System & Application Software Flashcards

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What is system software?

Software that manages the computer system and its resources, and acts as a platform for application software to run on.

What is application software?

Software that performs end-user tasks, i.e. the jobs the user actually wants to do.

Give two examples of system software.

An operating system (e.g. Windows, Android) and utility programs.

Give two examples of application software.

Any two of: a word processor, a spreadsheet, a web browser, a photo editor, a game.