COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS

COMPUTER SOFTWARE

TYPES OF SOFTWARE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
An ____ manages the computer’s hardware & software.
A
Utility software
B
File management
C
Operating System
D
Disk compression
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -An operating system (OS) is system software that manages computer hardware and software resources, and provides common services for computer programs.

Detailed explanation-2: -The correct answer is Software program. An operating system is system software that manages computer hardware, software resources, and provides common services for computer programs. Operating systems are found on many devices such as a computer, mobile phones, video games etc.

Detailed explanation-3: -The operating system manages the interaction between applications and the hardware. To access and communicate with the hardware, the operating system installs a device driver for each hardware component. A device driver is a small program written by the hardware manufacturer and supplied with the hardware component.

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