A program, or software, consists of a series of related instructions, organized for a common purpose, that tells the computer what tasks to perform and how to perform them. An application, app, sometimes called application software, consists of programs designed to make users more productive and/or assist them with personal tasks. Other programs, often called tools or utilities, enable you to perform maintenance-type task usually related to managing devices, media, and programs used by computer and mobile devices. An operating system is a set of programs that coordinates all the activities among computer or mobile device hardware. 

1.1 Describe how an operating system interacts with applications and hardware. Discuss the steps involved. (12) 

1.2 List and explain the variety of forms of Software Availability. 

1.3 Identify and describe key features of productivity applications. (18) (10)

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11 Operating System Interaction with Applications and Hardware An operating system serves as an intermediary between applications and hardware facilitating their interaction Here are the steps involve... View the full answer