FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

APPLICATION SYSTEM SOFTWARE

SYSTEMS SOFTWARE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the purpose of systems software?
A
is a type of software that controls the computers hardware
B
is a type of software that has been programmed systematically
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -System software is used to manage the computer itself. It runs in the background, maintaining the computer’s basic functions so users can run higher-level application software to perform certain tasks. Essentially, system software provides a platform for application software to be run on top of.

Detailed explanation-2: -The principal system software is the operating system. It manages the hardware, data and program files, and other system resources and provides means for the user to control the computer, generally via a graphical user interface (GUI).

Detailed explanation-3: -An operating system is a program that acts as an interface between the computer user and computer hardware, and controls the execution of programs.

Detailed explanation-4: -The two main categories of software are application software and system software. An application is software that fulfills a specific need or performs tasks. System software is designed to run a computer’s hardware and provides a platform for applications to run on top of.

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