6 Questions
What is the main purpose of an operating system?
To manage all the resources of the computer and act as an interface between software and hardware.
Give an example of an operating system.
Windows, Linux, Mac OS, etc.
What does an operating system control and monitor?
The execution of all other programs in the computer.
Name two types of multi-tasking operating systems.
Multi-Programming System and Time-Sharing Operating System
What is the most important type of system software in a computer system?
Operating System
What type of operating system allows tasks to be processed simultaneously on multiple CPUs?
Multi-Processing System
Explore the fundamental concepts of operating systems, such as resource management, interface between software and hardware, and overall computer operations. Learn about the specialized programs that control and monitor the execution of tasks on a computer.
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