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Which of the following is NOT an example of application software?
Windows Vista
Google Chrome
Adobe Photoshop
Windows Vista
Windows Vista is classified as system software, specifically an operating system, which acts as an interface between hardware and the user. Application software refers to end-user programs designed to perform specific tasks like web browsing, editing, or communication.
Windows Vista is classified as system software, specifically an operating system, which acts as an interface between hardware and the user. Application software refers to end-user programs designed to perform specific tasks like web browsing, editing, or communication.
The foundational role of an Operating System is comparable to the Indian Constitution as the 'Grundnorm' or the supreme system providing the structural framework for all other administrative laws (applications) to function.
System software includes OS (Windows, Linux, macOS) and device drivers.
Application software is non-essential for the basic booting of the computer hardware.
Windows Vista was released by Microsoft in 2007 as the successor to Windows XP.
Google Chrome is a web browser (Application software) used for internet navigation.
Adobe Photoshop is a graphics editing program (Application software) used for image manipulation.
WhatsApp is a messaging utility (Application software) used for communication.
System software provides the platform on which application software runs.
A is correct тАФ Windows Vista is an Operating System (System Software), whereas the others are specific end-user applications.
In computer science MCQs, always distinguish between OS, Utilities, and Applications; remember that without System Software, Application software cannot execute instructions on the hardware.