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What does system software do?
What does system software do?
- Operates and controls the computer system (correct)
- Executes user programs in a convenient manner
- Performs specific tasks for the user
- Manages resources of a computer system
What is the primary function of an operating system?
What is the primary function of an operating system?
- Performing specific tasks for the user
- Managing all resources of a computer system (correct)
- Executing user programs in a convenient manner
- Providing a platform to run application software
Why is an operating system necessary?
Why is an operating system necessary?
- To avoid bulky and complex apps
- To prevent resource exploitation by a single app (correct)
- To simplify hardware interaction in app's code base
- To provide memory protection
What is one of the functions of an operating system?
What is one of the functions of an operating system?
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What does an operating system hide from the user?
What does an operating system hide from the user?
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