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Which of the following best describes an operating system?
Which of the following best describes an operating system?
- A type of computer
- Software that manages computer resources (correct)
- A type of hardware used in computers
- A program that runs on a computer
What is the main function of a time-sharing operating system?
What is the main function of a time-sharing operating system?
- To manage computer hardware resources
- To schedule tasks for efficient use of the system (correct)
- To allocate processor time to different tasks
- To provide common services for computer programs
What role does an operating system play in input and output operations?
What role does an operating system play in input and output operations?
- It provides common services for computer programs
- It directly executes the application code
- It schedules tasks for efficient use of the system
- It acts as an intermediary between programs and hardware (correct)
Where can operating systems be found?
Where can operating systems be found?
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Which operating system holds the dominant market share in the personal computer market?
Which operating system holds the dominant market share in the personal computer market?
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