Computer Fundamentals - Engineering

Q1:

Programs designed to perform specific tasks is called known as

A System software

B Application software

C Utility programs

D Operating system

E None of the above

ANS:B - Application software

Utility software is system software designed to help analyze, configure, optimize or maintain a computer. A single piece of utility software is usually called a utility or tool.

Application Software is the software which allows users to do things like creating text documents, playing games, listening to music or viewing websites.