Set of one or more programs which controls the operation and/or extends the…

2023

Set of one or more programs which controls the operation and/or extends the processing capability of a computer system is:

  1. A.

    System Software

  2. B.

    Application Software

  3. C.

    System Application

  4. D.

    System Hardware

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Correct answer: A

System Software serves as the primary interface between the physical computer hardware and the user applications.

Key Characteristics of System Software:

  • Operation Control: It coordinates and executes core background processes, memory allocation, file systems, and hardware peripherals (via Device Drivers).

  • Extending Processing Capability: It translates high-level commands into machine-executable instructions, optimizing CPU scheduling and resource utilization so that the computer can process complex tasks smoothly.

  • Examples: Operating Systems (like Windows, Linux, macOS), Device Drivers, and System Utilities (like defragmenters and compilers).

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