What is another name for application software?

• A. System software
• B. Program
• C. Operating system
• D. Driver

Answer: (B)

Application software refers to programs that help users perform specific tasks on a computer, such as word processing, spreadsheets, or email. A common way to call what these tools are is simply “programs.” In everyday terms, each application is a program designed for a particular task, so calling application software a program is natural and accurate.

System software, by contrast, handles the computer’s basic operations and resources. The operating system is the core of system software, coordinating hardware and software and providing services for programs. A driver is a type of system software that allows the OS to communicate with hardware devices. These are not considered application software, which is why they aren’t the best fit for the name.