Computer Science Ques 375

Question: The two major categories of software include

Options:

A) Operating system and utility

B) Personal productivity and system

C) System and application

D) System and utility

E) (e) None of these

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

  • Software can broadly categorized in to system software and application software. System software consists of programs that control or maintain the operations of the computer and its devices. Two types of system soft-ware are operating system and utility programs. Application software consist of programs designed to make users more productive and/or assist them with personal tasks. These can be classified into general purpose and special purpose application soft-wares.