"Instructions that work together to coordinate all the computer’s hardware devices and provide the platform for use of application packages" is a definition that best applies to which of the following?

a. Firmware
b. Application software
c. System software

System Software

Explanation:

The Software that are used to run the hardware's and provide the platform to run different applications are called System softwares. All the hardware that is involved in making a computer, Smartphone or some other devices needs some software to coordinate all the components that are connected each other to make a computer or needed to run or drive a hardware device are called System Softwares.

For Example

1. Operating System: Operating system is the example of System Software that is required to manage all the resources of the computer that may include hardware and software. It is also used for the purpose of scheduling of tasks. It also different application softwares to run on the computer. Windows, Linux, Android and Apple IOS is the example of Operating Systems.

2. Drivers: The software that is required to connect and run some hardware peripheral with the computer is called Driver. Each Peripheral that is connected to the computer having its own driver software. It is also an example of System Software.

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