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The operating system is the most common type of ______ software.

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Communication
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Application
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System
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Word-processing software
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None of these
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Solution

The correct option is C System
Software can be divided into two types-application software and system software. System software is further divided into three types:
* System control program: Controls the execution of programs, manage the storage and processing resources of the computer and perform other management and monitoring function. The most important of these programs is the operating system. Other examples are DBMS and communication monitors.
* System support programs: Provide routine service functions to other computer programs and computer users eg. Utilities, libraries, etc.
* System development programs: Assist in the creation of application programs, eg. Language translators such as BASIC interpreter and application generator.

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