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What role does the Operating System play in a computer system?

It acts as an intermediary between the user and computer hardware. (correct)

It eliminates the need for any additional software to operate.

It directly runs all user applications without any intermediary.

It is solely responsible for managing hardware without user interaction.

Which of the following is NOT a function of the Operating System?

Communicating with peripheral devices.

Loading application programs into memory.

Accepting and carrying out user commands.

Directly executing the instructions of the application program. (correct)

Which of the following components is primarily responsible for executing user applications?

I/O Devices

Application Program (correct)

Memory

Operating System

What is the relationship between hardware and software in a computer system?

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How does the Operating System ensure fair resource allocation among users?

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Operating System Definition

An operating system (OS) is a program that acts as an intermediary between the computer user and the computer hardware.
It's a set of software routines situated between application programs and hardware.

Operating System Functions

Performs key support functions, such as communicating with peripheral devices and accepting/carrying out user commands.
- Loads programs
- Copies files
- Creates directories

Components of a Computer System

Hardware: Provides the basic computing resources (processor, memory, I/O devices).
Software: A set of instructions for operating computers and performing specific tasks.
- Application Programs: Define how hardware resources are used to solve user problems (compilers, database systems, games, business programs).
Operating System: Controls and coordinates the use of hardware among application programs for various users.
- Provides an environment for other programs to perform useful work.
- Allocates resources requested by specific programs/users to operate the computer system fairly and efficiently.

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This quiz explores the fundamental concepts of operating systems, including their definitions, functions, and the components that constitute a computer system. Understand the role of software as an intermediary between hardware and users, and learn about the essential tasks an operating system performs.