APPLICATION SYSTEM SOFTWARE
WHAT IS COMPUTER SOFTWARE
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antivirus software, file management tools, compression tools, disk management tools, etc.
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the program that, after being initially loaded into the computer by a boot program, manages all of the other application programs in a computer
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an end-user program typically divided into two classes:application software and systems software
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Application software is an end-user program typically divided into two classes: application software and systems software. Systems software provides an operating system and utilities that enable applications software such as database programs, spreadsheets, web browsers, and more to run.
Detailed explanation-2: -General purpose applications and custom software are the two major types of application software. General purpose applications, which are sometimes referred to as off-the-shelf applications, are designed as fully-featured packages, while custom software is tailor-made for a client’s specific needs.
Detailed explanation-3: -application software, also called application program, software designed to handle specific tasks for users. Such software directs the computer to execute commands given by the user and may be said to include any program that processes data for a user.