Operating System Introduction: Main Purposes
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Operating System Introduction: Main Purposes

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What is the primary function of an operating system?

  • To design computer hardware
  • To conduct hardware maintenance
  • To manufacture computer programs
  • To provide a user-friendly environment for program execution (correct)

    • Why is it necessary for an operating system to exist?

  • To prevent program execution
  • To increase hardware complexity
  • To allow users to run programs conveniently on computer hardware (correct)
  • To create computer hardware

    • Which of the following is NOT a purpose of an operating system?

  • To provide an interface for users to interact with hardware
  • To manufacture computer hardware (correct)
  • To manage computer resources
  • To schedule programs for execution

    • In the context of operating systems, what does 'hardware maintenance' refer to?

    <p>Ensuring the physical components of a computer are functioning correctly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does an operating system play in relation to program execution?

    <p>Providing an environment for program execution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the main purposes of an operating system according to the text?

    <p>To execute programs on computer hardware</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of operating systems, what does 'convenience' refer to?

    <p>User-friendly interface for program execution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important for a computer user to have an environment to execute programs?

    <p>To utilize the capabilities of computer hardware</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following tasks is NOT a main purpose of an operating system?

    <p>Develop software applications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'ef' in the text most likely refer to regarding operating systems?

    <p>Efficiency</p> Signup and view all the answers

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