# Key Terms — System Software vs Application Software vs Utility Software

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- Published: 2026-10-18T12:24:31-04:00
- Author: matthew.leffler@jefferson.kyschools.us

Course 1: Computer Literacy / Unit 2: PC Hardware & System Architecture / Lesson
3: System Software vs Application Software vs Utility Software

## Vocabulary focus

System Software, Application Software, Utility Software, Operating System, Driver,
Firmware, Antivirus, Defragmenter, Compression, Task Manager

## Build your glossary

For each term or concept, write an explanation in your own words and add an example
from this lesson. Check your explanation against the lesson resources.

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