Question

Programs designed to perform specific tasks is called known as ________.

• A. System software
• B. Application software
• C. Utility programs
• D. Operating system
• E. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is B Application software

Programs designed to perform specific tasks is called known as Application software.

An application software (app or application for short) is computer software designed to perform a group of coordinated functions, tasks, or activities for the benefit of the user.

Special purpose application software is a type of software created to execute one specific task. For example a camera application on your phone will only allow you to take and share pictures. ... Other examples of special purpose application software are web browsers, calculators, media players, calendar programs etc.