MCQ IN COMPUTER SCIENCE & ENGINEERING

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
____ is a type of system software allows that allow a user to perform maintenance-type tasks
A
Operating system
B
System Software
C
Application software
D
Utility program
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A utility program, also called a utility, is a type of system software that allows a user to perform maintenance-type tasks, usually related to managing a computer, its devices, or its programs.

Detailed explanation-2: -An application is software that fulfills a specific need or performs tasks. System software is designed to run a computer’s hardware and provides a platform for applications to run on top of.

Detailed explanation-3: -Utility software helps to manage, maintain and control computer resources. Examples of utility programs are antivirus software, backup software and disk tools.

Detailed explanation-4: -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-5: -An operating system (OS) is a type of system software that manages computer’s hardware and software resources. It provides common services for computer programs.

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