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SOFTWARE &

THE CLOUD
Module 1.1
GRADE 8 RECAP – SOFTWARE
▪ Computers need instructions that tell them what to do.
▪ These take the form of software (also called programs, applications or
apps).

Operating System (OS): the software that controls


the computer’s operation

▪ On mobile devices the OS is usually Android or iOS (Apple devices


only).
▪ On desktops and laptops the OS is usually Windows or macOS (Apple
computers only).

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GRADE 8 RECAP – SOFTWARE

▪ When you need to do something specific on your computer (e.g. play


a game, send or receive messages or watch a movie), you need
software that was created for that task.
▪ Any computer or mobile device has many such apps installed on it, e.g.
▪ Photo editing – editing pictures
▪ Word processor – create all kinds of documents
▪ Spreadsheet program – calculations with numbers

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CATEGORIES OF
System software – to control,
SOFTWARE
support and manage the
computer.
• Operating system (OS)
• Utility software
Software Application software – allows
categories users to perform specific
tasks.

System Application
Software Software
ACTIVITY 1
Read the comic Terrific Tumi and
the troubled Baba to find the
answers to the questions on page 3.
MAIN SOFTWARE CATEGORIES: Summary

System Software – Application Software –


controls, supports and allows users to perform
manages the computer specific tasks
The operating system – Different types for different types
controls the computer’s operation of tasks
(e.g. Windows, macOS, Android
Written to work with a specific
and iOS)
operating system
Utility Software – provides tools
to manage the computer (e.g.
anti-virus and backup software)
SOFTWARE BASICS

Application software lets your


computing device become a
multi-purpose tool.

A computer can only open a specific


type of file if you have the right type of
app for it.

Remember, PDF is a useful format to


share documents. You don’t need the
software it was created in to open it, just
get a free PDF reader on the internet.
CLOUD
COMPUTING This is when you use
resources and apps over
the internet.

Some examples are


storing files online and
using programs that run
from servers on the
internet.
ACTIVITY 2
Read the comic Terrific Tumi and
the confusing Cloud to find the
answers to the questions on page 5.
THE CLOUD: Summary

a (huge)
and housed
The cloud collection owned by around the
in data
is of companies world.
centres
computers

▪ These computers can be accessed through the internet


▪ They can be used for anything depending on the software they run
CLOUD SERVICES

Shopping
Education

Banking
Video streaming

Cloud storage

and much more!


CLOUD STORAGE

What is it?
Storage space on a server
that is connected to the
internet.
Examples of cloud
storage services: Dropbox,
OneDrive, Google Drive
CLOUD STORAGE – CONSIDERATIONS

Advantages Things to watch out for


▪ You can get your files on here ▪ If you have a slow (or no)
from any computing device in internet connection, you can’t
the world – you just need your access your files
login details
▪ If anyone finds out your login
▪ It’s a popular way to share files details they have access to all
with others and make backups your files in the cloud
ACTIVITY 3
Watch the video GoogleDrive for a
demonstration of how to use Google
Drive.

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