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ICT-T2-9IG-Ch.2 Software(Understanding-System-Software)

The document discusses system software, which is essential for managing computer hardware and resources, and is divided into operating systems and utility software. It highlights the functions of utility software such as disk backup, defragmentation, and formatting, as well as the key roles of operating systems in memory and resource management. Additionally, it covers concepts like customization, authentication, and security measures like firewalls.

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ICT-T2-9IG-Ch.2 Software(Understanding-System-Software)

The document discusses system software, which is essential for managing computer hardware and resources, and is divided into operating systems and utility software. It highlights the functions of utility software such as disk backup, defragmentation, and formatting, as well as the key roles of operating systems in memory and resource management. Additionally, it covers concepts like customization, authentication, and security measures like firewalls.

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Ch.

2 Software
Understanding System Software

By Mahjabeen Fatima
 The programs that run on a computer are called
software.
 Programs are instructions that are carried out or
executed by the computer’s processor, which provides
other instructions for the rest of the computer.
 Computer software can be single purpose(microwave
control software) or general purpose(tablet software)
 There are two basic groups of software: System
Software and Application Software

Software
Introduction to System Software

System software is essential programs that maintain or


operate or manage computer hardware and resources

Operating
Two main Systems (OS)
categories to
cover in our
lesson: Utility
Software

Works behind the scenes to keep your computer running


smoothly

Acts as a bridge between hardware and user applications


Utility Software Essentials
It is one form of system software, which carries out configuration and
maintenance tasks.
Disk
Backup File
Defragmentatio Formatting
Software: Compression:
n:
• Creates copies • Reorganizes files • Reduces file • Prepares storage
for faster access media such as Hard
of important size for storage Disk or USB flash
• Improves system
files • Examples: ZIP, drive for its 1st use.
performance
• Protects • Data may be RAR files • Provides options:
against data the file system, file
spread on unit sizes, name of
loss multiple locations the disk, to do the
on a platter or process
different platters
in a hard disk
Utility Software Essentials
It is one form of system software, which carries out configuration and
maintenance tasks.
Disk
Backup File
Defragmentatio Formatting
Software: Compression:
n:
• Creates copies • Reorganizes files • Reduces file • Prepares storage
for faster access media such as Hard
of important size for storage Disk or USB flash
• Improves system
files • Examples: ZIP, drive for its 1st use.
performance
• Protects • Data may be RAR files • Provides options:
against data • Decompress: the file system, file
spread on unit sizes, name of
loss multiple locations extract data the disk, to do the
on a platter or from a process
different platters compressed
in a hard disk file so that it
can be read
Prepares storage
devices for use
Disk Formatting: Can erase and
organize disk
space

Antivirus
programs
System Security:
System Firewall
protection

Maintenan Cleanup tools


ce Tools System
Optimization:
Performance
monitors

Regular maintenance helps


keep computers running
efficiently
Operating
Systems

The operating system(OS) allows the user to control and maintain the
computer’s hardware
 Types of Operating Systems:
 Single User OS (Example: Household appliances)
 Network OS (Example: Windows Server, managing multiple
computers)
 Key Functions:
 Memory Management: Allocates RAM to programs, creates
VM
 Resource Management: Coordinates hardware components
 Security: Controls user access and protects data
Operating  Print Spooling: Manages print jobs in queue

Systems
Deep Dive

Customizable: to change something in


order to make it more suitable for
particular user or to make it look special
or different from things of a similar type.
Customizable: to change something in order to make it more suitable
for particular user or to make it look special or different from things of
a similar type.

Graphics card: a device built into or added into a computer to allow


it to display visual graphics.

Authentication: the process of confirming that a user is permitted to


access certain files, hardware and software.
Operating Firewall: a system(hardware or software) that protects a computer

Systems - network from being used or looked at by people who do not have
permission to do so.

Vocabulary Print spooling: the process of keeping pages queued in order, ready
to be printed by a printer.

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