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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Function of system software is to serve as the ____ between the user, the application software, and the computer’s hardware
A
interface
B
program
C
application
D
server
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -System software is a type of computer program that is designed to run a computer’s hardware and application programs. If we think of the computer system as a layered model, the system software is the interface between the hardware and user applications. The operating system is the best-known example of system software.

Detailed explanation-2: -System software communicates with and coordinates hardware so that the basic functions of computers are usable, while application software helps users perform specific tasks on their computers. While software includes all the applications used on computers, hardware refers to all the physical components of computers.

Detailed explanation-3: -The software which provides an interface between hardware and user is operating software or OS and its functions are: Hiding the complexness of hardware from the user.

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