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What is the main function of an operating system (OS)?
What is the main function of an operating system (OS)?
- Manage computer hardware and software resources (correct)
- Provide internet services
- Write computer programs
- Design computer hardware
What is the role of time-sharing operating systems?
What is the role of time-sharing operating systems?
- Schedule tasks for efficient use of the system (correct)
- Provide internet services
- Manufacture computer hardware
- Develop accounting software
In the personal computer market, which operating system holds a dominant market share?
In the personal computer market, which operating system holds a dominant market share?
- Android
- Microsoft Windows (correct)
- macOS by Apple Inc.
- Linux distributions
Which sector dominates in the usage of Linux distributions as of September 2023?
Which sector dominates in the usage of Linux distributions as of September 2023?
What is the dominant share in the mobile sector (including smartphones and tablets) as of September 2023?
What is the dominant share in the mobile sector (including smartphones and tablets) as of September 2023?
What type of operating system allows more than one program to run concurrently?
What type of operating system allows more than one program to run concurrently?
Which type of multitasking relies on each process to provide time to the other processes in a defined manner?
Which type of multitasking relies on each process to provide time to the other processes in a defined manner?
Which type of operating system extends the basic concept of multi-tasking with facilities that identify processes and resources belonging to multiple users?
Which type of operating system extends the basic concept of multi-tasking with facilities that identify processes and resources belonging to multiple users?
What type of operating system manages a group of distinct, networked computers and makes them appear to be a single computer?
What type of operating system manages a group of distinct, networked computers and makes them appear to be a single computer?
Which type of operating system is designed to operate on small machines with less autonomy, such as PDAs?
Which type of operating system is designed to operate on small machines with less autonomy, such as PDAs?
