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What are the four components of a computer system?
What are the four components of a computer system?
- Windows, macOS, Linux, Unix
- Hardware, Operating system, Application programs, Users (correct)
- CPU, RAM, SSD, GPU
- Monitor, Keyboard, Mouse, Printer
What is the role of the operating system in a computer system?
What is the role of the operating system in a computer system?
- Optimizes for usability and battery life
- Defines the ways in which the system resources are used
- Controls and coordinates use of hardware among various applications and users (correct)
- Provides basic computing resources
What is the primary function of application programs in a computer system?
What is the primary function of application programs in a computer system?
- Manages all resources
- Controls and coordinates use of hardware among various applications and users
- Provides basic computing resources
- Define the ways in which the system resources are used to solve the computing problems of the users (correct)
What do users of shared computers such as mainframes or minicomputers prioritize?
What do users of shared computers such as mainframes or minicomputers prioritize?
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How is the operating system described in the text?
How is the operating system described in the text?
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What does the operating system primarily do in a computer system?
What does the operating system primarily do in a computer system?
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What is the primary role of application programs in a computer system?
What is the primary role of application programs in a computer system?
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What do users of shared computers such as mainframes or minicomputers prioritize?
What do users of shared computers such as mainframes or minicomputers prioritize?
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What is the definition of the kernel in the context of an operating system?
What is the definition of the kernel in the context of an operating system?
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What are handheld computers optimized for?
What are handheld computers optimized for?
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