Question 88Asked in DSSSB TGT Computer Science (Technical), 13 Sep 2025, Shift 3 (5:00 PM)

What is the main difference between system software and application software?

  1. ASystem software is always free, but application software is paid.
  2. BApplication software is only for mobile phones, and system software is only for computers.
  3. CSystem software manages computer hardware, while application software helps users perform specific tasks.
  4. DApplication software controls the hardware, and system software is used for games.
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Correct answer: (C) System software manages computer hardware, while application software helps users perform specific tasks.

Explanation

System software manages the computer hardware and provides a platform. Application software runs on it to help users do specific tasks.

From DSSSB TGT Computer Science PYQ (Technical), 13 Sep 2025, Shift 3 (5:00 PM)

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