| A | B |
| Application Software | Software designed to meet the users need; performs a specific task. |
| Database Software | A program that helps you manage large collections of information; an electronic filing system. |
| Operating Software | Controls the operation of a computer |
| Software | Intangible set of instructions that tell the computer what to do. |
| Spreadsheet Software | A program that has numbered rows and lettered columns used to manage, analyze, and present financial information. |
| System Software | Made up of Utililty SOftware and Operating Software |
| Utility Software | Programs that perfome "house-keeping" chores that help your computer run at peak performance. |
| Word Processing Software | A program that allows you to create, edit, and print text documents. |