GRADE 10
SOFTWARE
INTRODUCTION OF A SOTWARE
• Software is a set of programs or instructions that tells the computer
and its hardware how to perform specific tasks.
• Without software, most computers would be useless, for example
without Microsoft Word software it will be difficult to type out
assignments and use specialised fonts and WordArt.
Basic software concepts
• Software consists of the following two categories, which will be
explained in detail later on:
• 1. Application software: Application software allows you to perform
tasks, such as playing games, creating slide show presentations,
creating spreadsheets, and so on.
• There are many different types of application software programs.
• 2. System software: This includes the operating system and other
software that controls and manages the operation of the computer.
APPLICATION SOFTWARE
• Whether it is creating a report for work, typing out an assignment for
school, messaging a friend, or just trying to find out where you can buy
the latest PlayStation, there is probably an application (app) that can
help you find what you are looking for. Unfortunately, there is no
application that explains what it is, or what it does. So, in this section
we will look at this term and how it has developed – and you do not
even need an application to read it!
CONTI..
• As you have learned, computer software is a set of instructions that
tells a computer what to do and how to do it. Although the computer
cannot run without system software, application software is the most
useful type for computer users, as it helps us perform many of the
tasks that make us use computers in the first place, such as web
browsing, word processing and spreadsheet processing.
Different software applications
TYPES OF APPLICATION SOFTWARE
ACCESSORIES
• Microsoft Windows includes a few programs, such as the Calculator,
Paint and Snipping Tool. You can start any accessory from the Start
menu. An accessory is any device or program that is not necessarily
required, but it can be added to a computer to perform an additional
function.
WINDOWS CALCULATOR
• SNIPPING TOOL
• This tool captures all, or part of the computer screen as an image. You
can save this image, attach it to an email, or even paste it into another
application, such as Microsoft Word or Microsoft Paint.
PAINT
SYSTEM SOFTWARE
TYPES OF SYSTEM SOFTWARE
Operating system
• When you turn on a computer, it is nice to be able to move the mouse,
play music, or even browse the web with just a click. However, as easy
as it looks, there is a lot going on inside the computer and the real
mastermind behind handling all the necessary tasks, is the operating
system. Most desktops or PCs come preloaded with Microsoft Windows
while Macs are preloaded with Mac OS X. Other PCs and desktops may
use the Linux or UNIX operating systems.
THE ROLE OF THE OPERATING SYSTEM
• The operating system of a computer manages all the software and
hardware of the computer. In other words, the operating system has
many different functions and jobs. In most cases, people generally
have a number of programs running at the same time on their
computers. These programs all need to access the computer’s CPU,
storage and memory. The operating system manages and coordinates
these processes so that the program gets what it needs to run.
THE OPERATING SYSTEM AND GUI
• Operating systems are usually preloaded onto any computer you buy.
Most users use the operating system that comes with their computers;
however, this can be updated or even changed when required. The
most popular operating systems for PCs are Microsoft Windows, Mac OS
X and Linux.
GUI of a Microsoft Windows operating system
TYPICAL FEATURES OF A GUI
Input controls
• These operating system elements are grouped in tables and are briefly
discussed below
CONTI..
Navigational components
CONTI
MOBILE OPERATING SYSTEMS
• All of the previously mentioned information on operating systems is
pretty much designed to only run on desktops or laptops. Mobile
devices, such as phones, tablets and iPads differ from PCs or laptops
and, therefore, have different operating systems designed just for
them. Examples of these systems are Google Android, Apple iOS, Nokia
Symbian, BlackBerry OS, etc
Being more secure
• Computer security is something every computer user should take very
seriously. A breach in security can cause major problems. This means
that you must do certain things to prevent and detect unauthorised
access to your computer. Unauthorised use refers to anyone that gets
access to your computer without your permission. In the worst-case
scenario, this can refer to hackers who break into computer systems to
steal, change or destroy information. One of the steps you can take to
be more secure, is to create a password that allows access to your
compute
CREATE A PASSWORD
• Computer passwords are used to help identify the correct user and also
prevent unauthorised use. A password consists of a string of secret
characters, numbers, or words that are used to verify the identity of a
user during the authentication process. It is used together with a
username, and is designed to be known only to the user and allow that
user to gain access to a device, application or website.
OTHER AUTHENTICATION METHODS
SCREEN LOCK PATTERN
ACTIVITY:
• VIA AFRIKA PG 67
