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Which of the following best describes the purpose of an operating system?
Which of the following best describes the purpose of an operating system?
- To manage computer hardware
- To prevent user programs from interfering with system operation
- To provide a convenient and efficient environment for executing programs (correct)
- To ensure the correct operation of the computer system
What role does an operating system play in a computer system?
What role does an operating system play in a computer system?
- It acts as an intermediary between the user and the computer hardware (correct)
- It ensures the correct operation of the computer system
- It manages the computer hardware
- It prevents user programs from interfering with system operation
What must the computer hardware provide to ensure the correct operation of the system?
What must the computer hardware provide to ensure the correct operation of the system?
- Appropriate mechanisms (correct)
- User execution
- Interference prevention
- Convenient and efficient environment
What is the role of an operating system in relation to the user and the computer hardware?
What is the role of an operating system in relation to the user and the computer hardware?
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What is the purpose of an operating system?
What is the purpose of an operating system?
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What does an operating system manage?
What does an operating system manage?
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