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Which type of software is designed to provide essential functions and services required for the operation of a computer?
Which type of software is designed to provide essential functions and services required for the operation of a computer?
- Utility Software
- System Software (correct)
- Application Software
- Malware
What is the relationship between application software and system software?
What is the relationship between application software and system software?
- Application software runs independently of system software.
- System software is a subset of application software.
- Application software is designed to work in conjunction with system software. (correct)
- Application software and system software are interchangeable terms.
Which term describes a software designed to cause harm to computers?
Which term describes a software designed to cause harm to computers?
- Malware (correct)
- Adware
- Shareware
- Freeware
What distinguishes an application from other types of software?
What distinguishes an application from other types of software?
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What best describes the nature of a collection of programs, libraries, data, and documentation as a single logical object to be run on a computer?
What best describes the nature of a collection of programs, libraries, data, and documentation as a single logical object to be run on a computer?
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System Software
- System software is designed to provide essential functions and services required for the operation of a computer.
Application Software vs System Software
- Application software relies on system software to operate, and system software provides a platform for application software to run on.
Malware
- Malware is a type of software designed to cause harm to computers.
Characteristics of Applications
- An application is distinguished from other types of software by its ability to perform specific tasks or solve a particular problem for the user.
Software Package
- A software package is a collection of programs, libraries, data, and documentation that are treated as a single logical object to be run on a computer.
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