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What is the main function of an operating system?

  • Provide accounting software for cost allocation
  • Act as an intermediary between web servers and supercomputers
  • Execute application code directly by the hardware
  • Manage computer hardware and software resources (correct)

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

  • 68% (correct)
  • 30.42%
  • 7%
  • 20%

Which operating system is dominant in the server and supercomputing sectors?

  • ChromeOS
  • Microsoft Windows
  • macOS
  • Linux distributions (correct)

What is the market share of Android in the mobile sector as of September 2023?

<p>68.92% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of operating systems exist for many applications apart from general-purpose operating systems?

<p>Embedded and real-time systems (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of an operating system?

<p>An operating system manages computer hardware and software resources and provides common services for computer programs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of devices that contain an operating system?

<p>Cellular phones, video game consoles, web servers, supercomputers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the market shares of Microsoft Windows and macOS in the personal computer market as of September 2023?

<p>Microsoft Windows holds around 68% and macOS by Apple Inc. holds 20%.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the market share of Android in the mobile sector as of September 2023?

<p>Android's share is 68.92%.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which operating systems are dominant in the server and supercomputing sectors?

<p>Linux distributions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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