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Student Handout - Software

Software is classified into System Software, which manages hardware, and Application Software, which allows users to perform specific tasks. System Software includes Operating Systems, Utility Programs, and Drivers, while Application Software encompasses General-purpose, Special-purpose, Custom-written, Customized, and Integrated types. User interfaces vary from Command Line to Graphical and Touch Interfaces, and it's important to distinguish between system and application software to avoid common mistakes.

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Student Handout - Software

Software is classified into System Software, which manages hardware, and Application Software, which allows users to perform specific tasks. System Software includes Operating Systems, Utility Programs, and Drivers, while Application Software encompasses General-purpose, Special-purpose, Custom-written, Customized, and Integrated types. User interfaces vary from Command Line to Graphical and Touch Interfaces, and it's important to distinguish between system and application software to avoid common mistakes.

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Study Notes: Types of Software

1. What is Software? Software is a set of instructions that tells a computer what to do.
It is classified into two main types: System Software and Application Software.

2. System Software Helps run and manage computer hardware.

Type Description Examples

Operating Controls hardware and manages other Windows, macOS,


System software Linux

Utility Programs Perform maintenance tasks Antivirus, Disk Cleanup

Drivers Help the computer use hardware Printer driver, Display


properly driver

3. Application Software Allows users to perform specific tasks.

Type Description Examples

General-purpose Can be used for many tasks Word processors, spreadsheets

Special-purpose Designed for a specific job Payroll software, hotel booking

Custom-written Made for a specific user or Custom hospital management


company system

Customized Modified from existing A modified invoicing software


software

Integrated Multiple tools in one Microsoft Office, Google


Package Workspace

4. User Interfaces in Software The way users interact with software.

Type Description Example

Command Line Text-based commands MS-DOS, Linux terminal

Menu-driven Options shown in a menu format ATM screen, mobile settings

Graphical (GUI) Uses icons, buttons, and windows Windows, macOS

Touch Interface Controlled by touch Smartphones, tablets


5. Exam Tip: If a question mentions a device doing a specific task (like managing files or
printing), it's likely about system software. If it’s about a user creating or doing
something (like typing or calculating), it's application software.

6. Common Mistakes:

• Confusing general-purpose with special-purpose software

• Mixing up system software with application software

• Forgetting that drivers are part of system software

Remember:

• System software makes the computer run.

• Application software helps you do your work!

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