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What is the role of time-sharing operating systems?

  • Provide accounting software for cost allocation
  • Execute all tasks simultaneously
  • Allocate processor time equally for all tasks
  • Schedule tasks for efficient use of the system (correct)
  • What is the main function of an operating system?

  • Handle accounting software for cost allocation
  • Act as an intermediary between programs and hardware
  • Execute application code directly
  • Manage computer hardware and software resources (correct)
  • How does the operating system handle hardware functions such as input and output?

  • Handles hardware functions after executing application code
  • Provides direct access to hardware for programs
  • Executes hardware functions directly
  • Acts as an intermediary between programs and computer hardware (correct)
  • Where are operating systems found?

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

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

    <p>Microsoft Windows</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Time-Sharing Operating Systems

    • Enable multiple users to share a single computer system simultaneously
    • Allows each user to interact with the computer as if they had exclusive access, even though resources are shared

    Main Function of an Operating System

    • Manages and controls the computer's hardware and software resources
    • Provides an interface for users to interact with the computer
    • Facilitates communication between hardware and software

    Handling Hardware Functions

    • The operating system manages how the computer interacts with its hardware components
    • Provides standardized routines for accessing and controlling hardware elements, such as input devices (keyboard, mouse), output devices (monitor, printer), and storage devices (hard drives)

    Operating System Locations

    • Found on various computing devices, from smartphones and tablets to servers and supercomputers
    • Every computer system, regardless of its size or purpose, relies on an operating system to function

    Dominant Personal Computer Operating System (September 2023)

    • Microsoft Windows holds the dominant market share in the personal computer operating system market as of September 2023
    • This reflects its widespread adoption in desktop and laptop computers.

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    Test your knowledge of operating systems with this quiz! Explore topics such as task scheduling, resource management, and common services provided by operating systems. See how well you understand the role of an operating system in managing computer hardware and software resources.

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