5 Questions
What is the main goal of an operating system?
Execute user programs and make solving user problems easier
Which component of a computer system provides basic computing resources?
Hardware
What are examples of application programs?
Word processors, compilers, web browsers, database systems, video games
Who are included in the users component of a computer system?
People, machines, other computers
What does the operating system aim to do with the computer hardware?
Use the computer hardware in an efficient manner
This quiz covers the structure of operating systems, including the basic architectural components involved in OS design. It also includes concepts for resource utilization and the role of operating systems in computer-system organization and architecture.
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