Computer software Computer Literacy Form 1

Definition The set of instructions that tells the computer what to do and how to do.

The set of instructions

that tells the computer

what to do and how to

do.

Types of Software System Software Application Software Operating System System Utilities Word Processing Spreadsheet Presentation Database Web Browser

Usage of Operating System Starting the computer Managing application Managing memory Handling input and output Providing the user interface

Starting the computer

Managing application

Managing memory

Handling input and output

Providing the user interface

Usage of System Utilities To perform maintenance-types tasks such as managing disk drives, printers, and other devices to keep the computer system running smoothly.

To perform maintenance-types

tasks such as managing disk

drives, printers, and other devices

to keep the computer system

running smoothly.

System Utilities Programs Backup software Antivirus software Scanning and defragmenting disk File compression utilities System update Troubleshooting

Backup software

Antivirus software

Scanning and defragmenting disk

File compression utilities

System update

Troubleshooting

Application software All of the programs that enable you to use the computer for your work. Many types of application software exist that enable user to perform a variety of task.

All of the programs that enable you

to use the computer for your work.

Many types of application software

exist that enable user to perform a

variety of task.