Question

quiz - unit 1: computers, information processing and storage
computing systems
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which of the following is not an example of application software?

• photoshop image editing program
• internet explorer web browser
• microsoft powerpoint presentation software
• windows operating system

Explanation:

To determine which is not application software, we recall: Application software is designed for end - users to perform specific tasks (like image editing, web browsing, creating presentations). System software (like operating systems) manages computer hardware and provides a platform for other software. Photoshop (image editing), Internet Explorer (web browsing), and PowerPoint (presentation) are application software. Windows OS is system software as it manages computer resources.

Answer:

D. Windows operating system