Chapter 6: System Software and Operating Systems
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Windows</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one device other than personal computers and servers that require an operating system.

    <p>Smartphones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary task performed by utility programs?

    <p>Optimizing system performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of an operating system?

    <p>Interfacing with users</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main task of the boot process in a computer system?

    <p>Loads essential part of operating system into memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the operating system do to manage and monitor resources and jobs?

    <p>Makes resources available to devices and programs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does an operating system manage and monitor files on a computer?

    <p>Keeps track of stored files on computer so they can be retrieved when needed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of utility programs?

    <p>Protects from unauthorized use</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between system software and application software?

    <p>System software enables the boot process, while application software allows a user to perform specific tasks on a computer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of device drivers in configuring devices?

    <p>Recognizing plug and play devices automatically</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which processing technique allows an operating system to have more than one program open at one time?

    <p>Multithreading</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of multitasking in an operating system?

    <p>The ability to have more than one program open at one time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of security in an operating system?

    <p>Files usually viewed in a hierarchical format</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does an operating system primarily do when managing network connections?

    <p>Manages wired connections to home or office network</p> Signup and view all the answers

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