FAMOUS EASY TIPS
SUBJECT :ICT(COMPUTER)
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CLASS :JSS2 (GRADE 8)
TOPIC: COMPUTER SOFTWARE (THE BRAIN OF THE MACHINE)
WHAT IS SOFTWARE :Software is a set of instructions that tells the
computer hardware what to do, you can not touch software (it's
intangible)but the computer can not work without it.
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1.THE TWO MAIN PART OF A SOFTWARE
System software :This is the “Boss” software it runs the computer and
manage the software
Example operating system like (Windows , Android. Ios on iphone,
macOS)
Application software :This is “Task’’software. We use to do specific
things like (typing, playing games &
browsing)
Example ::WhatsApp (chatting), Microsoft word (typing), Chrome
(browsing)Candy chrush (gaming)
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2.KEY TERMS YOU MST KNOW :
OPERATING SYSTEM (OS) :The most important system software. It
acts like a bridge between you and the computer.
USER INTERFACE:How to use the computer (Icon, Menu, Button)
BOOTING:The process of starting or restarting the computer
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WHY IS SOFTWARE IMPORTANT?
INSTRUCTION :It tells the hardware how to behave .
EFFICIENCY :it helps to finish task like(Mth or typing) really fast
ENTERTAINMENT :Without software, we would not be able to watch
YouTube or play games.
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INSTANT TEST
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(test your IQ)
1.Which can you physically touch?
a. Hardware
b. Software
2. WhatsApp is an example of what software? ___________________
3.True/False: A computer can operate properly without the operating
system.
