Operating Systems and Computer Hardware Quiz
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Which component of a computer system provides basic computing resources such as the CPU, memory, and I/O devices?

  • Hardware (correct)
  • Operating system
  • Application programs
  • Users

What is the main goal of an operating system?

  • To hide the complexity of the system from the user (correct)
  • To execute user programs
  • To manage computer hardware efficiently
  • To control and coordinate use of hardware among various applications and users

Which of the following is NOT a component of a computer system?

  • Hardware
  • Operating system (correct)
  • Users
  • Application programs

What does the operating system do as a resource allocator?

<p>Decides between conflicting requests for efficient and fair resource use (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do application programs do in a computer system?

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