2. Application and System Software

Explore the three types of system software and the difference between system and application software.

System Software At A Glance

Quick explanation boxes for the three types of System Software.

1

Operating System

Core software

The most important software on a computer that manages all hardware and software resources.

2

Utility Program

Support software

Supportive, not a primary app, performs specific task.

3

Driver Program

Bridge software

Acts as a bridge between the operating system and hardware devices, enabling the computer to recognize and control hardware equipment.

Types of System Software

Practice classifying Operating System, Utility Program, and Driver Program.

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System Software vs Application Software

Practice separating software that runs the system from software used for user tasks.

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