APPLICATION SYSTEM SOFTWARE
WHAT IS COMPUTER SOFTWARE
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software designed to provide a paltform to other software.
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soft ware designed to preform a group of functions.
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -System software is software designed to provide a platform for other software. Examples of system software include operating systems (OS) like macOS, Linux, Android and Microsoft Windows, computational science software, game engines, search engines, industrial automation, and software as a service applications.
Detailed explanation-2: -Operating system (OS) – a software that controls and coordinates the computer hardware devices and runs other software and applications on a computer. It is the main part of system software and a computer will not function without it.
Detailed explanation-3: -System software maintains the computer resources and provides a path for application software to run. It enables users to perform specific tasks. System software is written in low-level languages. Application software is written in high-level languages, such as Java and C++.