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GCSE Computer Science · key term
Software that manages computer system resources and provides a platform for running application software.
Used by AQA
Paper 2
Revise: System and Application SoftwareSoftware can be classified by its purpose into system software and application software. Both consist of instructions, but they do different jobs.
Software that operates or manages the computer system and provides a platform for running applications.
When defining system software, include both roles: managing computer system resources and providing a platform for application software.
Distinguish the categories by purpose: system software supports the computer's operation; application software performs an end-user task.
Operating systems and utility programs are both system software. Do not treat utilities as a third main category.
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