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Classification of software: Explain what is meant by: • system software • application software. Understand the need for, and attributes of, different types of software.
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Hardware and software
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Classification of software
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Classification of software: Explain what is meant by: • system software • application software. Understand the need for, and attributes of, different types of software
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Which description best defines system software?
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Software that helps manage the operation of a computer system
Key terms
- System software: Software that supports the operation of a computer system.
- Application software: Software designed to enable a user to perform a particular task.
Common trap
Confusing purpose with classification: Classify software by its purpose: software that supports computer operation is system software, while software that performs a particular user task is application software.
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