Principles of Information Systems (MindTap Course List)
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Chapter 4, Problem 1SAT
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The “application and system” are two main categories of software.
Hence, the correct answer is option “C”.
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Software:
- Software contains computer programs which are used to control the workings of computer hardware.
- Software can be divided into two categories.
- System software:
- This software contains operating systems, utilities, and middleware that manage the actions and purpose of the hardware and other programs throughout the computer system.
- Application software:
- This program contains program which is used to solve particular computing issues.
- System software:
Explanation for incorrect options:
Enterprise and workgroup:
Enterprise and workgroup are the categories of software sphere of influence.
Hence, the option “A” is wrong.
Application is one category of software but operating system is not the type of software categories, it is included in the system software.
Hence, the option “B” is wrong.
Utilities and operating system:
Utilities and operating system are the part of the system software. It is the not the categories of software.
Hence, the option “D” is wrong.
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