Which of the following software titles are examples of operating systems? Choose the correct answer from the options given below.

1.MS Word

2.Linux

3.MS PowerPoint

4.Adobe Photoshop

5.Android

A1, 3, 4 only

B1, 2, 3, 4 only

C2, 5 only ✓ Correct

D2, 4, 5 only

Correct answer: (C) 2, 5 only

Explanation

Linux and Android are operating systems that manage hardware and run other programs, matching Statement 2 and Statement 5.

Statement 2, Linux, is an open-source operating system used on servers and desktops.

Statement 5, Android, is the operating system that powers most smartphones.

Statement 1, MS Word, and Statement 3, MS PowerPoint, are application programs for documents and slides.

Statement 4, Adobe Photoshop, is an application for editing images.

An operating system sits between the hardware and the application software.

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