Question

Operating system is a _______.
1. system software
2. application software
3. utility software
4. data processing tool

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : system software

The correct answer is system software.

• Operating systems are called system software. Which manages and controls computer hardware.
  • Because of this application software is able to run on the computer.
  • The best example of system software is the operating system.

• Application Software -
  • This is software that has been developed to help the users.
  • It can perform only one specific task.
  • Such software is called application software.
• Utility Software -
  • It is one such computer programming system.
  • Those who work to configure, analyze, optimize and maintain the computer.
  • We also call it by the name of "Utility" and "Utilities".