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An operating system manages computer hardware and software resources
An operating system manages computer hardware and software resources
True (A)
Time-sharing operating systems do not schedule tasks for efficient use of the system
Time-sharing operating systems do not schedule tasks for efficient use of the system
False (B)
Microsoft Windows holds a dominant market share of around 68% in the personal computer market as of September 2023
Microsoft Windows holds a dominant market share of around 68% in the personal computer market as of September 2023
True (A)
The operating system acts as an intermediary between programs and the computer hardware for hardware functions
The operating system acts as an intermediary between programs and the computer hardware for hardware functions
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MacOS by Apple Inc. holds a market share of 20% in the personal computer market as of September 2023
MacOS by Apple Inc. holds a market share of 20% in the personal computer market as of September 2023
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Operating System Functions
- An operating system manages computer hardware and software resources
- It acts as an intermediary between programs and the computer hardware for hardware functions
Market Share of Operating Systems
- As of September 2023, Microsoft Windows holds a dominant market share of around 68% in the personal computer market
- MacOS by Apple Inc. holds a market share of 20% in the personal computer market as of September 2023
Note on Time-Sharing Operating Systems
- Time-sharing operating systems do not schedule tasks for efficient use of the system
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