Question

Which of the following correctly defines a software?
A. It is a collection of data or computer instructions.
B. A software program has been first written by Ada Lovelace in the 19th century.
C. Both a and b
D. It is the softest part of the computer system.

Answer 1

Which of the following correctly defines a software?

A. It is a collection of data or computer instructions.

B. A software program has been first written by Ada Lovelace in the 19th century.

C. Both a and b✔️✔️✔️✔️

D. It is the softest part of the computer system.

correct answer is

option c

Answer 2

Answer :-

Option C. Both A. and B.

It is a collection of data or computer instructions. A software program has been first written by Ada Lovelace in the 19th century.

Additional Information :-

• In the years 1842, Ada Lovelace wrote the World's First Computer Program.

$\star$ About Software :

• Software can be defined as a group of programs which directs a computer to perform various tasks.

• Software divided according to its function, into two types system software and application software.

System Software :-

System Software is a software which interacts with the hardware directly and allows us to communicate with it.

It responsible for managing and controlling the hardware resources so that other software then users can use a hardware effectively.

Application Software :

Application software is a set of one or more programs used to accomplish a specific task and not meant for running the computer.

Example :- MS paint , GIMP etc.