COMPUTER SOFTWARE
UTILITY PROGRAMS
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Programs that enable a user to complete a task, such as word processing or desktop publishing
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Programs that are needed to enable the computer to function, including the operating system and utility programs
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -An application program (software application, or application, or app for short) is a computer program designed to carry out a specific task other than one relating to the operation of the computer itself, typically to be used by end-users. Word processors, media players, and accounting software are examples.
Detailed explanation-2: -An application, also referred to as an application program or application software, is a computer software package that performs a specific function directly for an end user or, in some cases, for another application. An application can be self-contained or a group of programs.
Detailed explanation-3: -Software is the programs that are needed to accomplish the input, processing, output, storage, and control activities of information systems.
Detailed explanation-4: -The sole purpose of application software is to aid the user in doing specified tasks. Web browsers like Firefox, and Google Chrome, as well as Microsoft Word and Excel, are examples of application software that is used on a personal computer or laptop.
Detailed explanation-5: -Application software, also known as an application or an app, is computer software designed to help the user to perform specific tasks. Examples include enterprise software, accounting software, office suites, graphics software and media players. Many application programs deal principally with documents.