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What is the main function of an operating system?
What is the main function of an operating system?
- Performs specific tasks for the user
- Manages all the resources of a computer system (correct)
- Provides a platform to run application software
- Hides the underlying complexity of the hardware
What happens if there is no operating system?
What happens if there is no operating system?
- All apps run efficiently without interference
- Bulky and complex app (Hardware interaction code must be in app’s code base)
- No memory protection (correct)
- Resource exploitation by 1 App
What does system software do?
What does system software do?
- Provides a platform to run application software
- Manages all the resources of a computer system
- Performs specific tasks for the user
- Operates and controls the computer system (correct)
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 provide access to?
What does an operating system provide access to?
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