Question

Programs developed for special purposes are known as ?

• A. System software
• B. Application software
• C. Utility software
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Application software

• Software - A set of instructions that tell a computer how to perform specific tasks

• System software and application software are two types of software

• System Software - Programs that control the operation of a computer

• Eg: operating system, utility software, language processor

• Application software – programs developed for specific purposes

• Eg: word processor, spreadsheet, image editor