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Understanding System and Application Software

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What is the primary function of system software?

To create documents and spreadsheets.

To manage hardware and provide a platform for other software. (correct)

To facilitate user interaction with applications.

To perform specific tasks for users.

Which of the following is an example of application software?

Antivirus Programs

Device Drivers

Internet Browser (correct)

Operating System

Which statement best describes the relationship between system software and application software?

System software is independent of application software.

System software performs the tasks that application software does.

Application software is a subset of system software.

Application software cannot run without system software. (correct)

What type of software is an example of a suite of programs?

<p>Microsoft Office</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which task is primarily performed by application software?

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System Software

Manages computer hardware and sets the foundation for other software
Handles the communication between software and hardware
Controls how hardware resources are used and allocated

Application Software

Carries out specific tasks using the computer's resources
Can be a single program or a set of programs working together
Examples include word processors, spreadsheets, databases, and web browsers

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This quiz covers the fundamentals of system software and application software. Learn how system software manages hardware resources, and explore the specific tasks performed by various application software. Test your knowledge on terms and examples from both categories.