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Considering the below statements, choose the CORRECT option

(i) A software program is a set of instructions given to a computer for the execution of the task

(ii) Software is the variable part of a computer while the hardware is the invariable part

(iii) System software is designed for computer-specific tasks


1. Statements (ii) and (iii) are correct, and (i) is false
2. Statements (i) and (iii) are correct and (ii) is false
3. Statements (i) and (ii) are correct, and (iii) is false
4. Statements (i) (ii) and (iii) are correct

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Correct Answer - Option 4 : Statements (i) (ii) and (iii) are correct

The correct answer is Statements (i) (ii) and (iii) are correct.

  • A set of instructions that directs a computer's hardware to perform a task is called a program, or software program. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
  • Software is the variable part of a computer while the hardware is the invariable part, i.e., the part that remains the same. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
  • The two main types of software are system software and application software.
    • Application software is a type of computer program that performs a specific personal, educational, and business function.
    • System software makes the operation of a computer more fast, effective, and secure. Example: Operating system, programming language, Communication software, etc.
      • System Software is designed to control the operation and extend the processing functionalities of a computer system. Hence, statement 3 is correct.

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