• Word Processing • Oracle (used by • Account Billi
(Microsoft Word, Guardian Group and Software
OpenOffice Writer, Sagicor Group but • Accounting S
Apple Pages …) customized to meet • Advertising
• Spreadsheet their specific Managemen
(Microsoft Excel, requirements) • Asset Invento
OpenOffice Calc, Software
Refers to computer This type of software is a This type of software is A software that is Apple Numbers …) • Banking Soft
applications that are not general-purpose created or designed specially designed for • Database
designed for a particular software that has been specifically for a user or an a specific task Management
business, industry, or modified by a organization by a (Microsoft Access,
department. It is programmer to fit the programmer. It is designed Oracle …)
normally used by many needs of a user or to fit the specific needs of • Communication
people in a variety of jobs organization. the user or organization. (Microsoft Outlook,
and personal situations This enables a company to Skype, FaceTime …)
get their software exactly • Graphics/Presentatio
how they want it. n (Adobe Photoshop,
CorelDRAW …)
EXAMPLES
Software Description
Proprietary Software
Open Source Software
Bespoke Software
Popular Application Programs
Function Description
Sets the rules for controlling hardware resources such as peripheral devices like keyboard and mouse, the amount of
memory used, CPU time allocation and disk space used.
This process consists of four basic steps:
1. The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) is activated when the user powers on the CPU.
2. In the POST check, the BIOS verifies that all attached devices are in place
3. The OS is loaded into RAM
4. Configuration and customization settings are checked
1. Memory management – Splits up program to share between main memory and secondary storage (virtual
memory)
2. Input/Output (I/O) Management - Controls the flow of information between devices through drivers.
3. Process Management – Allocates time for processes to use the CPU, checks on the processes waiting to use
the CPU, and signals when the CPU is available.
4. File Management:
⮚ The OS allows you to organize the contents of your computer in a hierarchical structure of directories,
folders, libraries, and drives.
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Category Examples
Hardware User ❖ Touch Screen
Interface
❖ Specialized Keyboards – ergonomic, braille, etc.
❖ Mouse
❖ Sensors
Examples Description
Software User Requires you to type in commands using a special
Interface
language.
Allows you to make a selection from a list.
An easy to use interface which is characterized by
the acronym WIMP – Windows, Icons, Menus
(Pop-up & Pull down), Pointers
Touch
Work with hardware touch screen. It allows for a
response when a section of the screen has been
touched.
Type of Processing Description Advantages (2) Disadvantages (2) Applica
Batch
Time-Sharing
On-Line
Real - Time
OS Characteristics Description
Multi-Tasking
Multi-Programming
Multi-Processing
Multi-User
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