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?

<p>Execution of all kinds of programs (D)</p>
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What is the role of an operating system in relation to computer hardware?

<p>Acts as an interface and controls the execution of all kinds of programs (A)</p>
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Which of the following is not a popular operating system mentioned in the text?

<p>Mac Operating System (D)</p>
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What is the main function of an operating system?

<p>Managing computer hardware resources and providing common services for computer programs (A)</p>
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What is the role of an operating system in relation to computer hardware?

<p>It acts as an interface between the user and the computer hardware and controls program execution (A)</p>
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What does an operating system handle in addition to file management and memory management?

<p>Process management (C)</p>
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Why is it important to learn about Operating Systems?

<p>To understand the interaction between a computer user and computer hardware (B)</p>
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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.
  • 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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