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Which of the following is a basic function of an operating system?
Which of the following is a basic function of an operating system?
- Providing interfaces between hardware, application programs, and the user (correct)
- Running graphical user interface (GUI) applications
- Managing system hardware
- Handling input/output functions
What is a shell in the context of an operating system?
What is a shell in the context of an operating system?
- A system function
- A type of application program
- A type of user interface (correct)
- A hardware component
Which type of interface was used in the earliest operating systems for PCs?
Which type of interface was used in the earliest operating systems for PCs?
- Command-line interface (correct)
- Web-based interface
- Graphical user interface (GUI)
- Menu-based interface
What is the purpose of a kernel in an operating system?
What is the purpose of a kernel in an operating system?
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What is the difference between 32-bit and 64-bit software?
What is the difference between 32-bit and 64-bit software?
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