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Software Installation CAT 1 L6 Marking Scheme

The document outlines a marking scheme for a software installation assessment, covering key concepts such as the differences between application and system software, operating systems, GUI vs. CLI, and features of application software. It also details methods of acquiring software, typical system requirements, and definitions of encapsulation, software, and software installation. The total marks for the assessment are 30, with specific marks allocated to each question.

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Software Installation CAT 1 L6 Marking Scheme

The document outlines a marking scheme for a software installation assessment, covering key concepts such as the differences between application and system software, operating systems, GUI vs. CLI, and features of application software. It also details methods of acquiring software, typical system requirements, and definitions of encapsulation, software, and software installation. The total marks for the assessment are 30, with specific marks allocated to each question.

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Software Installation CAT 1 L6 Marking Scheme (30 Marks)

1. Differentiate between; (4Marks)


a) Application software and System software
Application software products are designed to satisfy a particular need of a particular
environment. All software applications prepared in the computer lab can come under the
category of Application software. he system software is a collection of programs designed to
operate, control, and extend the processing capabilities of the computer itself. System
software is generally prepared by the computer manufacturers.
b) Operating System and Time-Sharing Operating System
An operating system is a program that acts as an interface between the software and the
computer hardware. Time-sharing is a technique which enables many people, located at
various terminals, to use a particular computer system at the same time. Time-sharing or
multitasking is a logical extension of multiprogramming.
2. Outline THREE functions of an Operating system. (3Marks)
Memory Management Processor Management Device Management File Management
Network Management Security Control over system performance Job accounting Error
detecting aids Coordination between other software and users
3. Distinguish between GUI and CLI as used in computers. (4Marks)
Graphical User Interface provides the user graphical means to interact with the system. GUI can
be combination of both hardware and software. Using GUI, user interprets the software. CLI has
been a great tool of interaction with computers until the video display monitors came into
existence. CLI is first choice of many technical users and programmers. CLI is minimum interface a
software can provide to its users.
4. State FOUR Features of Application Software. (4Marks)
Close to the user Easy to design More interactive Slow in speed Generally written in high-
level languageEasy to understand Easy to manipulate and use Bigger in size and requires large
storage space
5. Highlight THREE Methods of acquiring software. (3Marks)
Retail software: It is the software sold in retail stores. It comes with printed manuals and
installation instructions. For E.g. MS windows OS
ii. Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) software: It refers to software which is sold, and
bundled with hardware. Microsoft sells its operating system as OEM software to hardware
Shareware: It is a program that the user is allowed to try for free, for a specified period of time, as
defined in the license. It is downloadable from the Internet. When the trial period ends, the
software must be purchased or uninstalled. Freeware: It is software that is free for personal use.
It is downloadable from the Internet. The commercial use of this software may require a paid
license. The author of the freeware software is the owner of the software, though others may use
it for free. The users abide by the license terms, where the user cannot make changes to it, or sell
it to someone else. Open source software: It is software whose source code is available and can
be customized and altered within the specified guidelines laid down by the creator. Unlike public
domain software, open-source software has restrictions on their use and modification,
redistribution limitations, and copyrights. Linux, Apache, Firefox, OpenOffice are some examples
of open-source software. Public Domain Software: It is free software. Unlike freeware, public
domain software does not have a copyright owner or license restrictions. The source code is
publicly available for anyone to use. Public domain software can be modified by the user. Demo
Software: It is designed to demonstrate what a purchased version of the software is capable of
doing and provides a restricted set of features. To use the software, the user must buy a
fullyfunctional version
6. During classification of software, resource requirements and use are considered; indicate
those typical system requirements for software. (6 Marks)

Typical system requirements for a software program include:

1. Operating system
2. Minimum CPU or processor speed
3. Minimum GPU or video memory
4. Minimum system memory (RAM)
5. Minimum free storage space
6. Audio hardware (sound card, speakers, etc.)

7. Define the following terms as used in computing;


a) Encapsulation (2Marks)
Process or way to restrict direct access to some components of an object.
b) Software (2Marks)
Software is a set of programs, which is designed to perform a welldefined function. A
program is a sequence of instructions written to solve a particular problem.
c) Software Installation (2Marks)
Software installation is the process of setting up and configuring a software program
on a computer or device. It involves copying the necessary files and folders from the
installation media (such as a CD, DVD, or downloaded file) to the appropriate location
on the computer's hard drive.

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