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Types of Software

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This Types of Software page on GoConqr gathers community-made mind maps, flashcards, quizzes, notes and slide sets, from system software and utility programs to application software, translators and business packages. It's built for school students revising a topic and teachers after ready-made material. There are over 1,900 resources here, including more than 60 quizzes, over 1,300 mind maps and more than 500 flashcards, mostly at secondary level and linked to GCSE and A-level courses. Pick a resource, test yourself, then make your own revision aids.

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Topics in Types of Software

System software161Operating systems216User interfaces15Utility software325Programming software and translators67Application software253Productivity and specialist applications100File formats and extensions18Custom and off-the-shelf software37Locally installed and hosted software19Open-source and proprietary software licensing78Choosing and procuring software11

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What the resources cover

The page splits neatly into three families: system software, utility software and application software. You will also find resources on generic and custom written software, business software, and translators.

  • Utility software: the flashcard deck called Utility Software lists anti-virus, spyware protection, firewall, disk formatting, file transfer, de-fragmentation, system clean-up and system restore.
  • Application software: the mind map Features of Diary Management Software covers booking appointments, sending invitations and creating reminders, while Chapter 3 includes word processors, house style and data-entry screens.
  • System software: several decks and maps, including Systems Software and 1.7 Systems software, cover operating systems and what sits beneath your programs.

Where to start

Begin with the mind map Computing - OCR - GCSE - Computer Software. It explains software as a collection of instructions that directs the processor to perform specific operations. That gives you the big picture before the detail.

Next, move to the Utility Software mind map. It groups tools into security, maintenance and disk organisation, which makes them easier to remember. Then try the Application Software flashcards, which ask you to define application software and name its main categories.

Using maps, cards and quizzes together

  1. Read a mind map to see how the ideas connect.
  2. Work through a flashcard deck to fix the key words.
  3. Take a quiz such as Security Utilities or Translators to check what stuck.
  4. Return to the map for anything you missed.

Some resources suit particular courses. The deck A Level ICT - Topic 7 Key Words covers word processing, mail merge, macros and database terms, and the note GCSE ICT - Software and Operating Systems suits earlier study. Teachers can pick a map or slide set such as Business Software to use as a ready-made starter.

Where this fits

This unit sits in the Computer Systems strand of Computing and ICT. Resources come from many contributors, so wording and exam focus vary. Check them against your own course notes.

Open a mind map you like, then try a quiz to see which types of software you can already sort with confidence.

Frequently asked questions

Which resource should I open first?

Start with the mind map Computing - OCR - GCSE - Computer Software. It defines software as instructions that let the user interact with a computer and direct the processor. Once that is clear, move on to the utility and application software maps and decks.

What do the utility software resources include?

They cover security tools such as anti-virus, spyware protection and firewalls, plus maintenance and disk tools such as de-fragmentation, disk formatting, file transfer, system clean-up and system restore. There are maps, flashcard decks and a Security Utilities quiz.

Are the resources free to use?

Yes. Every resource listed here is free to open, study and take, with no account needed. They were made by GoConqr users, not by GoConqr, so it is worth checking the content against your own course.

Which courses do these resources suit?

Most are secondary level. Listed resources mention GCSE Computer Science, GCSE ICT, GCSE Computing, IGCSE ICT, A-level Computer Science, A-level Computing and A-level ICT. Check the title and contents to see which course each one matches.

Can I make my own revision material?

Yes. A free account lets you save your quiz scores and make your own quizzes, mind maps, flashcards and notes. You could build a deck sorting system, utility and application software in your own words.

What if I can't find a topic I need?

Try nearby resources first. Topics such as spreadsheets, desktop publishing, information handling and diary management each have their own mind maps. If something is still missing, you can create your own map or flashcards on it.

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