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GRADE 10

TOPIC: SYSTEM TECHNOLOGIES


SUB-TOPIC: SOFTWARE
LESSON TYPE: THEORY & PRACTICAL

UNIT 7.1 BASIC SOFTWARE CONCEPTS


UNIT 7.2 OPERATING SYSTEM
UNIT 7.3 BEING MORE SECURE
AT THE END OF THIS CHAPTER, YOU SHOULD BE
ABLE TO
• Define what software is.
• Identify software components.
• Differentiate between system software and application software.
• Select examples of system software and application software.
• Execute basic accessories such as calculator, paint, and snipping tool.
• Create a password for the authentication process.
SOFTWARE

• Definition: A set of programs or instructions that tells the computer and its
hardware how to perform specific tasks.

• Video on software: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tC1b7oiGQg8


COMPONENTS OF SOFTWARE
• System software: Includes the operating system, large processor, and device
drivers.
• Application software: Includes general-purpose and customized software.
• Programs: Instructions executed by the computer
• Documentation: Information about the software
• Operating procedures: Guidelines for using software.
• Code: The instructions executed by the computer
• Data: Information manipulated by the software
• User interface: How the user interacts with the software.
APPLICATION SOFTWARE AND SYSTEM SOFTWARE

APPLICATION SOFTWARE SYSTEM SOFTWARE


• Definition: Allows you to perform • Definition: Includes the operating
tasks, such as playing games, system and other software that
creating slide show presentations, controls and manages the operation
creating spreadsheets, and so on. of the computer.
EXAMPLES OF DIFFERENT SOFTWARE

APPLICATION SOFTWARE SYSTEM SOFTWARE


• Office suites (Microsoft Office) • Operating System (Microsoft
• Internet browser (Chrome, Firefox) Windows, Linux, Android, iOS)

• Music Player (Windows Media • Device drivers (Drivers for the


Player) mouse, keyboard, etc.)

• Gaming (Minesweeper, Solitaire) • Firmware (Operational software


embedded within a flash drive,
ROM for the operating system to
identify it.)
CALCULATOR
• Step one: Click the Start button.
• Step two: Type in calc.
• Step three: Click calculator from the
search results.
• Step four: Use the keyboard to type
in the required data.
• Step five: Press the Enter key to get
your answer.
PAINT
• Step one: Click on the Start
button.
• Step two: Type in Paint.
• Step three: Click Paint in the
search results.
• Step four: Create your own
canvas by clicking and dragging
the mouse, or by using the
brushes.
SNIPPING TOOL
• Step one: Click on the Start menu.
• Step two: Type in snip.
• Step three: Click on the Snipping tool
form the search results.
• Step four: Click on the Snipping tool, select Mode.
• Step five: Select the area you want to snip.
• Step six: After you have captured the snip, save the snip.
• Step seven: This is done by clicking on File > Save As.
• Step eight: Type a file name and then click on Save.
CREATE A PASSWORD
1. Click on the Start button. 7. Click or tap Sign-in options from the
2. Type in Control Panel. left.

3. Open the Control Panel and click on 8. In the Password area, click on the
User Accounts. Add button.

4. Open User Accounts and choose 9. Enter the new password correctly in
Make changes to accounts. both text fields, where required.

5. Click on Add a new user in PC 10.In the Password Hint field, enter
settings. something that will help you
remember the password. Click Next.
6. Choose Make changes to my account
in PC settings. 11.Click on Finish to complete the
password setup.
ACTIVITY 7.1
ACTIVITY 7.2
ACTIVITY 7.3
ENRICHMENT TEST
1. Mention two functions of an operating system. (2)
2. Give the name of an operating system that is used for smartphones. (1)
3. Mention two types of access control systems that are found on smartphones
other than a password or pin. (2)
4. What is the function of a GUI? (2)
5. Rate each of the following passwords as “weak”, “strong” or “very strong”:
1. N@t1onal2o19 (1)
2. Long2Montagu#Electric)Lego (1)
3. SamHolly(yourdogs’names) (1)
REMEDIAL WORK

• For your remedial work you will have to create a summary of the content that
we have covered. Bring this summary to the teacher. The teacher will then
assess the summary and tell you where you need to elaborate.

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