Software is detailed
instructions (computer programs) used to direct the operation of the computer
to perform a particular task.
4.1 System
Software
1. The operating system is software that
supervises and controls the hardware. It is the link or the interface between
the hardware and the application software. Examples of operating system
software is DOS, Unix, Windows and Linux.
2. Utility software are programs that give
the user more control over files and virus protection.
True or
False? Write out the true sentences and change the false sentences so that they
are true.
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A computer program is software |
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Software controls the movement of data within a computer system |
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Most programmers write their instructions using machine code |
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Language translators change machine code into high level language programs |
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The operating system is the software that supervises and controls the hardware |
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Serial multitasking uses several processors so that multiple programs are working at the same time |
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Single-tasking requires computers with more power and speed than multitasking |
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Utility programs perform a variety of tasks that give the user greater control over the computer system |
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File handling allows files to be copied, deleted, merged, sorted and updated |
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Modern application software does not include built-in utility programs |