SOFTWARE

Definition Of Software

• Software is also called a computer program

• consists of a series of instructions that tells the hardware of a computer what to do or how to do it

Usage Of Software

• can interact with the program through its user interface

• user interface controls how you enter data, instructions and how information is displayed on the screen.

Types Of Software

1. System Software2. Application Software

1. SYSTEM SOFTWARE

• used to control and manage computer devices and operations

• It consists of : a) Operating System -- A set of programs

that coordinates all the activities among the computer hardware devices

b) Utility Programme -- A type of system software that allows a user to perform maintenance type tasks

2. APPLICATION SOFTWARE

• all programs that perform specific tasks for users

• Examples :

EXERCISES

Fill in the blank with correct answer.1. Software is also called a _____________2. Software can interact with the

_______through its user interface3. There are _____ types of software.4. List all types of software 5. Give 2 examples of application software