FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

APPLICATION SYSTEM SOFTWARE

SYSTEMS SOFTWARE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is meant by systems software?
A
Includes operating system and utilities software. Tells computer hardware what to do and provides a user interface (OS). Maintains, optimises and cleans a computer (Utilities).
B
A set of programs that controls how the user interacts with the hardware and software of a computer.
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Systems software are programs that manage the resources of the computer system and simplify applications programming. They include software such as the operating system, database management systems, networking software, translators, and software utilities.

Detailed explanation-2: -System software is a program designed to run a computer’s hardware and applications and manage its resources, such as its memory, processors, and devices. It also provides a platform for running application software, and system software is typically bundled with a computer’s operating system.

Detailed explanation-3: -System software consists of the operating system and utility programs that control a computer system and allow you to use a computer.

Detailed explanation-4: -An operating system (OS) is system software that manages computer hardware and software resources and provides common services for computer programs. The operating system is a component of the system software in a computer system. The operating system acts as an intermediary between programs and the computer hardware.

Detailed explanation-5: -System software includes operating systems, utility software, device drivers and firmware. Operating systems control the computer hardware and act as an interface with application programs.

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