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What is the primary purpose of system programs in an operating system?
What is the primary purpose of system programs in an operating system?
- Control access to resources
- Manipulate files and directories
- Provide a convenient environment for program development and execution (correct)
- Perform system-wide security functions
Which of the following is NOT a function of File Manipulation system programs?
Which of the following is NOT a function of File Manipulation system programs?
- Delete files
- Manage memory allocation (correct)
- Create files
- List directories
What type of information can status information system programs provide?
What type of information can status information system programs provide?
- Network protocols information
- User access permissions
- Detailed performance metrics (correct)
- Graphics rendering capabilities
Which aspect is NOT part of the division of system programs as discussed in the text?
Which aspect is NOT part of the division of system programs as discussed in the text?
What do some system programs provide in terms of communications with other components?
What do some system programs provide in terms of communications with other components?
In the context of system programs, what do 'Programming language support' programs primarily focus on?
In the context of system programs, what do 'Programming language support' programs primarily focus on?
What is an API in the context of operating systems?
What is an API in the context of operating systems?
Which API is commonly used for programs that run on the Java virtual machine?
Which API is commonly used for programs that run on the Java virtual machine?
What does the POSIX API stand for?
What does the POSIX API stand for?
How do most application developers interact with system calls and APIs?
How do most application developers interact with system calls and APIs?
Which operating systems are associated with the POSIX API?
Which operating systems are associated with the POSIX API?
What level of detail do most programmers work at when developing applications?
What level of detail do most programmers work at when developing applications?
What is the main difference between using a graphical user interface (GUI) and a command-line interface (CLI) to interact with the operating system?
What is the main difference between using a graphical user interface (GUI) and a command-line interface (CLI) to interact with the operating system?
In a GUI environment, what does clicking on an icon or button typically do?
In a GUI environment, what does clicking on an icon or button typically do?
What metaphor is commonly used in a GUI system to represent the user interface?
What metaphor is commonly used in a GUI system to represent the user interface?
Which of the following best describes how users interact with a GUI system compared to a CLI system?
Which of the following best describes how users interact with a GUI system compared to a CLI system?
What role does the mouse play in interacting with a GUI operating system?
What role does the mouse play in interacting with a GUI operating system?
