Operating System Basics

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What is the main function of an operating system?

Designing computer hardware
Analyzing computer software
Creating computer programs
Managing computer hardware resources and providing common services for computer programs (correct)

Which of the following is not a function of an operating system?

Process management
Memory management
Web development (correct)
File management

Which of the following is not a popular operating system mentioned in the text?

Linux Operating System
AIX
Windows Operating System
Mac Operating System (correct)

What does an operating system control in addition to computer hardware resources?

Execution of all kinds of programs (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of an operating system in relation to computer hardware?

Acts as an interface and controls the execution of all kinds of programs (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a popular operating system mentioned in the text?

Mac Operating System (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of an operating system?

Managing computer hardware resources and providing common services for computer programs (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of an operating system in relation to computer hardware?

It acts as an interface between the user and the computer hardware and controls program execution (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does an operating system handle in addition to file management and memory management?

Process management (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to learn about Operating Systems?

To understand the interaction between a computer user and computer hardware (B) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Functions of an Operating System

The main function of an operating system is to manage computer hardware resources and provide a platform for running applications.

Operating System Roles

An operating system controls computer hardware resources and provides a platform for running applications.
It controls and manages allocation and deallocation of system resources such as memory, CPU time, and storage.

Popular Operating Systems

The text does not mention a non-popular operating system.

Operating System Responsibilities

An operating system handles file management and memory management, in addition to controlling and managing allocation and deallocation of system resources.
It also handles security, input/output operations, and networking, in addition to file management and memory management.

Importance of Learning Operating Systems

It is important to learn about Operating Systems because they play a crucial role in managing computer hardware resources and providing a platform for running applications.

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Test your knowledge of the fundamentals of operating systems with this quiz. Learn about the role of an operating system in managing computer hardware and providing services for computer programs.