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Software Knowledge Organiser

The document outlines the differences between application software and system software, providing definitions and examples of each. It includes a table listing frequently used software, specifying whether they are applications or operating systems, along with their purposes and devices used. Key examples include Microsoft Word and Google Chrome as application software, and Windows 10 and iOS as operating systems.

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Software Knowledge Organiser

The document outlines the differences between application software and system software, providing definitions and examples of each. It includes a table listing frequently used software, specifying whether they are applications or operating systems, along with their purposes and devices used. Key examples include Microsoft Word and Google Chrome as application software, and Windows 10 and iOS as operating systems.

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Software Knowledge Organiser

7.5
Complete the table below to include examples of the names of software you use
frequently. Say whether it is an example of applications software or an operating system.
What type of device did you use the software on/what did you use it for?
Software name Systems software or What did you use it
Applications software (definition)
applications software for/what device did you
Application software enables a user
use it on?
to perform a
Microsfot word Application software Write documents: laptop
specific task.
Google chrome Application software Browsing the web: laptop
Scratch Application software Learn programming: laptop
Applications software (examples) iOS Operating system Use iphone to play game
- Google chrome Windows 10 Operating system Run apps on laptop
- Canva Zoom Application software Video call on laptop
- Microsoft word

Systems software (definition)


System software is responsible for Operating systems (definition) Utility programs (definition)
running hardware Manages the software and hardware Programs designed to help
that make up the computer users maintain, optimize, and
and managing computer systems. system. manage the computer system

Systems software (examples) Operating systems (examples) Utility programs (examples)


Operating system, device drivers, Windows, Mac OS X, Linux and - Antivirus software
utility software iOS - Backup software

Cambridge Lower Secondary Computing 7 Student’s Book © Margaret Debbadi and Pam Jones 2022

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