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What is the main function of an operating system (OS)?
What is the main function of an operating system (OS)?
- Control computer peripherals
- Create computer programs
- Manage computer hardware and software resources (correct)
- Design computer hardware
What is the primary role of time-sharing operating systems?
What is the primary role of time-sharing operating systems?
- Manage mass storage allocation
- Update accounting software
- Monitor processor temperature
- Schedule tasks for efficient system use (correct)
In the personal computer market, which operating system holds the dominant market share as of September 2023?
In the personal computer market, which operating system holds the dominant market share as of September 2023?
- macOS by Apple Inc.
- ChromeOS
- Microsoft Windows (correct)
- Linux distributions
Which operating system is dominant in the mobile sector (including smartphones and tablets) as of September 2023?
Which operating system is dominant in the mobile sector (including smartphones and tablets) as of September 2023?
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What are specialized classes of operating systems, such as embedded and real-time systems, designed for?
What are specialized classes of operating systems, such as embedded and real-time systems, designed for?
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