2. System software
The system software is a
type of computer program
that is designed to run a
computer’s hardware and
application programs.
The system software is the
interface between the
hardware and user
applications.
3.
4. Operating system
The collection of software
that manages hardware
resources of a computer
and provides collective
services to the user.
8. Program
Translator
A translator is a
programming language
processor that converts a
computer program from
one language to another.
It takes a program
written in source code
and converts it into
machine code.
10. Activity
Define system software.
Write any two functions of
system software.
What is an operating system?
Write its important
functions.
What is meant by a language
translator? What are the
major roles of translators?
11. Utility
Software
It is a program that performs a
specific task, which is usually
related to managing the system
resources.
designed to help analyze,
configure, optimize, or maintain
a computer and enhance the
computer’s performance.
13. Advantages of utility software
• It performs a specific and useful function to maintain and
increase the efficiency of a computer system
• Aids in keeping the computer free from unwanted software
threats such as viruses or spyware
• Adds functionality that allows the user to customize your desktop
and user interface
• Manages computer memory and enhances performance
14. Activity: True or False
• Software is classified into two categories.
• System software supports the execution of other application
software.
• An interpreter translates the whole program at a time.
• A compiler translates one instruction at a time.
• Every computer needs operating system software.
15. Draw lines
to match
• System Software
• Application Software
• Compiler
• Interpreter
• translates whole
program to machine
language.
• Microsoft Word
• program line by line to
machine language
• Windows XP