Computer Science Ques 68

Question: Microsoft Office is an example of a

Options:

A) closed-source software

B) open-source software

C) horizontal-market software

D) Vertical-market software

E) Compiler

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

  • Horizontal market software is application software that is useful to wide range of industries. This is opposite of vertical market software which has a scope of usefulness limited to few industries. Horizontal market software is also called productivity software, eg. Word processor. Web browsers, spreadsheet applications like MS-Excel and generic book keeping applications.