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Concept Maps
Computer Software — Concept Maps
NIOS · Class 12 · Computer Science
3 concept maps of Computer Software for NIOS Class 12 Computer Science, each also written out as a text outline.
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3 Concept Maps
Computer Software – Chapter Overview Mind Map
The map in words
- Computer Software
- System Software
- Operating System
- Batch Processing
- Multiprogramming
- Multiprocessing
- Real Time
- Language Translators
- Compiler
- Interpreter
- Utility Software
- Sort Merge Programs
- Operating System
- Application Software
- Write It Yourself
- General Purpose Packages
- Word Processor
- Spreadsheet
- Database
- Customised Software
- Computer Languages
- Machine Language 1GL
- Only 0s and 1s
- Machine Dependent
- Assembly Language 2GL
- Mnemonic Codes
- Source and Object Program
- High Level Language
- 3GL Procedural
- BASIC COBOL FORTRAN
- 4GL Problem Oriented
- Fewer Instructions
- Database Oriented
- 5GL Natural
- LISP PROLOG
- AI and Expert Systems
- 3GL Procedural
- Machine Language 1GL
- System Software
Computer Software Hierarchy and Classification
The map in words
- Computer Software
- System Software
- Operating System
- Batch Processing OS
- Multi-programming OS
- Real-time OS
- Language Translators
- Compilers
- Interpreters
- Utility Software
- Sort-Merge Programs
- File Management
- Operating System
- Application Software
- Custom-Written
- General-Purpose Packages
- Word Processors
- Spreadsheets
- Database Tools
- Customized Software
- System Software
Computer Software – Complete Chapter Overview
The map in words
- Computer Software
- System Software
- Operating System
- Batch Processing OS
- Multi-programming OS
- Multi-processing OS
- Real Time OS
- Utility Software
- Sort Merge Programs
- Backup Tools
- Operating System
- Application Software
- Write It Yourself
- General Purpose Packages
- Word Processor
- Spreadsheet
- Database
- Presentation
- Customized Software
- Computer Languages
- Machine Language
- Binary Only
- 1st Generation
- Assembly Language
- Mnemonics
- 2nd Generation
- High Level Language
- Procedural 3GL
- Problem Oriented 4GL
- Natural Language 5GL
- Machine Language
- Translators
- Compiler
- Entire Program
- Object Code Stored
- Interpreter
- One Statement
- No Object Code
- Compiler
- System Software
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What are the important topics in Computer Software for NIOS Class 12 Computer Science?
Key topics in Computer Software include What is Software?, System Software, Application Software, Computer Languages. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the NIOS Class 12 board exam.
What do the concept maps for Computer Software show?
The 3 maps show how the ideas in Computer Software connect: Computer Software – Chapter Overview Mind Map; Computer Software Hierarchy and Classification. Each map is also written out as an outline on this page.
How should I revise Computer Software for the NIOS Class 12 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 43 practice questions on Computer Software. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.
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