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What are the components of a computer system that an Operating System controls?
The operating system controls the hardware and coordinates its use among the various application programs for the various users. It manages the CPU, memory, and I/O devices.
What is an Operating System?
An Operating System is a program that acts as an intermediary/interface between a user of a computer and the computer hardware.
What are the main purposes of different operating systems?
Some operating systems are designed to be convenient, others to be efficient, and others to be some combination of the two.
What are the two types of user views in a computer system?
The two types of user views are Single-User and Multi-User. Single-User emphasis on ease of use with less focus on resource sharing, while Multi-User gives priority to efficient resource utilization.
What is the role of an Operating System in a computer system?
The role of an Operating System is to control the hardware, coordinate its use among application programs, and provide an interface between the user and the computer hardware.
Test your knowledge about operating systems with questions covering the introduction to operating systems and system structures. This quiz is suitable for students and professionals interested in understanding the fundamentals of operating systems.
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