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A computer is made up of many hardware parts. These

hardware parts need instructions to work. A set of instruction{
given to a computer to make it work is called

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) Why is software \\
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) Types of software I
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) Application software I

For example, while drawing pictures in Paint appl

we use a computer mouse to draw and see our
picture on the monitor. The mouse and monitor
are parts of the hardware while the Paint app is a
software.

. WHY IS SOFTWARE NEEDED?

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Without software a computer cannot work. Il
enables us to interact with a computer, its hardwar{
or perform tasks. SimilarTy, any software can b{
used only when it is stored inside a storage device,
i.e. a hardware. Hence, both hardware and software
are equally important for a computer.

We install and store many software inside our

computer so that we can use them anytime.
OTDES OF SOFTWARE
heare two types of software:
f rystum software I Application software
I -- -' ::ese software are very important for a computer to work properly.
Software

System Software Application Software

:=rating System Utility General Purpose Customised

SYSTEM SOFTWARE
- ::Lrls the entire computer system
including the hardware. The system software
:-'ntrols and runs the application software. There are many types of system

3:enating System (OSt

' : :1e first software that is loaded into computer,s main memory.
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:- - ::-ost commonly used opgrating system. windows is a produci
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by Microsoft.
versions, such as windows Xp, windows Z windows g and windows
:rme other examples of operating systems are Linux, MS Dos and Mac os.
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Urility Sofrware
-:js software is designed to perform basic maintenance tasks on a computer. Let,s
:-sir.lss some examples of this software.

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Antivinus Utility Softwane
Viruses are software created to destroy data and files on a computer. Antivirus
utility software glg$g and remove viruses from the computer system. Norton,
McAfee and Quick Heal are most popular antivirus software'

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Backup Utility Software
The word backup means a reserve or substitute. Backup utility soft'ware keeps a
duplicate copy of our files in any external storage device.
Disk Defragmentation Utility Software
Fragmentation occurs when a file is broken up into pieces while it gets saved on
the hard disk. Disk defragmentation utilitlr sofi-n'are is like cleaning house of our
computer. It picks up all of the pieces of data that are spread across our hard drive
and puts them back together again.

O APPLICATION SOFTWARE
Application software helps us carry out a specific task. There are two types of
application software.
L. General Purpose Application Software
2. Customized Application Software
General Purpose Application Software
Some genera! software are designed that may be used by individual users to suit
their needs and requirements such software are called packages.

Word Pnocessing Softwane

They are used to type, edit and format text.
For example, Microsoft Word, WordPad,
Apache OpenOffice Writer, etc.
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Writer
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They let us create presentations. For example,
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Apttclrc Op:enOffice
Impress, etc.
Impress

shoto Editing Software

: --e r-rsed to create, edit and manipulate
h+fs. For example, Adobe Photoshop,
ha-etc.

Spreadsheet Software
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Picasa

They are used to enter and maintain numbers,

:l and solve complex calculations. For example,
r -.r il Microsoft Excel, Apache OpenOffice Calc, etc.
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Name any two types of each of the following.

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1. Operating System
2. Antivirus Utility Software
3. Photo Editing
4. Word Processing

G r.rstomized Application Softwane

-:ese types of software are specific purpose software designed for a specific
:ianisation or a particular user. Customized application software are also called
r: . These are mainly used at railway stations, airports, banks,
-:11s, etc. Some of these software are:
Li brary Management Software
- rese type of software are used to manage record of books (entry, issue, return) in
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: .ibrary of a school or college.
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Bill Generating Softwane

Billing software handles the sale and purchase of the products sold to the customer
in restaurants, departmental stores hospitals, etc.

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All computer Bames are nothing but customized application

software developed for entertainment.

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lnstoll: putting software on a comPuter so that it is ready to execute

Detect.' to find something that is hidden

+ A set of programs is called a software.

* System software controls the entire computer system including the hardware and also
the application software.
+ Operating system is a software that governs the hardware and software comPonents.
+ Utility software is used for maintaining the comPuter system.
+ Application software help users to solve a particular problem or carry out a specific
task.
General Application Software are designed that may be used by individual users to suit
their needs and requirements such software are called packages.
Customized Application Software are sp6cific PurPose software designed for a specific
organisation or a particular user.
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is an example of operating system.

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is used for making presentations.

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,'t. helps to control the working of hardware devices.

[-l Application sofrware

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Application Antivirus System picasa Software Operating System
1. A set of programs is called a
2. and are the types of software.
J. is an application software.
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'1. Hardware and software in computer is controlled by
software.
5. is a utility that protects our computer system.

lVrite T for true or F for false.

1. Software are the physical components.
2. A computer cannot work without an operating system. D
3. MS-DOS is an application software. n
L An Antivirus software protects the computer from viruses. D
5' Application software are useful for solving a specific problem D
of the user.
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D. Encircle the odd one out and write the reason:

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E. Answer these questions.

1. Whyis softwareneeded?

2. Name the two types of software.

3. What is the role of an Operating System software in the computer system?

4. \a/hy do we use utility softwale in our computer?

5. What is the use of Ba&up utilify software?

6. What is the use of an Application software?

7. Name any two types of Application software.

Given below are the icons of some software. Identify them and write their names
under the category to which they belong:

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System Software Application Software

Dvide the students into groups of four and discuss the importance/role of software
in the computer system. Make a note of the points discussed in each group.

Start your computer to load Operating System Software.

1. Make a list of the following in your computer system.
. Operating system
. Application software
. Utility software
2. Write the use of each one of them with the help of your teacher.