AE 21: IT APPLICATION TOOLS IN BUSINESS

SEATWORK 1-MIDTERM PERIOD

I. ESSAY. Answer the following questions comprehensively. This criterion will be used in
grading your answers: Content- 7 points and Presentation- 3 points.

1. Define operating systems.

operating systems
the software that supports a computer's basic functions, such as scheduling tasks, executing
applications, and controlling peripherals.

operating system (OS), program that manages a computer’s resources, especially the allocation
of those resources among other programs. Typical resources include the central processing unit
(CPU), computer memory, file storage, input/output (I/O) devices, and network connections.
Management tasks include scheduling resource use to avoid conflicts and interference between
programs. Unlike most programs, which complete a task and terminate, an operating system
runs indefinitely and terminates only when the computer is turned off.

2. What is an application software?

Application software, or app for short, is software that performs specific tasks for an end-user.

Effectively, if the user is interacting directly with a piece of software it is application software. For
example, Microsoft Word or Excel are application software, as are common web browsers such
as Firefox or Google Chrome.

Application software is distinct from system software, which refers to the software that actually
keeps the systems running such as the operating system, computational science software,
game engines, industrial automation, and software as a service applications.

3. Differentiate operating system from application software.

The main difference between operating system and application software is that an operating
system is a system software that works as the interface between the user and the hardware
while the application software is a program that performs a specific task.

Computer software is divided into system software and application software. System software is
the type of software that is used to run hardware devices. Operating systems, language
processors and device drivers are few examples for system software. Application software is the
type of software that is designed to achieve a specific user requirement. Word processors,
spreadsheets, web browsers are some application software. Apart from these types, there is
another software called utility software. This software assists the tasks of the system. Antivirus
software, file and disk management tools are some examples of utility software.

4. What is a real time operating system? Give an example.

Real-time operating systems (RTOS) are used in environments where a large number of events,
mostly external to the computer system, must be accepted and processed in a short time or
within certain deadlines. such applications are industrial control, telephone switching equipment,
flight control, and real-time simulations. With an RTOS, the processing time is measured in
tenths of seconds. This system is time-bound and has a fixed deadline. The processing in this
type of system must occur within the specified constraints. Otherwise, This will lead to system
failure.

Examples of the real-time operating systems: Airline traffic control systems, Command Control
Systems, Airlines reservation system, Heart Peacemaker, Network Multimedia Systems, Robot
etc.

5. What are the functions of the operating system?

An operating system has three main functions: manage the computer's resources, such
as the central processing unit, memory, disk drives, and printers, establish a user
interface, and execute and provide services for applications software.

Operating systems for mainframe and other large computers are even more complex
because they must keep track of several programs from several users all running in the
same time frame. Although some personal computer operating systems-most often
found in business or learning environments-can support multiple programs and users,
most are concerned only with a single user. We begin by focusing on the interaction
between a single user and a personal computer operating system

II. APPLICATION

A. Examples of application software

1. Microsoft Word
2. spreadsheets
3. VLC media player
4. Firefox or Google Chrome
5. accounting applications, photo editor
6. mobile apps such as video games
7.Whatsapp, etc.

B. Examples of Operating system

8. Windows
The Windows Operating System is perhaps one of the most well-known system
software. Many laptops and desktops use the Windows OS.
9. Mac OS
The Mac Operating System, along with Windows, is one of the most popular operating
systems. It only makes up less than 15 percent of the market share, but it is still one of
the oldest and most widely used system software, after Windows.
10. iOS
The iOS system software is the second most popular mobile system software. It allows
you to run other types of applications, not all of which are available on Android devices.