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Which of the following best describes an operating system?
Which of the following best describes an operating system?
- Software that manages computer hardware and software resources
- Software that schedules tasks for efficient use of the system
- Software that provides common services for computer programs
- All of the above (correct)
What is the role of an operating system in relation to computer hardware?
What is the role of an operating system in relation to computer hardware?
- It provides accounting software for cost allocation
- It acts as an intermediary between programs and computer hardware (correct)
- It executes application code directly on the hardware
- It manages peripheral devices
Where can operating systems be found?
Where can operating systems be found?
- Cellular phones and video game consoles
- Web servers and supercomputers
- Personal computers
- All of the above (correct)
Which operating system holds the dominant market share in the personal computer market as of September 2023?
Which operating system holds the dominant market share in the personal computer market as of September 2023?
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What is the primary function of time-sharing operating systems?
What is the primary function of time-sharing operating systems?
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