MS Word is an example of

A. An Input device

B. Application Software

C. An operating system

D. Software processor

Answer: Option B. Application Software

 

Detailed Solution: 

The correct answer is Application Software

Application software is also called an application program. It is a software designed to handle specific tasks for users. Such software directs the computer to execute commands given by the user and might be said to include any program that processes data for a user.

Additional Information: 

Opertating Software: Operating System lies in the category of system software. It basically manages all the resources of the computer. An operating system acts as an interface between the software and different parts of the computer or the computer hardware. The operating system is designed in such a way that it can manage the overall resources and operations of the computer. 

System Software: System software is a program designed to run a computer's hardware and applications and manage its resources, such as its memory, processors, and devices. It also provides a platform for running application software, and system software is typically bundled with a computer's operating system. Examples of system software are macOS, Linux and microsoft windows.

Processor: A processor is an integrated electronic circuit that performs the calculations that run a computer. A processor performs arithmetical, logical, input/output (I/O) and other basic instructions that are passed from an operating system (OS). Most other processes are dependent on the operations of a processor.