Operating Systems

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Which of the following statements best describes an operating system?

  • A program that prevents user programs from interfering with the system
  • A program that manages computer hardware
  • A program that allocates resources and services
  • A program that controls the execution of application programs (correct)

What is the main function of an operating system?

  • To manage computer hardware
  • To allocate resources and services
  • To control the execution of application programs (correct)
  • To prevent user programs from interfering with the system

What is the role of the kernel in an operating system?

  • To control the execution of application programs (correct)
  • To allocate resources and services
  • To manage computer hardware
  • To prevent user programs from interfering with the system

Which of the following best describes the role of an operating system?

<p>It controls the execution of application programs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of an operating system?

<p>The software that manages the computer hardware (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does an operating system allocate and manage?

<p>Memory, processors, devices, and information (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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