Introduction to Operating Systems
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What is the main function of an operating system?

  • Execute application software
  • Create system software
  • Provide hardware to users
  • Control the computer resources (correct)
  • What services does an operating system provide?

  • Facilitate hardware production
  • Develop application software
  • Environment for program execution (correct)
  • Manage network operations
  • What is one of the major activities of an operating system in program management?

  • Provide user authentication
  • Load a program into memory (correct)
  • Execute the program
  • Design new programs
  • What does I/O operation stand for?

    <p>Input/Output operation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of operating system in I/O operations?

    <p>Manage communication between user and device drivers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does O.S. stand for in the context of the text?

    <p>Operating System</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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.

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    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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