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Which of the following statements correctly highlights the primary difference between System Software and Application Software?

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System software manages the computer's core resources and provides a platform for other programs, while application software is designed to perform specific tasks for the user.

System software manages a computer's core resources and provides the platform on which other programs run, while application software performs specific user tasks.

The other statements about booting requirements, licensing, or developer size do not correctly capture this fundamental distinction between the two.

Hence, the statement about managing core resources versus performing specific tasks is the correct answer.

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