COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS

COMPUTER SOFTWARE

TYPES OF SOFTWARE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Operating system is ____ software
A
application software
B
system software
C
utility software
D
None of the above
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: -System software is the software that manages the resources and allows a user to interact with the system. On the other hand, an operating system collects programs that coordinate all activities among computer hardware devices.

Detailed explanation-3: -Systems software includes the operating system and all the utilities that enable the computer to function. Applications software includes programs that do real work for users. For example, word processors, spreadsheets, and database management systems fall under the category of applications software.

Detailed explanation-4: -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-5: -Your system has three basic types of software: application programs, device drivers, and operating systems.

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