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 The set of instructions that tell a hardware device to perform a specific task
is called Software.

 Software that is developed to control and manage the operations of a
computer system is called System software.
 System software can be classified into Operating system, Utility software,
and Language processor.

 Operating System controls the overall functioning of a computer.
 Utility software is system software that enables a computer to work efficiently.

 Language Processor is a system software that converts a high-level language
program into a machine language program.

 Application software refers to programs that are created to perform a specific
set of tasks.

 General-purpose Application software is used to perform the same set of
tasks for a large number of users.

 A Customised Application software is used to perform a specific set of tasks
for an individual or organisation.

INFO RETENTION
INFO RETENTION

A. Tick [3] the correct option.
1. An application software used to create and manage a database is ______.

DBMS software Spreadsheet software

DTP software Image software

2. An example of a presentation software is ______.
Excel PowerPoint Paint Oracle

3. Adobe InDesign is an example of ______.

Graphics software Word processing software

DTP software Presentation software

4. An example of a graphics software is ______.
Photoshop PowerPoint WinZip Scratch 3

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