Mastering Operating Systems

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Which of the following best describes an Operating System?

  • A program that controls the cost of general purpose computing
  • A program that manages the complexity of running application programs (correct)
  • A program that simplifies computer software
  • A program that connects the user to computer hardware

What is the main function of an Operating System?

  • To simplify computer software
  • To connect the user to computer hardware
  • To control the cost of general purpose computing
  • To manage the complexity of running application programs (correct)

What is the major cost of general purpose computing?

  • Operating System
  • Software (correct)
  • Hardware
  • User interface

Which of the following best describes the role of an Operating System?

<p>An OS is a program that manages the complexity of running application programs. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a major cost of general purpose computing?

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Which of the following is NOT a function of an Operating System?

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