Correct Answer - Option 1 : system software
System software is software designed to provide a platform for other software. Examples of system software include operating systems like macOS, Linux, Android, and Microsoft Windows, computational science software, game engines, search engines, industrial automation, and software as a service application.
Hence the correct answer is system software.
- Microsoft Word or Excel is application software, as are common web browsers such as Firefox or Google Chrome. It also includes the category of mobile apps, including communication apps such as WhatsApp or games such as Candy Crush Saga.
- Firmware is permanent software programmed into a read-only memory. Typical examples of devices containing firmware are embedded systems, home, and personal-use appliances, computers, and computer peripherals.
- software that automatically displays or downloads advertising material such as banners or pop-ups when a user is online.