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AQA · GCSE · Computer Science · Higher

Meaning of application software

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Define the term application software.

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  1. 1 Defines application software as software for end-user tasks.

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Application software is software used for end-user tasks.

Why this answer loses marks

Says it manages the computer hardware.

That describes system software; application software is for user tasks.