Software (Application and System Software)
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The document outlines various types of software, including application software, which can be general-purpose (off-the-shelf) or special-purpose (designed for specific tasks). It also discusses bespoke software tailored to unique user needs, highlighting their respective advantages and disadvantages. Additionally, it notes the existence of system software types such as library programs, utility programs, and operating systems.
Software (Application and System Software)
- 2. Programs that perform specific tasks (Definitions) Designed to do one or two tasks very well and nothing else e.g. compress a file and save it
- 3. Programs, data, code or resources that can be called by other programs (Definitions) Software that converts programming languages into machine code (0s and 1s)
- 4. Application Software There are different types of application software's that perform different tasks General – Purpose Software Special – Purpose Software Bespoke Software
- 5. General - Purpose Software • This is sometimes known as “Off-The-Shelf” software • It provides many features that the user will want and features the user may never use Advantages • Cheap • Easily available • Thoroughly tested • Lots of user support Examples • Word Processors • Spreadsheets • Graphics application
- 6. Special - Purpose Software • It is used to complete specific tasks and may be specially made for a company Examples • CCTV • ATM • Monitoring System
- 7. Bespoke Software • Software system is designed and developed specifically for them • Also known as “Tailor - Made” Advantages • Exact software • Suit needs Disadvantages • Expensive • Long time to develop • May need to employ a large team • Little user support
- 8. System Software There are different types of system software's that are used for different purposes Library Programs Utility Programs Operating System