Computer Science Illuminated
Computer Science Illuminated
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ISBN: 9781284155617
Author: Nell Dale, John Lewis
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
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Chapter 10, Problem 1E
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The given statement “Operating system is an example of application software” is “False”.

Hence, the correct option is “B”.

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Application software:

This is an end user program which enables the computer to perform useful tasks such as media players, database programs, spreadsheets, accounting software.

System software:

This is software which is extremely contrasted to application software. This is a basic level program at low level computer.

  • Some of the examples of the application software are,
    • Operating system
    • Compilers
    • Resources that are helpful to manage the computer
  • System software provides a platform for application software to run in a computer. Without system software, application software is useless.

Therefore, the “operating system is not an example of application software”.

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