Exam-style question
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A school needs software for two purposes: keeping the computer system operating and helping students produce written assignments. Classify the software needed for each purpose and explain the attributes that make each classification suitable.
Model answer
What a good answer should say
- Software that keeps the computer system operating should be classified as system software.
- Its relevant attribute is that it provides underlying support for the operation of the computer system.
- Software that helps students produce written assignments should be classified as application software.
- Its relevant attribute is that it is designed for a specific user task, in this case creating written work.
Explanation
Why this works
A strong answer identifies system software for operating the computer and application software for producing assignments. It also links the classification to the relevant attribute and explains why the two types are needed for different purposes.
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