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The document discusses different types of software including system software, application software, utility software, and examples of each. It also discusses the importance of backing up data regularly and differences between word processing software and presentation software.

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Class 5th Chapter 2

The document discusses different types of software including system software, application software, utility software, and examples of each. It also discusses the importance of backing up data regularly and differences between word processing software and presentation software.

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Class-5th COMPUTER Notes

Chapter-2
TYPES OF SOFTWARE ANSWER THE
FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:-

1.Define the term software. Name its types.


Ans.A software is a collection of a programme that is
stored and round the computer hardware, and health
services to work on computer. It is that part of a
computer , which cannot be touched or seen.
Software Is of two types system software and
application software.
2.What is an operating system? Mention its two
functions.
Ans.An operating system is needed to operate a
computer. It controls the overall activities of a
computer. It acts as a link between the user and the
hardware, and enables them to work together.
The two main functions of operating system are
 An operating system controls the working of all
the input and output devices.
 It runs the application software like
paint ,word ,PowerPoint etc.
3.Explain the term utility software with an example.
Ans.Utility software perform specific tasks usually
related to manage in a computer, it’s devices, or
programs. These programs assist in the smooth
functioning of the computer system and help it to
perform better.
Antivirus, backup, disk repair, file management,
compression and network programs are some of the
examples of the utility programs.
4.What do you understand by the term
defragmentation of a disk?
Ans.Fragmentation occurs when hard disk does not
findcontiguous memory to store large files.
Fragmented data needs to be rearranged and
consolidated into one contiguous area of the disk's free
space. This process is called defragmentation.
5.Describe the general purpose application software.
Also, mention any four examples.
Ans.The set of programs, developed by the
programmers in order to perform many tasks to fulfill
the general needs of the people. The four examples of
general purpose application software are:-
 Word processing software
 electronic spreadsheet
 Database management system
 Presentation software
6.Why is it important to keep the backup of your data
regularly?
Ans.It is important to keep the back up of your data
regularly this cause occasionally, hard disc may fail,
resulting in the loss of all the files stored in it. Hence,
an intelligent user keeps a backup of his files on various
secondary storage devices so that the original files can
be restored in the case of such failures.
7. Differentiate between the system software and
application software.
Ans.
System software Application softwar
System software can run independently of Application softwar
the application software. the presence of the
System software is a type of program Application softwar
installed to control the operations of a requirements of the
computer system and run the application capability of a comp
programs. installed.

8.Distinguish between the word processing software


and the presentation software.
Ans.
Word processing software Presentation softwa
a word processor helps you to create Presentation softwa
professional looking documents quickly an idea or concept i
and efficiently. software helps you
slides on a compute
business and educa
Examples :Ms word, wordpad, openoffice Examples: Ms Powe
writer etc. impress,etc.

THANK YOU

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