Operating System Basics Quiz
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What is the primary function of an operating system?

  • To design computer architecture
  • To develop computer hardware
  • To create application software
  • To provide a user interface and manage hardware components (correct)

    • What does the operating system facilitate in terms of software management?

  • Execution of applications and essential services like process management (correct)
  • Allocation of CPU resources
  • Creation of file system management software
  • Designing of hardware components

    • What role does the operating system play in hardware management?

  • Creating hardware components
  • Developing software applications
  • Efficiently allocating and overseeing resources such as CPU, memory, disk storage, and peripherals (correct)
  • Managing user interfaces

    • How does the operating system enable software applications to interact with hardware?

    <p>By providing a layer of abstraction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the fundamental role of the operating system within a computer system?

    <p>Optimizes the utilization of both hardware and software resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the operating system manage in terms of hardware components?

    <p>CPU, memory, disk storage, and peripherals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which services does the operating system offer for software management?

    <p>Process management, memory allocation, and file system management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the operating system enable applications to do without requiring in-depth knowledge of hardware architecture?

    <p>Interact with hardware</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the operating system ensure the seamless coexistence of multiple applications?

    <p>By allowing them to run concurrently and share resources without causing interference or conflicts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What fundamental role does the operating system play within a computer system?

    <p>Optimizes the utilization of both hardware and software resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

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