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Qno1: Differentiate Between System Software and Application Software?

System software is general purpose software that operates computer hardware and is installed with the operating system. It runs independently in the background without user interaction. Application software is specific purpose software that users interact with to perform tasks like word processing, web browsing, and media playback. It requires system software to run and cannot operate independently. Common examples of system software include compilers and drivers, while common application software includes Microsoft Office, web browsers, and photo editors.

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Qno1: Differentiate Between System Software and Application Software?

System software is general purpose software that operates computer hardware and is installed with the operating system. It runs independently in the background without user interaction. Application software is specific purpose software that users interact with to perform tasks like word processing, web browsing, and media playback. It requires system software to run and cannot operate independently. Common examples of system software include compilers and drivers, while common application software includes Microsoft Office, web browsers, and photo editors.

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Qno1: Differentiate between System Software and Application Software?

S.No. System Software Application Software

System software is general purpose Application software is specific purpose


software which is used to operate software which is used by user for
1. computer hardware. performing specific task.

System software’s are installed on the


computer when operating system is Application software’s are installed
2. installed. according to user’s requirements.

In general, the user does not interact


with system software because it works In general, the user interacts with
3. in the background. application software’s.

System software can run Application software can’t run


independently. It provides platform for independently. They can’t run without the
4. running application software’s. presence of system software.

Some examples of system software’s Some examples of application software’s


are compiler, assembler, debugger, are word processor, web browser, media
5. driver, etc. player, etc.
Qno2: List any 5 application software that you use in your daily life?

The most common application software programs are used by millions every day and include:

 Microsoft suite of products (Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc).


 Internet browsers like Firefox, Safari, and Chrome
 Mobile pieces of software such as Pandora (for music appreciation), Skype (for real-time
online communication), and Slack (for team collaboration)
 Adobe Photoshop (From editing, retouching, sharpening, photos and images, Photoshop is
our go-to image processing software.
 Adobe Acrobat Professional (When it comes to viewing, editing, and creating PDF
documents, Acrobat is king of the hill.

Qno:3 Also describe their usage and basic functionality?

Uses of application software:

Application software’s can also be distinguished on the basis of usage into the following:

 Utility programs

 Generic programs
 Integrated programs
 Specific software
 Bespoke software
 Word processing software
 Desktop publishing software
 Spreadsheet software
 Database software
 Presentation software
 Internet Browsers
 Email Programs
 Graphic Programs (Pixel based)
 Graphic Programs (vector based)

Function of application software

Application software programs are created to facilitate a variety of functions, including but not
limited to:

 Managing information
 Manipulating data
 Constructing visuals
 Coordinating resources
 Calculating figures

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