Operating System Fundamentals

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What is the main function of an operating system?

  • Managing computer hardware and software resources (correct)
  • Designing computer interfaces
  • Creating computer programs
  • Providing internet services

How does an operating system enable users to interact with the computer?

  • By managing computer programs
  • By providing a user interface (correct)
  • By designing computer hardware
  • By controlling internet connectivity

Which of the following is a common example of an operating system?

  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Google Chrome
  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft Windows (correct)

What does the operating system manage to allow multiple programs to run simultaneously?

<p>Computer's memory, processes, software, and hardware (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'shrink' refer to in the context of disk management?

<p>Reducing the size of a partition to create unallocated space (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by the term 'unallocated' in the context of hard drives?

<p>A portion of a hard drive not assigned to any partition or file system (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of disk partitioning?

<p>To divide the hard drive into multiple logical units (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of disk partitioning?

<p>To separate the operating system from data and enhance data protection (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'unallocated' refer to in the context of hard drives?

<p>The portion of a hard drive not assigned to any partition or file system (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of shrink in disk management?

<p>Reduction in the size of a partition to create unallocated space (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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