COMPUTER SOFTWARE
TYPES OF SOFTWARE
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Operating System, Utility Software & Language Processor
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General Purpose and Specific Purpose
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -System software is a collection of one or more programs that controls and manages the overall operation and performance of a computer system. It can be classified into the following categories: Operating System, Language Processors, Device Drivers, and Utility Software.
Detailed explanation-2: -Systems software are programs that manage the resources of the computer system and simplify applications programming. They include software such as the operating system, database management systems, networking software, translators, and software utilities.
Detailed explanation-3: -Utility software is a type of system software used to manage, organize, optimize, and enhance the functioning of a computer system.
Detailed explanation-4: -A computer’s operating system is an example of system software. Operating systems control the computer hardware and act as an interface with application programs. System software also includes utility software, device drivers and firmware, which we will be looking at in this lesson.
Detailed explanation-5: -Your system has three basic types of software: application programs, device drivers, and operating systems.