 5.1.1
- Computer Software
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- Candidates should be able to define define
software, giving examples;
- Candidates should be able to describe the
difference between hardware and software;
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'Software' is the
term used to describe any kind of computer program or data stored
in the computer's memory or as files on storage media. A 'software
package' is a collection of programs and supporting data or
control files which all work together to perform a specific task,
such as a word processor package.
(On a CD-ROM the computer files are the software and the disk itself is the
hardware.)
There are two main groups of software:
- Operating System (OS) software: This manages the hardware such as
CD drives and printers, manages the loading of application software such as
a spreadsheet and manages operations such as the loading and saving of
files.
- Application Software: This is software installed on the computer
to carry out specific tasks. Examples include spreadsheets, word
processors, databases, media players etc.
Software questions:
- 1 (multiple
choice - selecting the best software for the task)
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