FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

APPLICATION SYSTEM SOFTWARE

SYSTEMS SOFTWARE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Why is systems software needed? Tick all that apply
A
To provide an interface between software and hardware.
B
To control the memory so that many apps can be opened at the same time.
C
To allow the computer system to turn on.
D
To help maintain or configure a computer system.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -It serves as the interface between hardware, application software, and the user. Main functions of system software – allocating system resources, managing storage space, storing and retrieval of files, providing security, etc.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -The Need for Operating System: Operating System is a program that acts as an Interface between the system hardware and the user making the tasks easier. It is important software which runs on a computer and controls the set of instructions and wisely utilizes each part of the Computer.

Detailed explanation-4: -An operating system is a program that acts as an interface between the user and the computer hardware and controls the execution of all kinds of programs. An operating system (OS) is system software that manages computer hardware, software resources, and provides common services for computer programs.

Detailed explanation-5: -system software acts as an interface between the hardware of the computer and the software applications. known as General ware are written in gramming language us languages which System software is a set of one or more programs, which are designed to control the operation and processing capability of a computer system.

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