4 Software

Question 1

Name the two types of softwares

Answer 1

system software and application software

Question 2

Name the general features of system software

Answer 2

» set of programs to control and manage the operation of computer hardware
» provides a platform on which other software can run
» allow hardware and software to run
» provides a human computer interface (HCI)
» controls the allocation and usage of hardware resources

Question 3

Name the general features of application software

Answer 3

» used to perform various applications
» perform specific tasks using the computer’s resources
» may be a single program (NotePad) or a suite of programs (Microsoft Office)
» user can execute the software as and when they require