Software
Learning Objectives
To understand the differences between application and system software To describe the basic functions of an operating system Understand how hardware, firmware and an operating system are required to run applications software Describe the role and operation of interrupts
System Software vs Application Software
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Operating Systems
The operating system is responsible for many tasks, including: – managing files
– handling interrupts
– providing an interface
– managing peripherals and drivers
– managing memory
– managing multitasking
– providing a platform for running applications
– providing system security
– managing user accounts
Sort the software into application, utility and system software. Keep going until you get them all right
Interrupts
Watch the video, then answer the quesitons on the next slides
Hardware, Firmware and the OS
Hardware: Physical components of the computer. Firmware: Permanent software stored on a chip; starts hardware and loads the OS. Operating System: Loads from storage, controls the hardware, runs applications. Applications: Depend on the OS to access hardware.
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Software
Kirsty Clark
Created on October 13, 2025
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Software
Learning Objectives
To understand the differences between application and system software To describe the basic functions of an operating system Understand how hardware, firmware and an operating system are required to run applications software Describe the role and operation of interrupts
System Software vs Application Software
Watch the video, then answer the questions on the next slides
Operating Systems
The operating system is responsible for many tasks, including: – managing files – handling interrupts – providing an interface – managing peripherals and drivers – managing memory – managing multitasking – providing a platform for running applications – providing system security – managing user accounts
Sort the software into application, utility and system software. Keep going until you get them all right
Interrupts
Watch the video, then answer the quesitons on the next slides
Hardware, Firmware and the OS
Hardware: Physical components of the computer. Firmware: Permanent software stored on a chip; starts hardware and loads the OS. Operating System: Loads from storage, controls the hardware, runs applications. Applications: Depend on the OS to access hardware.
Keep Learning!
Make sure it sticks by using this Quizlet deck