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PowerPoint, Adobe Reader, Soft Master.

A type of software that converts programs written in source code into object code that a computer understands.

For creation of membership lists, student lists, grade reports, and instructor schedules.

Anti-virus software is used for protecting against malware.

Microsoft Word, Word Perfect, Word Star.

Application Software is a type of software designed for specific tasks, such as word processing, web browsing, or playing games.

Application software performs specific tasks for the user, while system software manages the computer's resources.

It coordinates and manipulates hardware components like memory, printers, disks, keyboard, mouse, and monitor.

Statistical packages are used for statistical analysis such as budgets, payroll, and grade calculations.

For journals, magazines, and books.

Examples include accounting software, enterprise software, graphics software, media players, and office suites.

MS Publisher and Venture Publisher.

For texts, letters, arts, spell checking, layouts, saving, and printing.

Converts an assembly program into machine code, also known as object code or object program.

A compiler translates the entire source code at once, while an interpreter translates only one line at a time before execution.

Utility software refers to system software designed for maintenance and optimization tasks, helping to analyze, configure, and maintain a computer.

For presentations in seminars, meetings, workshops, classroom teachings, and more.

Cryptographic utilities are used for securing data through encryption and decryption processes.

It is called software.

For browsing or surfing on the internet.

Netscape Navigator, Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google.

MS Excel, Lotus 1-2-3, Quattro, SuperCalc.

Used for managing accounting tasks and financial records.

For managing school operations, curriculum development, and reference aids.

Examples include word processing applications, office suites like Excel and PowerPoint, and accounting applications such as payroll and sales ledger.

Disk cleaners are utility software that helps to remove unnecessary files and optimize disk space.

A disk defragmenter is a utility software that reorganizes fragmented data on a disk to improve efficiency.

For drawings, charts, and graphs.

Instant Artist, Lotus 123, Corel Draw, Paint, Quick Art.

Web-based learning software.

System Software is a type of software that manages the computer's hardware and resources, providing a foundation for running other programs. Examples include operating systems, utility software, language translators, and device drivers.

Database

A type of OS that uses icons, menus, and windows to provide a user-friendly interface. Examples include Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Utility software helps to control and manage computer resources, performing maintenance and optimization tasks.

It allows different hardware and software elements to work together.

Used by banks to manage and streamline their operations.

Translates a high-level source code into executable code during execution, one line at a time.

An operating system that allows concurrent access by multiple users, managing resources to ensure that each user's needs are balanced and isolated.

Software is a collection of instructions and data that tell a computer how to perform specific tasks.

Software developed by specialized companies to address specific functions for various businesses and individuals.

Examples include hospital information systems, billing systems, computer-assisted treatment, scanning, and medical records management.

It manages errors, protecting the system from data loss and crashes.

An operating system designed to manage computer resources and allocate them to one user at a time.

System monitors are utility software that track and display system performance and resource usage.

Application software refers to programs that enable a computer to perform specific, useful tasks, directly benefiting the user.

Hospital management packages are used for hospital administration and healthcare management.

MS Access, Oracle, FoxPro, Dbase

Examples include disk management, backup, data recovery, anti-virus, and editors.

An Operating System (OS) is a critical piece of system software that manages the computer's resources, including memory, storage, and hardware components.

Used for processing employee salaries and payroll management.

Translates a high-level language into machine code before execution.

They are designed for the micro-computer market and aim to meet a wide range of user needs.

An operating system acts as an intermediary between applications and the computer's hardware.

These systems rely on text commands to interact with the computer. Examples include MS-DOS and Unix.

File managers help users organize, manage, and access files on a computer.

It manages file systems on storage media such as hard drives, CDs, DVDs, and tapes.

They primarily deal with documents, apply computing power to specific tasks, are developed for specific tasks for end-users, and are available in versions for various platforms.

An operating system designed to connect computers and users, enabling resource sharing.

Backup software is used for data backup.