Question

Nancy is working on a spreadsheet in excel on a Microsoft windows system. Which statements are true about the software she is using?
A. Microsoft windows is an example of system utility software.
B. Besides system utilities, the only other type of software is application software.
C. Spreadsheet software, such as excel, is an example of application software.
D. Application software control and interact directly with computer hardware.

Answer 1

Answer:

The explanation of this question is given below in explanation section. however, the correct answer is C.

Explanation:

A. Microsoft windows is an example of system utility software (Incorrect). Microsoft windows is an example of system utitilty software. But the Nancy is using spreadsheat in excel software that is example of application software.  

B. Besides system utilities, the only other type of software is application software (incorrect). It is right that besides system utlilites, the only other type of software is application software.But this option does not match and make sense about Nancy working on the software.

C. Spreadsheet software, such as excel, is an example of application software (correct). Because, Microsoft Excel (that is spreadsheet software) is an example of application software.

D. Application software control and interact directly with computer hardware (incorrect). Because, driver that are example of utilities software, directly control and interact with hardware. So, this option is incorrect. Excel is an example of application software and application software does not directly control and interact with software.