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What is the main purpose of an operating system?
What is the main purpose of an operating system?
- To directly control the computer hardware
- To provide a user-friendly interface
- To execute only user programs
- To act as an intermediary between the user and the computer hardware (correct)
What are the primary goals of an operating system?
What are the primary goals of an operating system?
- To develop new computer hardware
- To execute user programs and make solving user problems easier (correct)
- To provide a graphical user interface
- To execute only user programs efficiently
What is the role of the kernel in an operating system?
What is the role of the kernel in an operating system?
- To provide a user-friendly interface
- To manage the core operations of the operating system (correct)
- To control peripheral devices
- To execute user programs
What does memory management involve in an operating system?
What does memory management involve in an operating system?
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What is the purpose of protection and security in an operating system?
What is the purpose of protection and security in an operating system?
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