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What is the primary purpose of an operating system?
What is the primary purpose of an operating system?
- To manage the computer's memory and CPU
- To execute all user commands directly
- To provide an interface between the user and the computer hardware (correct)
- To store and retrieve data on the computer's storage devices
Which of the following is NOT a common operating system?
Which of the following is NOT a common operating system?
- Unix
- Windows
- DOS
- Solaris (correct)
Why does a computer need an operating system?
Why does a computer need an operating system?
- To translate user commands into machine language
- To provide a graphical user interface (GUI)
- To manage the computer's hardware resources
- All of the above (correct)
What is the role of an operating system in managing the computer's memory?
What is the role of an operating system in managing the computer's memory?
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Which of the following is NOT a common task performed by an operating system?
Which of the following is NOT a common task performed by an operating system?
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