A spreadsheet is an example of a(n):

general-purpose application

Explanation:

General purpose application

1. These are software applications which can be used for multiple purposes.

2. These applications perform various tasks as per the need of the user. These tasks can vary in complexity and may or may not be related to each other.

3. These applications are useful for almost all categories of users.

Example include spreadsheets which is a primary application for accounting purpose. It can also be used for to store numerical data or other data in an organized format.

Another use of spreadsheets is visible in data analysis. Graphs and charts can be created based on the given numerical data stored in the spreadsheet. This helps in business growth.

Microsoft Excel and Apple Numbers are spreadsheet applications.

Another example is a word application that can be used to prepare document, reports, and flyers also. Microsoft word is a word processor.

Specialized program

1. These are software applications which can be used for special purpose only.

2. These applications can perform only the task for which it is created.

Examples include windows media player. This application can only run media (audio or video) programs.

System application

1. These include operating system and utility applications.

2. The operating system acts as an interface between the user and the hardware resources of the computer.

For example, Windows is an operating system. It is available in various versions.

3. The computer system and its resources, both software and hardware, are maintained and optimized using utility applications.

Anti-virus is an example of utility applications. It protects the computer resources from virus.

Utility applications

4. The computer system and its resources, both software and hardware, are maintained and optimized using utility applications.

5. These applications are mandatory to smooth functioning of a computer.

For example, disk driver, file manager and back up applications help in managing disks and aid in taking back ups and file management is done by file manager

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