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The document discusses system and application software, outlining where software can be found and the two main categories: system software, which manages the computer system, and application software, which is user-focused. It provides examples of system software, functions of operating systems, and various types of application software, including productivity, financial, communication, educational, designing software, and software suites. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of logging into a computer for security and defines a strong password as one that includes a mix of characters, numbers, and symbols.

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The document discusses system and application software, outlining where software can be found and the two main categories: system software, which manages the computer system, and application software, which is user-focused. It provides examples of system software, functions of operating systems, and various types of application software, including productivity, financial, communication, educational, designing software, and software suites. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of logging into a computer for security and defines a strong password as one that includes a mix of characters, numbers, and symbols.

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Week 5 Lesson 2

System and application software

Answer the following questions


1. Where will you find computer software?
On storage media, e.g. DVD
Internet
In the RAM of the computer
2. Name two main categories software and explain the main difference between them.
System software – necessary to manage and control the whole computer system
Application software – programs developed with the user in mind
3. Name THREE examples of system software.
Operating system
Device drivers
Anti virus programs
Utility programs
4. Name THREE functions of an operating system.
Manage activities needed when a computer is turned on and shut down
Provides a user interface – GUI
Manage critical components such as the CPU and RAM
Control and manage hardware devices
Manage programs and tasks
Provides tools needed for file management
Provides security features such as logon with a user name and password
5. Collect icons of operating systems from advertisements in the local newspaper and magazines or search for
and download them from the internet. Sort them according to the type of device they will be used in:
5.1. OS for desktop and laptop computers
5.2. For PDA devices
OS for desktop and laptop computers OS for PDA devices

Windows

6. Name TWO categories of application software. Explain their purpose and give an example of each.
Any TWO of
Productivity software
Productivity software is used to produce useful documents, e.g.
• Word processors, e.g. MS Word
• Spreadsheets, e.g. MS Excel
• Desktop publishing programs, e.g. MS Publisher
Financial software
Software used in a business setup for bookkeeping and other administrative work, e.g.
• Pastel Accounting
• QuickBooks
• Pastel Payroll
Communication software
Software that enables communication, e.g.:
• E-mail and fax software, e.g. MS Outlook, Outlook Express
• Skype
Educational software
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Programs aimed at teaching and self-learning.
Types of educational software
• Courseware – training software
• Classroom aids – to assist the teacher in lesson presentation
• Assessment software - assessing and testing students in a virtual environment
• Reference software – to assist student with research
• Software aimed at revision and practicing skills
Examples of educational software
• Encyclopaedias, e.g. Encarta
• Mathematics, e.g. Cami Maths
• Reading programs, e.g. Lector
• Typing tutors
• Science programs
Designing software
Used by graphic designers, architects, etc. to create images.
Examples of design software
• Autodesk
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Photoshop
• Coral draw
• Auto CAD
Software suites
E.g. MS Office, which includes Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher, Briefcase, Outlook, Clip Organises,
OneNote, etc.
Advantages:
• Saves the user money in that it is not necessary to buy each program separately.
• Provide a basis for inter activity as they all have the same platform (look and feel). Data can be
integrated between the different applications.

7. Why is it important to log on to a computer?


It is important to protect computers from unauthorised access to data.
8. Explain what is meant by a strong password.
A password should consist of at least eight characters, letters, numbers and symbols mixed together.

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