1.2.1 Types of software

• System software manages computer hardware and resources.

  True
• Operating systems allocate memory and schedule tasks.


  True
• Match the system software category with its example:

  Operating Systems ↔️ Windows

  Utility Programs ↔️ Disk Defragmenter

  Device Drivers ↔️ Printer Driver
• Device drivers translate instructions for hardware operation.


  True
• Entertainment software includes video games and music streaming apps.


  True
• What is software defined as?

  Instructions for computer tasks
• What are the three main types of system software?

  Operating systems, utilities, device drivers
• Device drivers translate instructions for hardware operation
• Order the tasks performed by application software categories:

  1️⃣ Productivity software assists in creating documents

  2️⃣ Web browsers enable internet access

  3️⃣ Multimedia software allows editing of media

  4️⃣ Entertainment software provides recreational activities

  5️⃣ Business software automates business processes
• Web browsers allow users to interact with web-based applications.


  True
• Open-source software is highly customizable due to its accessible source code
• What is the definition of software?

  Instructions for computer tasks
• What is the role of system software in a computer system?

  Manages hardware and resources
• Order the types of system software based on their role in a computer system:

  1️⃣ Operating Systems

  2️⃣ Utility Programs

  3️⃣ Device Drivers
• What is the primary role of device drivers in a computer system?

  Enable hardware communication
• Operating systems allocate memory
• Web browsers enable users to access the internet
• Commercial software requires users to purchase a license
• System software allows application software to run effectively
• System Software manages and controls computer hardware
• What is the main function of system software?

  Manages computer hardware
• Productivity software includes tools like Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• What is the key difference between commercial and open-source software in terms of licensing?

  Commercial software requires purchase
• What is packaged software designed for?

  Commercial use by multiple customers
• Application software is designed for end-users to perform specific tasks
• Match the software type with its definition:

  System Software ↔️ Manages computer hardware

  Application Software ↔️ Performs specialized user tasks
• Utility programs perform maintenance tasks to optimize computer performance
• What is the primary role of system software?

  Manage computer hardware
• What is the purpose of application software?

  Perform specific tasks
• What is the key role of application software?

  Empower user productivity
• Operating systems handle core functions like memory allocation and task scheduling.


  True
• The primary role of system software is to manage the computer's hardware and resources.


  True
• Match the entertainment software category with an example:

  Video games ↔️ Minecraft

  Music streaming apps ↔️ Spotify
• Custom-built software is designed for specific organizational needs.


  True
• Match the feature with the type of software it relates to:

  High customization ↔️ Custom-built software

  Limited flexibility ↔️ Packaged software