Topics for discussion.

1. What does the term “computer software” mean?

2. What does this term include?

3. What tasks does application software perform?

4. Is there any difference between computer software and hardware?

5. Who and when invented the term “software”?

6. Practical computer systems divide software systems into three major classes. What are they?

7. What is the purpose of systems software (programming software, application software)?

4. Which of these statements are true? Correct the false ones.

1. Middleware controls and co-ordinates distributed systems.

2. System software provides the necessary services for application software.

3. Testware performs productive tasks for users.

4. Software testing can be launched for use by either an individual or a group.

5. Computer software is often regarded as hardware.

6. Software includes video games, websites, programs and logic systems of modern consumer devices.

7. Systems software unburdens the applications programmer from the often complex details of the particular computer being used.

8. Programming software assists a programmer in writing computer programs.

9. Industrial automation, educational software and business software are examples of application software.

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