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Which of the following is not an example of Application software ?

ASpread sheet

BDOS

CWord Processor

DPaint

Answer:

B. DOS

Read Explanation:

DOS

  • DOS stands for Disk Operating System.

  • It is a type of operating system that manages computer hardware resources and provides a platform for running applications.

  • An application software is a computer program designed to carry out a specific task other than one relating to the operation of the computer itself

  • An operating system is a system software that manages computer hardware and software resources and provides common services for computer programs

  • DOS is a single-user, single-tasking operating system that uses a command-line interface to interact with the user. It was widely used in the 1980s and early 1990s, particularly with IBM-compatible PCs.

Key features of DOS include:

  • Command-line interface

  • File management (creating, deleting, copying files)

  • Disk management (formatting, partitioning)

  • Execution of applications (games, productivity software)

  • Limited multitasking capabilities

Examples of DOS

  • MS-DOS (Microsoft Disk Operating System)

  • PC-DOS (IBM Personal Computer Disk Operating System)

  • DR-DOS (Digital Research Disk Operating System)

  • FreeDOS (an open-source implementation of DOS)


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