Question

A series of instructions that performs a particular task is called __________

• A. Application Software
• B. System Software
• C. Program
• D. Operating System

Hint:

All software is a program, but not all programs are application software or system software specifically. "Program" is the most fundamental and universally correct term for a set of instructions.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understand the question. The question asks for the fundamental term for a set of instructions that a computer executes to perform a task.

Step 2: Define the options. \[\begin{array}{rl} \bullet & \text{Application Software: A type of program designed for end-users (e.g., a word processor).} \\ \bullet & \text{System Software: A type of program designed to run a computer's hardware and application programs (e.g., an operating system).} \\ \bullet & \text{Program: The most general and direct term for a sequence of instructions written to perform a specified task with a computer.} \\ \bullet & \text{Operating System: A specific type of system software.} \\ \end{array}\]

Step 3: Conclude. "Program" is the correct, foundational term that fits the definition precisely. The other options are specific categories of programs.