FC0-U71 Tech Concepts and Terminology Practice Question
Which of the following is an example of system software?
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Linux operating system
System software includes the operating system and utilities that manage hardware. Linux is an operating system, hence system software. Word processor, web browser, and spreadsheet are application software.
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Linux operating system
Why this is correct
System software manages hardware and provides the platform on which applications run. A Linux operating system is system software because it controls resources, schedules processes and offers core services, unlike application software such as browsers or office suites.
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Spreadsheet
Why it's wrong here
A spreadsheet is application software, used by end users to manipulate data, and does not manage hardware or provide platform services. It would be correct if the question asked for an example of productivity software rather than system software such as an operating system or device driver.
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Web browser
Why it's wrong here
A web browser is application software, installed to let users access web content, and relies on the operating system rather than managing hardware resources itself. It would be the right answer if the question asked for an example of application software or a client-side internet tool.
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Word processor
Why it's wrong here
A word processor is application software for creating documents; it runs on top of the operating system and performs no hardware, memory or process management. It would be correct if the question asked for an example of productivity or application software rather than system software.
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