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What is the main function of an operating system?
What is the main function of an operating system?
- Creating software applications
- Executing tasks on the hardware (correct)
- Interacting directly with the user
- Enhancing computer security
Which type of devices typically have an operating system installed in them?
Which type of devices typically have an operating system installed in them?
- Smartphones, supercomputers, and laptops (correct)
- Only supercomputers
- Calculators and watches
- Only desktop computers
Why do users need to interact with the operating system to perform tasks on hardware?
Why do users need to interact with the operating system to perform tasks on hardware?
- To ensure software compatibility
- To enhance computer security
- To directly control the hardware
- To act as an intermediary between the user and hardware (correct)
Which of the following is NOT an example of an operating system?
Which of the following is NOT an example of an operating system?
What aspect differentiates operating systems like Android OS, Mac OS, Linux, and Windows?
What aspect differentiates operating systems like Android OS, Mac OS, Linux, and Windows?
What allows CPUs and device controllers to access shared memory in a computer system?
What allows CPUs and device controllers to access shared memory in a computer system?
In a computer system, what is responsible for managing the execution of applications on the CPU?
In a computer system, what is responsible for managing the execution of applications on the CPU?
What provides a platform for applications to interact with hardware resources in a computer system?
What provides a platform for applications to interact with hardware resources in a computer system?
Which component of a computer system is responsible for connecting CPUs and device controllers?
Which component of a computer system is responsible for connecting CPUs and device controllers?
What facilitates concurrent execution of CPUs and devices, making them compete for memory cycles in a computer system?
What facilitates concurrent execution of CPUs and devices, making them compete for memory cycles in a computer system?
