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What is the primary role of an operating system?
What is the primary role of an operating system?
- To act as an intermediary between the user and computer hardware (correct)
- To execute application programs directly
- To provide a platform for users to communicate with each other
- To manage the hardware components of a computer
What is the common definition of an operating system?
What is the common definition of an operating system?
- A device driver for hardware components
- A program that runs only when required
- The kernel of a computer system (correct)
- A set of application programs
What is the primary function of the operating system in terms of resource allocation?
What is the primary function of the operating system in terms of resource allocation?
- To allocate resources only to application programs
- To allocate resources to both system and application programs (correct)
- To allocate resources only to system programs
- To deallocate resources from all programs
What is the purpose of a scheduler in an operating system?
What is the purpose of a scheduler in an operating system?
What is a crucial task performed by an operating system?
What is a crucial task performed by an operating system?
What is a necessary component of a computer system?
What is a necessary component of a computer system?
What is the primary function of an operating system?
What is the primary function of an operating system?
What is the characteristic of Unix operating system that allows multiple users to run multiple programs simultaneously?
What is the characteristic of Unix operating system that allows multiple users to run multiple programs simultaneously?
Who developed the Linux operating system?
Who developed the Linux operating system?
What is the characteristic of Microsoft Windows and Apple Macintosh operating systems?
What is the characteristic of Microsoft Windows and Apple Macintosh operating systems?
What is the term used to describe a system with multiple processors?
What is the term used to describe a system with multiple processors?
What is the characteristic of a real-time operating system?
What is the characteristic of a real-time operating system?
