Types of Computer Software System software consists of many different programs that manage and support different tasks. Depending upon the task performed,the system software can be classified into two major groups: System management programs used for managing both the hardware and software systems System development programs used for developing and executing application softwareTypes of Computer Software ◼ System software consists of many different programs that manage and support different tasks. Depending upon the task performed, the system software can be classified into two major groups: ⚫ System management programs used for managing both the hardware and software systems ⚫ System development programs used for developing and executing application software