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8th Grade
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Leah Tomlinson
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Lesson 7 - Types of Software
LO: Explain how different types of utilities software work.
Describe uses of commonly used application software

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Open Ended
Starter:
Make a list of all the different tasks you can complete on a computer.
If you can, try to name the type of software you use to complete the task
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Types of Software
There are three main types of software we use on a computer, these are:
Applications Software
Utility Software
Systems Software
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Different Software Names
When discussing the names of different software you should never name brand names.
For example - what software would you use to create a letter?
The answer would be a word processor the brand of word processor could be Microsoft Word.
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Multiple Select
Which of the following are types of application software?
Microsoft Powerpoint
Web Browser
Spreadsheet Software
Google Sheets
Google Slides
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Utility Software
Utilities software is another type of software. These pieces of software complete one single task to maintain your computer.
The three categories of utility software are:
Computer Security
Disk Organisation
System Maintenance
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Task
For each category of utility software (computer security, disk organisation, system maintenance) create a worksheet which:
Gives two expamples of tasks completed in each category
Explain how each of the categories works
Find a branded example for each task utility software completes
Use the links provided in Google Classroom to help you
Upload your work to Google Classroom when completed.
Lesson 7 - Types of Software
LO: Explain how different types of utilities software work.
Describe uses of commonly used application software

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