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Which program starts up when you turn on your computer and runs underneath all other programs?
Which program starts up when you turn on your computer and runs underneath all other programs?
- Word processor
- Game software
- Operating system (correct)
- Web browser
What does an operating system do?
What does an operating system do?
- Manage computer resources
- Control hardware
- Run applications
- All of the above (correct)
What is one of the tasks that the operating system must perform?
What is one of the tasks that the operating system must perform?
- Create applications
- Organize data and files
- Control the CPU (correct)
- Manage memory
What does the operating system make it easy for you to do?
What does the operating system make it easy for you to do?
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What type of operating system is UNIX?
What type of operating system is UNIX?
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Which of the following best describes the role of an operating system?
Which of the following best describes the role of an operating system?
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What is the main function of an operating system?
What is the main function of an operating system?
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What does the operating system make it easy for users to do?
What does the operating system make it easy for users to do?
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What distinguishes UNIX from other operating systems?
What distinguishes UNIX from other operating systems?
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What happens if there is no operating system on a computer?
What happens if there is no operating system on a computer?
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