Difference between system software and application software | Management Information System
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Application software is a specific purpose software which is used by the user for performing a specific task. The system software is general-purpose software that is used to operate computer hardware and provides a platform to run application software. Users interact with application software while doing different activities. Generally, users do not interact with system software as it works in the background.
Difference between system software and application software
| S.No. | Application Software | System Software |
| 1. | Application software is a specific purpose software which is used by user for performing specific task. | The system software is general-purpose software that is used to operate computer hardware and provides a platform to run application software. |
| 2. | Application software is installed according to the requirements of the user. | System software gets installed when the operating system is installed on the computer. |
| 3. | Application software is machine-independent. | The system software is machine-dependent. |
| 4. | Application software cannot run without the presence of the system software. | System software can run independently of the application software. |
| 5. | Users interact with application software while doing different activities. | Generally, users do not interact with system software as it works in the background. |
| 6. | Application Software is written in a high-level language like Java, C++, .net, VB, etc. | System Software is written in a low-level language, i.e. assembly language. |
| 7. | Application Software runs as and when the user requests. | System Software starts running when the system is turned on and runs until the system is shut down. |
| 8. | Some examples of application software are a word processor, web browser, media player, etc | Some examples of system software are the compiler, assembler, debugger, driver, etc. |
MCQs
Which of the following is not a system software program type ?
A) Utilities
B) Device drivers
C) Language translators
D) Sectors
Which of the following kinds of software is not usually included by an installed operating system?
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