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Introduction to Operating Systems

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What is the main function of an Operating System (OS)?

Execute system programs
Run application programs
Manage the computer hardware (correct)
Act as a bridge between users and hardware

Which components of a computer system are illustrated in the diagram provided?

CPU, Application programs, System programs, Memory
CPU, Memory, I/O devices, Programs
Software, Hardware, Users, OS
Hardware, OS, Application programs, Users (correct)

What is the role of System software (System Programs) according to the text?

Manage computer resources
Interact with users
Run application programs
Directly modify or command computer hardware (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a widely used operating system mentioned in the text?

Chrome OS (C) Signup and view all the answers

Where does the Operating System operate in relation to the computer hardware?

Above the computer hardware (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are Word processors used for?

Creating and editing document files (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of software is a web browser like Mozilla Firefox classified as?

Application software (D) Signup and view all the answers

What role does an operating system play in the context of using application software like MS Word?

Managing computer hardware and acting as an intermediary between the user and hardware (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why would accessing hardware components directly, without an operating system, be cumbersome?

Each operation requires a certain number of complex instructions individually (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage offered by the operating system when a user interacts with application software like MS Word?

Reducing the need for user intervention in hardware operations (D) Signup and view all the answers