ENCFAP2L

Computer Fundamentals and Programming – Laboratory

Activity 3-I
Operating System and Utility Programs;
Application Software

INSTRUCTIONS: Provide answers to the following items. Use short white bond paper in
accomplishing the activity. This activity is handwritten.

1. Define software.

2. Differentiate system software and application system.

3. List down the five (5) different operating systems including their description. Make a
table for your answer.

Operating System Descriptions

4. List down five (5) different utility programs in a computer system and their purpose/
use. Make a table for your answer.

Utility Programs Purpose/ Use

5. List down the specific application software available in different operating system. Make
a table as follows for comparison.

Category Microsoft Windows Mac OS Linux

Word processing
Spreadsheet
Presentation
Database
Email
Notes