Information Systems and Computer Applications CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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What is the purpose of an application program?

To store and manage data
To control computer resources
To perform calculations
To provide a specific set of instructions for the user to interact with the computer

The correct answer is: To provide a specific set of instructions for the user to interact with the computer

An application program's purpose is to provide a specific set of instructions for the user to interact with the computer. Option A is incorrect because the purpose of an application program is not only to store and manage data but to also provide specific instructions for its use. Option B is incorrect because an operating system controls computer resources, not an application program. Option C is incorrect because while an application program may perform calculations, that is not its main purpose.