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What is computer software?
What is computer software?
- The user interface of a computer
- The physical components of a computer system
- The hardware that processes data in a computer
- A set of instructions that tells a computer how to perform specific tasks (correct)
Which of the following is an example of computer software?
Which of the following is an example of computer software?
- Central Processing Unit (CPU)
- Computer monitor
- Microsoft Word (correct)
- Random Access Memory (RAM)
What differentiates system software from application software?
What differentiates system software from application software?
- System software manages and supports the computer system, while application software performs specific tasks for the user (correct)
- System software is used for entertainment purposes, while application software is used for business purposes
- Application software controls the computer hardware, while system software provides a user interface
- Application software is essential for the computer to function, while system software is optional
