COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS

COMPUTER SOFTWARE

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The operating system is a type of
A
system software
B
general purpose software
C
utility software
D
application software
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The operating system is the best-known example of system software. The OS manages all the other programs in a computer. System software is used to manage the computer itself.

Detailed explanation-2: -An operating system is a System software in computers. It works as an interface between the user and computer hardware components.

Detailed explanation-3: -To run other programmes, every computer has to have at least one operating system installed. Windows, Linux, and Android are examples of operating systems that enable the user to use programs like MS Office, Notepad, and games on the computer or mobile phone.

Detailed explanation-4: -What is an operating system? An operating system is the most important software that runs on a computer. It manages the computer’s memory and processes, as well as all of its software and hardware. It also allows you to communicate with the computer without knowing how to speak the computer’s language.

Detailed explanation-5: -Operating systems. Device drivers. Middleware. Utility software. Shells and windowing systems.

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