The document is a self-access learning module on computer software and ICT literacy for secondary school students. It explains the definition of software, its functions in interacting with hardware, and the types of software including operating systems and utility programs. The module aims to enhance understanding of how software operates and its role in managing computer tasks.

1. Computer Software
ICT Literacy for secondary school
Self Access Learning Module

2. Also called Computer Program.
It consists of a series of instructions that
tells the hardware of a computer what to do
or how to do it.
Some instruction direct the computer
to allow you to input data from a keyboard &
store it in the memory.
Definition of Software1
Computer Program give series of
instructions to perform some task
1 Delete the table
Print the data
Add new data2
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Other instructions cause data stored in memory
to be used in calculations.

3. Software is used so that you can interact with the
program through its user interface.
Usage of Software2 Set of menus through which a user
communicates with a program.
For example “Play” (user interface)
button allow you to communicate with
a program/software
user interface
you program/softwareUser interface
User interface controls how you enter data,
instructions and how information is displayed on.

4. Type of Software3
To control & manage computer
devices and operations.
All programs that perform
specific tasks for users,
which include.

5. Type of Software3
Operating System
Utility Programme
2.Mac OS X
A set of programs that coordinates
all the activities among the
computer hardware devices
3.Unix
4.Windows XP
1.File Manager
2.Antivirus
3.Diagnostic Utility
4.Screen Saver
1.linux
A type of system software that allows a
user to perform maintenance –type tasks
All programs that perform specific tasks for users
Operating System
Utility Programme

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