Types of Software — Flashcards

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Software is a set of programs that tell the computer what to do. It helps the hardware (physical parts) work properly. Without software, a computer cannot function. For example, an operating system or…

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Hardware refers to the physical parts of a computer like monitor, keyboard, and CPU. Software refers to programs or instructions that run on the computer. Hardware is touched, while software is seen o…

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The two main types of software are: 1) System Software – manages the computer (like operating systems), and 2) Application Software – helps users do specific tasks (like typing or playing music).

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System software is a program that controls the computer’s hardware and helps other software run. It works in the background. The most common example is the operating system, like Windows or Android.

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1) Operating System (like Windows), 2) Compiler (translates code), and 3) Interpreter / Assembler / Loader / Text Editor. These are core programs that help the computer function at a basic level.

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An operating system (OS) is system software that manages all computer functions like running programs, storing files, and connecting devices. Examples: Windows, macOS, Android.

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A compiler is a system software that converts a program written in high-level language (like Python) into machine code that the computer can understand. It checks the whole program at once.

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A compiler translates the entire program at once, while an interpreter translates and runs the program line by line. Interpreters are slower but help find errors quickly.