Computer Science Ques 294

Question: Programs designed specifically to address general-purpose applications and special-purpose applications are called________

Options:

A) Operating system

B) System software

C) Application software

D) Management information systems

E) None of these

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

  • Software can be divided into::i categories- System software and application soft-ware. Application software refers to pro-grams designed to make users more productive and/or assist them with personal taskes. They can further divided in to- General purpose applications (basic applications which are widely used in nearly every discipline & occupation, eg. browsers. word processors. Spreadsheet. DBMS. Presentation graphics) and special purpose applications advanced applications which narrowly focused on specific disciplines and occupations, eg. graphic programs. Audio/video editor, multimedia creator, virtual reality, etc).