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Introduction to Operating Systems

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Which of the following is NOT part of a modern computer?

Operating System (correct)
Disks
Main memory
One or more processors

What layer of computer software is introduced to provide a better, simpler, cleaner model of the resources and manage them?

Shell
Graphical User Interface (GUI)
Device driver
Operating System (correct)

Which of the following is NOT part of the operating system according to the provided text?

Device driver
Shell
Graphical User Interface (GUI)
Main memory (correct)

What do users interact with in a modern computer system?

Graphical User Interface (GUI) (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which component is used by the shell and GUI to get their work done in a modern computer system?

Operating System (B) Signup and view all the answers

Where does the operating system fit in a modern computer system according to the provided text?

The operating system fits in by managing all the components of a modern computer system, including processors, main memory, disks, printers, and various input/output devices. Signup and view all the answers

Why is a layer of computer software introduced to manage the resources of a modern computer system?

A layer of computer software is introduced to provide a better, simpler, cleaner model of the resources and manage them, as it is impossible for every application programmer to understand every detail of the complex computer system. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the shell and GUI in a modern computer system?

The shell and GUI (Graphical User Interface) are not part of the operating system, although they use the operating system to get their work done. Users interact with the shell or GUI to get their work done. Signup and view all the answers

What are the examples of various operating systems used by users?

Users use various operating systems such as Windows, Linux, Mac OS, etc. to get their work done. Signup and view all the answers

Is the device driver part of the operating system according to the provided text? If not, what is it?

The device driver is not part of the operating system. It is a program that enables the operating system to communicate with a hardware device, allowing the OS to control the device and execute commands on it. Signup and view all the answers