Programs,such as Microsoft Word,that allow a user to accomplish a task or goal are referred to as
A)system software.
B)applications.
C)Web browsers.
D)operating systems.

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Applications are programs that are designed to accomplish specific tasks or goals, such as word processing (Microsoft Word), photo editing (Adobe Photoshop), or accounting (QuickBooks). System software (A) includes operating systems and other programs that manage computer hardware resources and provide common services for applications, while web browsers (C) are specifically designed to access and display websites. Operating systems (D) are a type of system software that provide a platform for running applications and managing computer resources.

Programs,such as Microsoft Word,that Allow a User to Accomplish a Task