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What is the primary function of an operating system?
What is the primary function of an operating system?
- Providing security for personal information
- Controlling and coordinating computer hardware components (correct)
- Running application software
- Managing network connections
In what way do operating systems enhance processing efficiency?
In what way do operating systems enhance processing efficiency?
- By limiting the number of supported file types
- By reducing the need for utility programs
- By minimizing the need for system software updates
- By allocating resources to multiple applications simultaneously (correct)
How do operating systems differ from one another?
How do operating systems differ from one another?
- By the type of file systems they can manage (correct)
- By the speed at which they perform administrative tasks
- By the brand of computer hardware they support
- By the number of utility programs included
Which operating system is most widely used for personal computers?
Which operating system is most widely used for personal computers?
Name one device other than personal computers and servers that require an operating system.
Name one device other than personal computers and servers that require an operating system.
What is a primary task performed by utility programs?
What is a primary task performed by utility programs?
What is the primary function of an operating system?
What is the primary function of an operating system?
What is the main task of the boot process in a computer system?
What is the main task of the boot process in a computer system?
What does the operating system do to manage and monitor resources and jobs?
What does the operating system do to manage and monitor resources and jobs?
How does an operating system manage and monitor files on a computer?
How does an operating system manage and monitor files on a computer?
What is the primary function of utility programs?
What is the primary function of utility programs?
What is the main difference between system software and application software?
What is the main difference between system software and application software?
What is the role of device drivers in configuring devices?
What is the role of device drivers in configuring devices?
Which processing technique allows an operating system to have more than one program open at one time?
Which processing technique allows an operating system to have more than one program open at one time?
What is the primary purpose of multitasking in an operating system?
What is the primary purpose of multitasking in an operating system?
What is the primary function of security in an operating system?
What is the primary function of security in an operating system?
What does an operating system primarily do when managing network connections?
What does an operating system primarily do when managing network connections?
