Chapter one explained the different kinds of computer software that there is: system software and application software. The system software includes the operating system, which contains the instructions that coordinate all of the activities going on on the computer, the user interface, which controls how you enter data and instructions to the computer, and the utility programs, which are the programs that perform a specific task, such as the one that uninstalls selected programs on your computer.
The application software includes all of the programs that are designed to perform specific tasks for users. Examples of application software are Microsoft Office, and educational, business, and scientific programs. Among the types of application software, there is packaged software ( which meets the needs of a variety of users instead of just one), custom software ( which is a program created at a user's request that will perform specific functions), open source software ( which is used for modification and redistribution, such as music downloading programs), and shareware/freeware/public domain software ( which is either software that you have to buy or that is free, such as Norton Anti-virus).
Something that I learned from this class so far is how to create a test for my students. I did not know how to use increase/decrease indent and how it will keep your bullets and numbering. That is really useful, and saves time when you have to create so many tests for your students.
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