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WAEC Computer Studies 2025 Objective — Question 16

Question 16 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Computer Studies 2025 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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In computer operation, the loading and starting of application programs is carried out by the:

  • A. Device drivers
  • B. Embedded system
  • C. Operating systemCorrect
  • D. Peripheral devices

Explanation

The operating system (OS) is the major software that manages computer hardware and software; one of its key functions is loading and starting application programs.

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