AQA GCSE Computer Science : Software
Sotwarecorrect answerAny program that runs on a computer
System Softwarecorrect answerSoftware responsible for the general operation of a computer system,
including the operation of hardware, running application software, and file management. Examples are
Windows, Linux, Android
Application Softwarecorrect answerComputer software created to allow the user to perform a specific
job or task. Examples are : Word processors, spreadsheets, web browsers, games.
DON'T use brand names in an exam.
User Interfacecorrect answerThe means by which the user and a computer system interact.
Memory managementcorrect answerThe OS manages the flow of programs and data into and out of
memory.
Processor managementcorrect answerThe OS manages how the programs share the processor time.
Task managercorrect answerLists all the programs being used and indicates their status
Peripheral managementcorrect answerThe OS communicates with all devices attached to the CPU,
controlling inputs and outputs.
Storage device managementcorrect answerThe OS copies files from disk to main memory and back from
main memory to disk.
Disk and file managementcorrect answerThe OS manages where files are written to on secondary
storage device.
