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Which of the following best describes an operating system?
Which of the following best describes an operating system?
- A program that controls the execution of other programs
- A program that allows the hardware to recognize and read software
- A program that manages computer hardware
- A program that acts as an intermediary between a user and the hardware (correct)
What is the main function of an operating system?
What is the main function of an operating system?
- To manage and allocate computer resources (correct)
- To prevent errors and improper use of the computer
- To simplify how hardware looks like
- To oversee the use of hardware
What is the kernel of an operating system?
What is the kernel of an operating system?
- The program that controls the execution of other programs
- The program that manages computer hardware
- The program that allows the hardware to recognize and read software (correct)
- The program that hides hardware complexity
What does an operating system do in terms of resource allocation?
What does an operating system do in terms of resource allocation?
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What is the privileged access of an operating system?
What is the privileged access of an operating system?
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