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What is the main function of an operating system (OS)?
What is the main function of an operating system (OS)?
- To develop complex computer programs
- To control the computer’s hardware and software resources (correct)
- To directly interact with hardware
- To limit the interaction between applications and hardware
Why did early computers require each program to include all of the code to run the computer?
Why did early computers require each program to include all of the code to run the computer?
- Because the hardware was not compatible with software
- Because it made the programs more efficient
- Because they did not have an operating system (correct)
- Because it simplified the development process
What is a benefit of having an operating system for a computer?
What is a benefit of having an operating system for a computer?
- Reducing the need for software-hardware interaction
- Increasing the complexity of individual computer programs
- Enabling easier development of multiple applications to work on a common OS (correct)
- Limiting the compatibility of software with hardware
What is the role of the operating system in software-hardware interaction?
What is the role of the operating system in software-hardware interaction?
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How has the development of operating systems impacted software creation?
How has the development of operating systems impacted software creation?
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