Software consists of instructions that tell the computer hardware what to do and how to do it. There are two main types of software: system software and application software. System software includes operating systems and utility programs that control and manage computer devices and operations. Application software performs specific tasks for users and examples include word processors and spreadsheets.

1. SOFTWARE

2. Definition Of Software
• Software is also called a computer
program
• consists of a series of instructions that
tells the hardware of a computer what to
do or how to do it

3. Usage Of Software
• can interact with the program through its
user interface
• user interface controls how you enter
data, instructions and how information is
displayed on the screen.

4. Types Of Software
1. System Software
2. Application Software

5. 1. SYSTEM SOFTWARE
• used to control and manage computer
devices and operations
• It consists of :
a) Operating System -- A set of programs
that coordinates all the activities among
the computer hardware devices

6. b) Utility Programme -- A type of system
software that allows a user to perform
maintenance type tasks

7. 2. APPLICATION SOFTWARE
• all programs that perform specific tasks
for users
• Examples :

8. EXERCISES
Fill in the blank with correct answer.
1. Software is also called a _____________
2. Software can interact with the
_______through its user interface
3. There are _____ types of software.
4. List all types of software
5. Give 2 examples of application software