lesson 3.0 Flashcards
TYPES OF SOFTWARE (4)
SYSTEM SOFTWARE
APPLICATION SOFTWARE
PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE
DRIVER SOFTWARE
helps the user, hardware, and application SOftware to interact and function together
System software
types of system software (2)
operating software
utility software
is essential in managing the whole computer system
System software
is system software that controls the working of computer hardware and software
Operating System
types of Application software (3)
general purpose applications
business applications
custom developed applications
is system software that helps to maintain the proper and smooth functioning of a computer system
Utility Software
or ‘AppS’ are what you engage with the most
Application software
This is productive end-user programs that help you perform tasks
Application software
- It is designed to perform a wide range of fundamental functions that a
user needs to perform on a system
General Purpose Applications
is the type of software that is not used by end-user
Programming software
- It is a type of application software designed to fulfill specific business
function and operations - These are presumed to improve the accuracy and efficiency of business
operations
Business Applications
- It is solely built for some specific organization or user based on business requirements
Custom Developed Applications
SUB-CATEGORIES OF SOFTWARE (4)
freeware
shareware
open source software
closed source software
Programs that are used to write, develop, test, and debug other software, including apps and system software
Programming software