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What is the main function of an operating system?
Control the computer resources
What services does an operating system provide?
Environment for program execution
What is one of the major activities of an operating system in program management?
Load a program into memory
What does I/O operation stand for?
Input/Output operation
What is the role of operating system in I/O operations?
Manage communication between user and device drivers
What does O.S. stand for in the context of the text?
Operating System
Study Notes
Operating System Overview
- The main function of an operating system is to manage computer hardware and software resources.
Operating System Services
- An operating system provides services such as process management, memory management, file management, and I/O management.
Program Management
- One of the major activities of an operating system in program management is to allocate system resources to different programs.
I/O Operations
- I/O operation stands for Input/Output operation.
- The role of the operating system in I/O operations is to act as an intermediary between devices and programs, controlling the flow of data.
Abbreviation
- O.S. stands for Operating System in the context of the text.
This quiz covers the fundamental concepts of operating systems, including its control over computer resources, services provided to users and programs, and its role in executing system and application software.
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