"background" software that the computer manage its own internal resources is called

"background" software that helps the computer manage its own internal resources is called system software. It is a software ( programs) that work in the background to provide basis for other software. Programs that are dedicated to managing the computer itself,  the operating system, file management utilities, and disk operating system (or DOS). 

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