| A | B |
| Application Software | Word Processing, Media Player, Web Browser |
| Application Software | Edutype |
| Operating System | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| System Software | Also known as operating system or OS |
| Operating System | Controls the operations of the computer system |
| Operating System | Responsible for starting up the computer, creating files & folders, usernames, passwords and screensavers |
| Applications Software | Works with operating system to meet a specific need or perform a specific task |
| Word Processing | Allows you to create, edit and print text |
| Word Processing | Application software used to create letters or reports |
| Spreadsheet | Used to organize information and perform calculations |
| Spreadsheet | Can be used to create an electronic gradebook |
| Database | Allows you to create an electronic filing system |
| Database | Can be used to create an electronic phone book |
| Software | the instructions that tell the computer what to do |