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What is the main function of an operating system?

Create computer programs

Design computer hardware

Manage computer hardware and software resources (correct)

Control the internet connection

How does the operating system interact with computer hardware?

Manages hardware functions without program intervention

Directly executes application code without any interaction

Acts as an intermediary between programs and the computer hardware (correct)

Has no role in hardware interaction

What is the role of time-sharing operating systems?

Schedule tasks for efficient use of the system (correct)

Control the display resolution

Manage printer functions

Develop accounting software

Where are operating systems found?

On devices containing a computer, from cellular phones to supercomputers Signup and view all the answers

Which operating system holds the dominant market share in the personal computer market as of September 2023?

Microsoft Windows Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of an operating system?

The role of an operating system is to manage computer hardware and software resources, and provide common services for computer programs. Signup and view all the answers

How do time-sharing operating systems schedule tasks?

Time-sharing operating systems schedule tasks for efficient use of the system. Signup and view all the answers

What devices contain operating systems?

Operating systems are found on many devices that contain a computer, such as cellular phones, video game consoles, web servers, and supercomputers. Signup and view all the answers

What is the dominant market share of Microsoft Windows in the personal computer market as of September 2023?

Microsoft Windows holds a dominant market share of around 68%. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of an operating system in interacting with computer hardware?

The operating system acts as an intermediary between programs and the computer hardware, facilitating hardware functions such as input and output, memory allocation, and system calls. Signup and view all the answers

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Operating System (OS)

Manages computer hardware and software resources, providing common services for computer programs.

Functions of an OS

Schedules tasks for efficient use of the system.
Includes accounting software for cost allocation of system resources.

Interaction with Hardware

Acts as an intermediary between programs and computer hardware.
Application code is usually executed directly by the hardware.
Frequently makes system calls to an OS function or is interrupted by it.

Presence of OS

Found on many devices that contain a computer, including:
- Cellular phones
- Video game consoles
- Web servers
- Supercomputers

Microsoft Windows: 68%
macOS by Apple Inc.: 20%

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Test your knowledge of operating systems with this quiz! From time-sharing to hardware functions, this quiz covers key concepts related to managing computer resources and providing services for programs.