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What is the main function of an Operating System?
What is the main function of an Operating System?
- To develop software applications
- To act as an interface between the user and the computer hardware (correct)
- To manage user programs efficiently
- To control the computer's power supply
What is the role of the kernel in an operating system?
What is the role of the kernel in an operating system?
- Providing graphical user interfaces
- Managing user interface components
- Optimizing network connections
- Allowing hardware to recognize and execute programs/processes (correct)
What is a key goal of an operating system?
What is a key goal of an operating system?
- Creating complex algorithms for data processing
- Executing user programs to facilitate problem solving (correct)
- Enhancing hardware manufacturing processes
- Optimizing internet browsing speed
What is the function of a bootloader in an operating system?
What is the function of a bootloader in an operating system?
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What is the primary role of an operating system's directory hierarchy?
What is the primary role of an operating system's directory hierarchy?
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What is considered a computer peripheral?
What is considered a computer peripheral?
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Which elements are part of the core computing unit?
Which elements are part of the core computing unit?
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What is the technical definition of a computer peripheral?
What is the technical definition of a computer peripheral?
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Which devices are considered part of the core architecture of a computing unit?
Which devices are considered part of the core architecture of a computing unit?
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What is included in the core computing unit?
What is included in the core computing unit?
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