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ZIMSEC O-Level Computer Science

8.12Form 2: Application software and system utility tools

Form 2: Application software and system utility tools in ZIMSEC O-Level Computer Science: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 8.12.1Identify off-the-shelf, customised and open-source application software.
  2. 8.12.2Use utility software and tools to optimise a system.

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  • Off-the-shelf, customised and open-source software

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Form 2: Application software and system utility tools: sample question

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Why is off-the-shelf software usually cheaper than customised software?

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