Which of the following are application software? A. Spreadsheet B. Word…
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Which of the following are application software?
A. Spreadsheet
B. Word Processor
C. Operating system
D. Database
E. Compiler
- A.
A, C and D only
- B.
B, C and E only
- C.
A, D and E only
- D.
A, B and D only
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Correct answer: D
Application software is designed for end-users to perform specific tasks. Spreadsheet (A) and Word Processor (B) are classic examples of application software used for data manipulation and document creation. Database systems (D) manage data storage and retrieval, often classified as application software in this context. In contrast, Operating Systems (C) manage hardware resources and Compiler (E) translates code, both falling under system software. Therefore, the correct application software options are A, B, and D.