Application Software vs

Takeaway System Software

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CONTENT
• Let’s Start! • Let’s Explore! • Let’s Practice! • Extension Activity • Target Words • Learning Points

Let’s Start!

Let´s talk about application and system software

Learning Outcome: Can Do Statements:

Understands systems theories, business • I can talk about application software.

processes and basic concepts on IT.
Create a map of processes that allows
identifying areas in an information
system, using IT tools to generate
reports based on the company's needs.
• I can give information about system
software.
• I can mention some basic differences
between application software and
system software.

Ask your partner:

• Do you know any operating systems?

Which ones? Are they important?
• What is your favorite operating
system? Why?

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Let’s Explore!

Jack needs to understand the classification of software

Instructions: Read the text below.

Jack: Hi, Anna. Thank you for your help. I couldn't attend class yesterday. What did
you study?
Anna: We learned that software can be categorized into application software and
system software.
Jack: Oh no! I missed the explanation.
Anna: Yes, you did, but let me explain. Application software refers to the computer
system and special functions, but system software refers to the computer
hardware and other platforms to run application software. In other words, it is
used to support, control and run the computer.
Jack: Can you give me some examples of system software?
Anna: System software can include device drivers, operating systems, utilities, and
malware. For example: when you turn on your computer the operating system
allows hardware devices to talk to each other, it can control the way they work.
Every computer has an operating system like Mac, Windows, and Linux.
Jack: Ok, it is clear. And, can you give me some examples of application software?
Anna: Yes, I can. Remember, application software is different from system software.
That is to say, the application software is the productivity programs because
they can enable the user to complete a task. For example, imagine you have a
new computer and you only have Windows. Windows offers some basic utility
programs like the calculator. If you need to add some numbers up, you can do it
with this utility, but if you need to do a more specialized task then you need to
install some application software on the computer. This application software can
be the Word processor or spreadsheet to do projects or research.
Jack: I understand. The application software is a definition we use to describe
programs we usually buy or develop to perform a specific task.
Anna: Exactly!

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Let’s Practice!

Features of application software

Instructions: Read the statement. Select all the correct answers.

1. With application software, you can:

a. Operate the mouse.
b. Write a letter.
c. Organize the finances of a company.
d. Turn on/off the volume on your computer.

2. Some examples of application software are:

a. Word processor.
b. Operating system.
c. A spreadsheet.
d. Screen bright controls.

Let’s Practice!

Similar But Not The Same

Instructions: Read the sentences. Write the missing word(s) in the blank. Use: but,
and, or.

1. Examples of application software can be a word processor ___ a spreadsheet to do

projects.
2. With system software you can operate hardware, ___ you can’t make tasks with it.
3. Application software refers to the special functions, ___ system software refers to the
computer hardware ___ other platforms.
4. System software refers to device drivers, operating systems, utilities, _____
malware.
5. When you save a document in your computer the operating system allows the
hardware devices to communicate _____ control the way they work.

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Extension Activity
Let’s analyze some system and application software!
Instructions: Complete the following steps. Fill in the Self-Assessment.
a) Look for information about typical
programs and functions of a
computer and analyze them.
b) Make a list of the programs you can
recognize on the computer.
c) Classify the programs into system or
application software.
d) Present your list to the class.
Target Words
• malware (noun): an application
software or program design to damage
a system
e.g. System software can include
device drivers, operating systems,
utilities, and malware.
• turn on (phrasal verb): to start a
machine by pushing or pulling a bottom
e.g. when you turn on your computer
the operating system allows hardware
devices to talk to each other, it can
control the way they work.
• allow (verb): to permit something by
giving permission
e.g. when you turn on your computer
the operating system allows hardware
devices to talk to each other, it can
control the way they work.
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Self-Assessment Yes No
1. I analyze the programs
in a computer.
2. I list the programs in a
typical computer.
3. I classify the software
programs according to
their types.
4. I present and explain
my work to the class.
• run (verb): to execute a program or
instruction
e.g. An application software refers to
the computer system and special
functions, but system software refers
to the computer hardware and other
platforms to run application software.
• Install (verb): to move software from
a supplying file to a permanent
computer environment
e.g. if you need to do a more
specialized task then you need to
install some application software on
the computer.
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Learning Points

Simple Connectors

Connectors are words that form different relationships between words and clauses.

Connectors give equal emphasis to the two clauses they connect. They are known as
conjunctions. The connectors help you to organize what you say in a more logical form.

The most common simple connector are but, and, nor, yet and or.

One of the most common connector to make contrast is but. It is a connector that joins
two independents ideas. They have a subject and a verb. They are commonly followed by
a comma.

Examples:
This application software is not for John, but Mark.
We're going to buy a computer, but we're also going to buy a printer.

Examples

• Yes, you did, but let me explain

• If you need to do a sum up you can do it with this utility, but if you need to do a
more specialized task then you need to upload application software on the computer
• We learned that software is categorized into application software and system
software.

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Learning Points

Application Software and System Software

Computer software can be classified into types based on common function. These are
two general classifications: application software and system software.

Software performs special functions like basic operation of the computer and
entertainment functions. There are many different types of systems and applications
software because the range of tasks that can be performed with a computer are big.

Classification:

1. Application software refers to the computer system. They are the productivity
programs because they enable the user to complete a task. For example, you may use
the Word processor to write a letter.

2. System software refers to the computer hardware and other platforms. These
programs are dedicated to manage the computer. For example, the operating system
that your computer has like Window or Linux.

Examples

• System software can include device drivers, operating systems, utilities and
malware. For example: when you turn on your computer the operating system
allows hardware devices to talk to each other, it can control the way they work.