Task 4 Revision Checklist

Software Types

• I can define software.
• I can explain why hardware needs software instructions.
• I can describe the role of an operating system.
• I can give examples of operating systems.
• I can distinguish application software from utility software.
• I can classify software examples correctly.

Utility Software

• I can explain file compression.
• I can explain defragmenter.
• I can explain anti-virus software.
• I can explain anti-malware software.
• I can choose a suitable utility for a scenario and justify it.

Licensing

• I can explain what a software licence is.
• I can define freeware.
• I can define open source.
• I can define shareware.
• I can explain why free to download does not always mean free for school use.
• I can recommend a licence-compliant action in a scenario.

Software Development Cycle

• I can list the five SDC stages in order.
• I can explain state the problem.
• I can explain plan and design.
• I can explain develop the solution.
• I can explain test the solution.
• I can explain evaluate the solution.
• I can identify evidence produced at each stage.
• I can apply the SDC to a school software scenario.

User Needs and Interface

• I can define user needs.
• I can identify users and tasks from a scenario.
• I can recommend suitable interface features.
• I can justify interface features using user needs.
• I can explain accessibility, consistency, feedback and error prevention.

Written Response

• I name the concept.
• I explain its role.
• I link the answer to the scenario.
• I use because/so that reasoning for justification.
• I answer every part of multi-part questions.