2. 1) Computer software
2) Types of computer software
3) System software
4) Operating system
5) Utility programs
6) Application software
7) Business software
8) Graphics and multimedia software
9) Communication software
3. Software, also called a program, tells the
computer what tasks to perform and how to
perform them.
The programs and other operating
information used by a computer called
Software.
5. System software consists of the programs that
control or maintain the operations of the
computer and its devices.
-Utility program
-Operating system
6. An operating system(OS) is a set of programs
containing instructions that works together
to coordinate all the activities among
computer hardware resources
Start and
shut down a
computer
Manage
programs
Manage
Memory
Control a
network
Monitor
performance
7. A utility program is a type of system software
that
allows a user to perform maintenance‐type
tasks.
8. How an operating system handles programs
directly affects your productivity
- Single user and multiuser
- Single tasking and multitasking
- Foreground and background
- Multiprocessing
9. • Image viewer
Allows user to display, copy, and print the
contents of a graphics file
• Uninstaller
Allows user to remove a program
• Media player
Allows user to listen to audio, and watch
video files
10. Application software consists of programs
designed to make users more productive and/or assist with
personal tasks
-To make business activities more efficient
-To assist with graphics and multimedia projects
-To support home, personal, and educational tasks
-To facilitate communications
11. Business software is application software that
assists people while performing business activities
-Word processing
- Spreadsheet
- NoteTaking
- Presentation
