3.4.3 Software classification

• What is application software designed to perform?

  Specific tasks for users
• Match the software type with its description:

  System Software ↔️ Controls hardware resources

  Utility Software ↔️ Maintains and optimizes system

  Application Software ↔️ Performs user-specific tasks
• Order the three main types of software based on their primary purpose:

  1️⃣ System Software

  2️⃣ Utility Software

  3️⃣ Application Software
• System software provides an operating environment for application software
• What are examples of system software?

  Windows, macOS, Linux
• Utility software maintains, secures, and optimizes the computer system.


  True
• What are examples of application software?

  Word processors, spreadsheets, web browsers
• Application software is designed to meet user needs and accomplish specific goals.


  True
• Examples of system software include operating systems like Windows, macOS, and Linux
• What do device drivers enable communication between?

  Operating system and hardware
• Creative software allows users to create and edit visual, audio, and video content.


  True
• What distinguishes open source software from proprietary software?

  Source code accessibility
• What is software defined as?

  Sets of instructions
• System software controls and manages the computer's hardware resources
• Utility software is designed to perform specific tasks to maintain, secure, or optimize the system.


  True
• System software manages and controls the computer's hardware resources
• What is the primary purpose of system software?

  Manage hardware resources
• Application software is designed to directly serve user needs and accomplish specific tasks.


  True
• Productivity software, such as Microsoft Word, assists with document creation, organization, and task management
• Match the type of application software with its example:

  Entertainment Software ↔️ Fortnite

  Utilities ↔️ Norton Antivirus
• Proprietary software typically requires paid licenses.

  True
• Match the software type with its description:

  System Software ↔️ Controls hardware resources

  Utility Software ↔️ Maintains system security
• Categorize the following software types based on their descriptions:

  1️⃣ System Software - Controls and manages hardware resources

  2️⃣ Utility Software - Performs tasks to maintain, secure, or optimize the system

  3️⃣ Application Software - Designed to perform specific tasks for users
• The purpose of system software is to manage and control the computer's hardware resources
• Match the type of application software with its example:

  Creative Software ↔️ GarageBand

  Productivity Software ↔️ Google Sheets

  Utilities ↔️ CCleaner
• Device drivers enable communication between the operating system and hardware devices.
• Arrange the following types of software based on their primary purpose:

  1️⃣ System software

  2️⃣ Utility software

  3️⃣ Application software
• Match the type of application software with its description:

  Productivity software ↔️ Assists with document creation and task management

  Creative software ↔️ Creates and edits visual, audio, and video content

  Entertainment software ↔️ Provides entertainment and leisure activities

  Utilities ↔️ Enhances system performance and security
• Open source software allows anyone to access, modify, and distribute the source code.


  True
• What is the primary purpose of utility software?

  Maintain and optimize the system
• System software provides an operating environment for application software to run.


  True
• What are three examples of application software mentioned in the text?

  Word processors, spreadsheets, web browsers
• Software is a set of instructions that tells computer hardware how to perform tasks.
• What is the primary purpose of software in general?

  Direct computer hardware
• System software provides an operating environment for application software to run.


  True
• What is an example of a device driver?

  Printer driver
• What are three examples of system software mentioned in the text?

  Windows, macOS, Linux
• Firmware is embedded into hardware devices to provide low-level control.

  True
• What is the primary purpose of application software?

  Specific user tasks
• Fortnite and Netflix are examples of entertainment software.