Computer question from High Court exam, 2026 by JKSSB
Which of the following is designed to control the operations of a computer?
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
Correct Answer:
Option C —
System Software
The correct answer is C) System Software.
Why System Software?
System Software (such as the Operating System, device drivers, and firmware) directly manages and controls the computer's hardware resources, execution of background processes, and overall operations.
Application Software (like web browsers or word processors) is designed to help users perform specific end-user tasks, relying on the system software to run.
Utility Software is a type of system software focused specifically on maintaining, optimizing, and analyzing the computer (e.g., antivirus programs, disk defragmenters).
User is the human interacting with the computer.
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