples of system software.
________, macOS, and Linux are examples of system software.
Match software applications to their category:
Match software applications to their category:
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of product-line software?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of product-line software?
Flashcards
System Software
System Software
Manages hardware and provides services for applications. Examples: Windows, macOS, Linux.
Application Software
Application Software
Aids users in performing specific tasks like word processing or spreadsheets. Examples: Microsoft Word, Excel, Photoshop.
Engineering and Scientific Software
Engineering and Scientific Software
Used for complex calculations, simulations, and data analysis in technical fields. Examples: MATLAB, AutoCAD, ANSYS.
Embedded Software
Embedded Software
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Product-Line Software
Product-Line Software
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Web Applications
Web Applications
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Artificial Intelligence Software
Artificial Intelligence Software
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Study Notes
- The nature of software is changing to reflect its evolution and diversification
System Software
- Includes operating systems and utility programs
- Manages hardware resources
- Provides services for application software
- Examples: Windows, macOS, Linux
Application Software
- Designed to help users perform specific tasks
- Examples: word processing, spreadsheets, and database management
- Examples: Microsoft Word, Excel, Photoshop
Engineering and Scientific Software
- Used in technical and scientific fields
- Used to perform complex calculations, simulations, and data analysis
- Examples: MATLAB, AutoCAD, ANSYS
Embedded Software
- Designed to operate hardware systems
- Often has real-time computing constraints
- Used in devices like cars, appliances, and medical devices
- Examples: firmware in microwaves, software in smart thermostats
Product-Line Software
- Share common features
- Customized for different markets or customers
- Often uses modular and reusable components
- Examples: Versions of a word processor for different operating systems
Web Applications
- Runs on web servers
- Accessed through a web browser
- Relies on the internet for functionality
- Highly interactive
- Examples: Google Docs, Gmail, social media platforms
Artificial Intelligence Software
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Designed to simulate human intelligence
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Used in tasks such as decision-making, pattern recognition, and problem-solving
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Includes machine learning, natural language processing, and neural networks
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Examples: virtual assistants (Siri, Alexa), self-driving car systems, AI-powered recommendation engines
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Software is adapting to different domains and increasing complexity
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Software is moving from basic utilities to intelligent systems capable of learning and decision-making
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