Question:
Which of the following is not an example of Application software ?
ASpread sheet
BDOS
CWord Processor
DPaint
Answer:
B. DOS
Explanation:
DOS
DOS stands for Disk Operating System.
It is a type of operating system that manages computer hardware resources and provides a platform for running applications.
An application software is a computer program designed to carry out a specific task other than one relating to the operation of the computer itself
An operating system is a system software that manages computer hardware and software resources and provides common services for computer programs
DOS is a single-user, single-tasking operating system that uses a command-line interface to interact with the user. It was widely used in the 1980s and early 1990s, particularly with IBM-compatible PCs.
Key features of DOS include:
Command-line interface
File management (creating, deleting, copying files)
Disk management (formatting, partitioning)
Execution of applications (games, productivity software)
Limited multitasking capabilities
Examples of DOS
MS-DOS (Microsoft Disk Operating System)
PC-DOS (IBM Personal Computer Disk Operating System)
DR-DOS (Digital Research Disk Operating System)
FreeDOS (an open-source implementation of DOS)