Operating Systems Basics Quiz

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What is the role of system software in a computer system?

System software operates and controls the computer system and provides a platform to run application software.

What are the potential drawbacks of not having an operating system (OS) in a computer system?

a. Bulky and complex applications (Hardware interaction code must be in app’s code base) b. Resource exploitation by 1 App. c. No memory protection.

What are the main functions of an operating system (OS)?

Access to the computer hardware, interface between the user and the computer hardware, resource management (Aka, Arbitration) (memory, device, file, security, process etc), and hiding the underlying complexity of the hardware.

How does an operating system (OS) provide a convenient and efficient environment for executing programs?

<p>An operating system manages all the resources of a computer system, both hardware and software, and provides an environment in which the user can execute his/her programs by hiding underlying complexity of the hardware and acting as a resource manager.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an operating system (OS) made up of?

<p>An operating system is made up of a collection of system software and performs functions such as access to the computer hardware, interface between the user and the computer hardware, resource management, and hiding the underlying complexity of the hardware.</p> Signup and view all the answers