The Best Explanation for the Difference Between Operating System Software

question 59

Multiple Choice

The best explanation for the difference between operating system software and application software is that operating system software

• A)is developed for a specific purpose, and application software tells the hardware how to run.
• B)has to be operated by certified professionals, whereas anyone can use application software.
• C)tells the hardware how to run, and application software is developed for a specific purpose.
• D)can run on its own, whereas application software requires an operating system.

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Definitions:

Estuary

A partially enclosed coastal body of water with one or more rivers or streams flowing into it, and with a free connection to the open sea.

Epilimnion

The upper layer of water in a stratified lake, which is warm and well-oxygenated during the summer.

Hypolimnion

The cooler, deeper layer of water in a stratified lake, lying below the warmer, upper epilimnion layer and not mixing with it.

Large Herbivores

Big plant-eating animals that feed predominantly or exclusively on vegetation, such as elephants, giraffes, and bison.