What does Systems Software include?

• A. Includes the operating system and all the utilities that enable the computer to function.
• B. A utility is a software program that performs a very specific task.
• C. Applications differ from utilities mostly in terms of size, complexity, and function.
• D. Games and entertainment apps.

Answer: (A)

System software encompasses the operating system plus the utility programs that help the computer run and manage hardware, making the whole system function smoothly. The operating system handles core tasks like managing processes, memory, input/output, and security, while utilities perform specialized maintenance and management tasks (such as disk cleanup, antivirus, backups, and driver support) to keep everything operating properly. Together, they provide the foundation on which application software runs. The other statements focus on a single utility, or compare types of software, or point to games, which are examples of application software, not system software. Therefore, the full description is that system software includes the operating system and all the utilities that enable the computer to function.