Question

Which of the following is not an example of software

Answer 1

DOS is not an example of application software. (Option C)

• Application software is computer software that is used by end-users to execute a specific task that is unrelated to the computer's functioning.
• System software, which is concerned with the functioning of the computer, and utility software are the two categories of software.
• Application software includes a word processor, a spreadsheet program, an accountancy program, a web browser, an email client, a music player, a console game, and a photo editor.
• DOS is a Microsoft-created operating system for x86-based PCs.
• MS-DOS was the predominant operating system for IBM PC-compatible personal computers in the 1980s.

Note: The question given is incomplete. The complete question is given as follows;

Which of the following is not an example of application software?

(a) Word processing

(b) Computer graphics

(c) DOS

(d) Spreadsheet

Answer 2

DOS is not an example of application software. (Option C)

Explanation:

• Application software is computer software that is used by end-users to execute a specific task that is unrelated to the computer's functioning.
• System software, which is concerned with the functioning of the computer, and utility software are the two categories of software.
• Application software includes a word processor, a spreadsheet program, an accountancy program, a web browser, an email client, a music player, a console game, and a photo editor.
• DOS is a Microsoft-created operating system for x86-based PCs.
• MS-DOS was the predominant operating system for IBM PC-compatible personal computers in the 1980s.