Detailed Answer
(d) The requirement is to identify the software that
performs a variety of technical operations. Answer (d) is correct
because an operating system controls the execution of computer
programs and may provide various services. Answer (a) is incorrect
because an integrated “suite” (e.g., Microsoft Office) is a
series of applications such as a word processor, database, and
spreadsheet. Answer (b) is incorrect because shareware is generally
considered to be software made available at a low, or no, cost
to users. Answer (c) is incorrect because a database system deals
with more specific technical processing.
