Question

__________ manages basic computer operations such as start-up, controls access to system resources, and manages computer memory and files.

		Event data recorders
		Application software
		Software defined networking
		System software

Answer 1

Answer: System software manages basic computer operations such as start-up, controls access to system resources, and manages computer memory and files.

Explanation: System software is actually the platform or the interface between computer hardware and software. The operating system we use in our computer (such as Windows, Unix, Max, etc.) is also a type of system software. And we know very well that such a system software (operating system) is responsible for the start-up of our computer that is the process of booting up. Also, other main functions of the system software are:

• Memory management - managing the efficient allocation of resources and their access to other programs, managing available memory in the computer
• Disk management - We know that all the files on our computer are stored in the disk (hard disk). So, system software helps in the management of files on our computer such as renaming, deleting, or copying/moving them from one place to another.

So, the correct answer is System Software.

Other options are incorrect because:

• Event Data Recorders - they are basically used to collect information/data about different events taking place in the computer such as new programs getting into execution, different functions being used, etc.
• Application Softwares - they are basically the third-party applications that are installed explicitly by the user and are used for doing different tasks such as reading a document file, listening to music, etc. such as VLC media player, Adobe Reader, Microsoft Office, etc.
• Software-Defined Networking - it is basically used for networking purposes such as connecting one computer to another computer, share files, data over the network with the help of a software that establishes connections between different computers.

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