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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?

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?

Android

Microsoft Windows (correct)

macOS by Apple Inc.

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Which sector dominates in the usage of Linux distributions as of September 2023?

Server and supercomputing sectors Signup and view all the answers

What is the dominant share in the mobile sector (including smartphones and tablets) as of September 2023?

Android's share at 68.92% Signup and view all the answers

What type of operating system allows more than one program to run concurrently?

Multi-tasking operating system Signup and view all the answers

Which type of multitasking relies on each process to provide time to the other processes in a defined manner?

Cooperative multitasking Signup and view all the answers

Which type of operating system extends the basic concept of multi-tasking with facilities that identify processes and resources belonging to multiple users?

Multi-user operating system Signup and view all the answers

What type of operating system manages a group of distinct, networked computers and makes them appear to be a single computer?

Distributed operating system Signup and view all the answers

Which type of operating system is designed to operate on small machines with less autonomy, such as PDAs?

Embedded operating system Signup and view all the answers