Categories of Software A Level Resources

A Level Computer Science: Categories of software

This module contains:

  • An editable PowerPoint lesson presentation
  • Editable revision handouts
  • A glossary which covers the key terminologies of the module
  • Topic mindmaps for visualising the key concepts
  • Printable flashcards to help students engage active recall
  • A quiz with answer key to test knowledge and understanding of the module
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Categories of software

There are two types of software:

  1. System software: System software is responsible for running hardware and managing computer systems. Examples of system software include operating system, device drivers, utility software, translators and library programs.
  2. Application software: Application is a type of software designed for the end-user. It is further classified into general-purpose software, special-purpose software and custom-written software.

This A Level Computer Science module introduces categories of software to your students, explaining:

  • Types of software
  • Systems software vs. applications software
  • Utilities: Maintenance & Security
  • Types of applications software
  • Open-source vs. proprietary software

More Software and software development Modules

Categories of software is one lesson in our Software and software development module. The other theory lessons can be found below:

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Systems Software
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Translators
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Software Development life cycle
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Introduction to algorithms
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Algorithm design methods
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Structure charts
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Procedural languages
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Assembly languages