COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS

COMPUTER SOFTWARE

SYSTEM SOFTWARE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Microsoft Word is an example of system software
A
true
B
false
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is Application Software. MS Word is an example of application software developed by the company Microsoft.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -Microsoft Word is not an example of system software. On the contrary, it is an example of application software, which requires system software to function. Windows, on the other hand, is an example of system software. Windows provides a platform for application software like Microsoft Word to operate.

Detailed explanation-4: -Word Processing refers to the act of using a computer to create, edit, save and print documents. In order to perform word processing, specialized software (known as a Word Processor) is needed. One example of a Word Processor is Microsoft Word, but other word processing applications are also widely used.

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