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What is the main objective of the course mentioned in Chapter 1?
What is the main objective of the course mentioned in Chapter 1?
- To understand the role of an operating system
- To learn basic principles of the Linux system (correct)
- To automate the processing of information
- To work on a machine equipped with a Windows operating system
What is the role of the CPU in a computer system?
What is the role of the CPU in a computer system?
- Responsible for processing and executing instructions (correct)
- Storing data in the main memory
- Enabling and configuring hardware capabilities
- Providing an interface between users and computer hardware
What does the software in a computer system include?
What does the software in a computer system include?
- CPU and network card
- Application software and main memory
- Operating system software and input/output devices
- Operating system software and application software (correct)
What is the function of the main memory in a computer system?
What is the function of the main memory in a computer system?
Which component is considered part of the hardware in a computer system?
Which component is considered part of the hardware in a computer system?
What does an Operating System (OS) provide in a computer system?
What does an Operating System (OS) provide in a computer system?
What is the main function of an operating system?
What is the main function of an operating system?
What does an Operating System do for memory management?
What does an Operating System do for memory management?
Which one of the following activities does an OS perform for processor management?
Which one of the following activities does an OS perform for processor management?
What is one of the key activities an OS does for device management?
What is one of the key activities an OS does for device management?
What are some of the activities an OS performs for file management?
What are some of the activities an OS performs for file management?
Which statement about Microsoft Windows is true?
Which statement about Microsoft Windows is true?
Which operating system is a proprietary OS developed and marketed by Apple?
Which operating system is a proprietary OS developed and marketed by Apple?
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Study Notes
- The main goal of the course is to enable users to work on a Linux operating system.
- A computer system is made up of hardware and software.
- Hardware includes the CPU, memory unit, and input/output devices.
- Software includes the operating system and application software.
- An operating system (OS) acts as an interface between the user and computer hardware.
- Functions of an OS include memory management, processor management, device management, file management, and security.
- Memory management involves keeping track of memory usage and allocation.
- Processor management includes allocating the CPU to processes.
- Device management involves managing access to devices.
- File management includes keeping track of file information and allocation.
- Security features of an OS include preventing unauthorized access.
- Popular operating systems include Microsoft Windows, Apple macOS, Google's Android OS, Apple iOS, and Linux OS.
- Microsoft Windows is a proprietary OS and has been around since the 1980s.
- macOS is a proprietary OS developed and marketed by Apple.
- Linux OS is an open-source operating system.
- Android OS is primarily used for smartphones and tablets.
- iOS is Apple's operating system for mobile devices and computers.
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