COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS

COMPUTER SOFTWARE

SYSTEM SOFTWARE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
An application program is the same as an operating system.
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -’Operating system is application software’ is a FALSE statement. Explanation: Software can be categorized into two types namely ‘system software’ and application software.

Detailed explanation-2: -An operating system is system software that acts as an interface between the user and the hardware, whereas application software is a program that performs a specific task. It is impossible to install the application software on a computer system without an operating system.

Detailed explanation-3: -An operating system is an example of application software. A computer can have more than one operating system, but only one OS is in control at any given time. Batch processing implies a high level of interaction between the user and the program.

Detailed explanation-4: -The statement is True. An operating system is a set of programs that manages and controls the computer hardware, program files, data, and other system resources and provides means for the user to control the computer using a graphical user interface (GUI).

Detailed explanation-5: -An operating system (OS) is a collection of software that manages computer hardware resources and provides common services for computer programs. The operating system is a vital component of the system software in a computer system. Application programs usually require an operating system to function.

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