Software Flashcards
What is a programme?
The stored sets of instructions given to the processor to run
Where is software stored on a dedicated system?
A chip of some sort
What is the software like on dedicated systems?
Specific to the job it only changes when the software is updated
Where can multipurpose computers store their software?
- hardisks
- memory sticks
- SD cards
- optical disks
What happens when the programme is required ?
It is loaded into RAM and the instructions are sent one at a time to the processor
What are they types of software?
- system
- application
- utility
System software
Controls the hardware
Application software
Handles real world jobs that the user wants to do
Utility software
Maintains computer systems but had limited functionality
How can software be produced?
Using programming languages or an automatic software generator
What would programmers have to do without system software?
Take into account the precise movement of data
What does system software hide?
The complexities of hardware
What does system software allow the operator to do?
Operate the computer without having to write programmes
What is the main part of system software?
The operating system
What is he operating system?
A set of programmes which controls the hardware and lets user / apps work with the computer
