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Windows Technology Challenge Test
Vocab for Computer System: Software
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08/15/2009

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Term

SOFTWARE

Definition

Instructions that tell your computer how to perform a task.

Software is stored on disks in program files.

Software can not be seen or touched.

Term

 

WHAT ARE THE TWO (2) MAIN KINDS OF SOFTWARE?

Definition

1. Application software

2. System software

Term

 

APPLICATION SOFTWARE

(PROGRAM)

Definition

 

Software that does a specific task, such as word processing.

Term

 

SYSTEM SOFTWARE

Definition

Software that runs the computer system.

Term

 

FIRMWARE

Definition

A kind of system software ~

Instructions that are built into the computer system on ROM chips.

Term

 

OPERATING SYSTEM

Definition

 

Software that acts as a link between you, Application software (Programs), and Hardware.

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