Which of the following statements is/are true? Choose the correct answer from the options given below.

1.BIOS is an example of application software

2.A utility software is an example of firmware

3.Spyware is an example of malware

A1 only

B2 only

C3 only ✓ Correct

D2 and 3 only

Correct answer: (C) 3 only

Explanation

Statement 3 is true because spyware is a category of malware designed to spy on users.

Statement 1 is false since BIOS is firmware stored on a chip, not application software.

Statement 2 is false because utility software is system software, not firmware.

Only the spyware statement stands, leaving the third as the sole true one.

Firmware is low level code held in a device's non volatile memory.

Application software performs tasks for the user, like word processing.

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