O-LevelComputer ScienceSoftware2210/12 · May/June 2023 · Q105 Marks
A user has both system software and application software installed on their computer.
- (a)Describe the difference between system software and application software. Give an example of each software in your answer.[4]
- (b)State which component in the computer would store both types of software when the power is turned off.[1]
Mark scheme
Marking points from the official mark scheme (May/June 2023). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.
- [1] System software provides services that the computer requires
- [1] ... whereas application software provides services that the user requires
- [1] Utility software // by example e.g. defragmentation software, antivirus, firewall
- [1] Operating system
- [1] Any suitable example of an application e.g. word processor, web browser, video-editing software
- [1] Secondary storage // HDD // SSD
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