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Software Worksheet

This document discusses different types of computer software including: - Proprietary software which can be customized for specific organizations. - Open source software which is available for free use and modification. - Bespoke software which is designed specifically for a user or organization. It also provides examples of popular application programs like word processing, spreadsheet, and database management software.

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Software Worksheet

This document discusses different types of computer software including: - Proprietary software which can be customized for specific organizations. - Open source software which is available for free use and modification. - Bespoke software which is designed specifically for a user or organization. It also provides examples of popular application programs like word processing, spreadsheet, and database management software.

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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.
⮚ C:/MyDocuments/School/Fun.txt
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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