Software and Operating Systems
What's covered
Key facts
Examples of Operating Systems
Android and iOS are both mobile operating systems.
System Software vs Application Software
Editing a user's document is a typical application-software task.
Utility Software
An anti-virus scanner is an example of utility software.
What an Operating System Does
The OS manages files so the user can organise, store, and find their data.
Examples of Operating Systems
Android is a mobile operating system made by Google.
System Software vs Application Software
Application software runs on top of the operating system.
Utility Software
Anti-virus is a type of utility software.
What an Operating System Does
The OS task of allocating RAM to programs is called memory management.
Examples of Operating Systems
Android is the most common mobile OS globally by user share.
System Software vs Application Software
Application software is software designed for user tasks like writing, browsing, and gaming.
Sample questions
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Which is a desktop operating system?
- •Adobe Photoshop tool
- •Google Chrome browser
- •Microsoft Word app
- ✓Windows by Microsoft
Which is application software?
- •A device driver for the printer
- ✓A word processor for writing
- •An operating system controlling the computer
- •Utility software for backups
What is utility software?
- •Controls hardware and runs other programs
- ✓Helps maintain the computer
- •Lets users create documents and spreadsheets
- •Manages network connections and protocols
What is the operating system's job?
- •Connect the computer to a network
- ✓Manage hardware and programs
- •Provide tools to maintain and clean the computer
- •Write and compile code for the user
Which is a mobile operating system?
- •Adobe Photoshop tool
- ✓Android by Google
- •Google Chrome browser
- •Microsoft Word app
Which is system software?
- •A music player for songs
- •A photo editor for images
- •A word processor for writing
- ✓An operating system like Windows
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