Word processing programs, spreadsheet programs, email programs, web browsers, and game programs belong to what category of software?

Answer: They belong to a category of software known as Application program

Explanation: an application program is a computer program that is designed and implemented to carry out a specific task or for a specific purpose. Spreadsheet programs for instance are designed and implemented to carry out mathematical calculations, gaming programs for recreation, web programs for connecting to the internet and email programs for sending and receiving of emails.