Question

Discuss how to system and application programs differ from each other. Site an example that supports your explanation.

Answer 1

System program:

System program is a computer program that allows the computer hardware to interface with the user or programmer, leading to execution of the application software on the computer system. Examples of system programs include operating system, programming tools, and compilers.

Application program:

Application program is a computer program designed to perform a specific function directly for the user level or an application program level. Examples of Application program include:  Word-processing, Spreadsheet.