Computer Science
Assertion (A): Operating system is the most important utility software.
Reasoning (R): Utility Software are essential for maintenance and configuration of the computer system.
- Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
- Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
- A is true but R is false.
- A is false but R is true.
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Answer
A is false but R is true.
Explanation
An operating system is not considered utility software, it is classified as system software. Utility software consists of programs that assist the computer by performing certain tasks that help in the proper maintenance and configuration of the computer.
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