Introduction to Operating Systems: Functions and Purpose

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What is the main purpose of an operating system?

To provide an environment for efficient program execution

Which functionality of the operating system involves tasks like scheduling and termination of processes?

Process Management

What is the role of the operating system when multiple users are accessing the system?

It provides hardware to the user

Which component of the operating system is responsible for managing resources such as memory, processors, and devices?

Memory management module

What type of file system mechanism is used for the management of storage in the operating system?

NFS

What type of operating system does not interact with the computer directly?

Batch Operating System

Which type of operating system allows more than one program to be present in the main memory and any one of them can be kept in execution?

Multi-Programming Operating System

What is the primary responsibility of an operator in a batch operating system?

To group similar jobs into batches

Which type of operating system is known for increasing the throughput of the system and reducing response time?

Multi-Programming Operating System

What is a common disadvantage of batch operating systems?

Difficulty in debugging

Explore the fundamental role of an operating system as an intermediary between users and computer hardware, enabling efficient program execution and resource management. Gain insights into the functions and importance of operating systems in computer technology.

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