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Operating Systems: Functions and Capabilities

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What is the term used to describe the ability of the computer to handle an increasing number of concurrent users smoothly?

Time sharing

Task processing

Multitasking

Scalability (correct)

Which feature of an operating system allows several users to use the same computer at the same time?

Multitasking

Task processing

Time sharing (correct)

Networking capability

What does 'multitasking' refer to in the context of an operating system?

The networking capability of the operating system

The ability to send and receive data over a network

The ability to handle an increasing number of concurrent users smoothly

The processing of multiple tasks simultaneously (correct)

What does the 'networking capability' of an operating system allow computers in a network to do?

Send and receive data and share computing resources Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of 'Access to System Resources and Security'?

Protect the system and resources from unauthorized access Signup and view all the answers

Which category does 'Personal Operating Systems' belong to?

Workgroup Operating Systems Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of 'Utility Programs'?

Perform tasks like sorting sets of data and enhancing computer system performance Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of 'Middleware'?

Transfer requests for information between different systems and exchange data Signup and view all the answers

Where do most 'Application Software' reside?

On the computer hard disk Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Production against unauthorized access' aim to achieve?

Protect the system and resources from unauthorized access Signup and view all the answers

Which type of devices does 'Embedded computer, special-purpose devices' refer to?

Special-purpose devices like Palm OS Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of 'Classification of OS by sphere of influence'?

To classify operating systems based on their sphere of influence Signup and view all the answers

Which type of utilities are 'Security Utilities'?

Security spam and pop-up blocker utilities Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of 'File Management'?

Ensure that files in secondary storage are available when needed and protected from unauthorized access Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of 'Middleware' in terms of communication?

To facilitate communication and exchange data between different systems Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of 'Application Software'?

To help users solve particular problems or tasks Signup and view all the answers