Windows Operating System Features Quiz

An operating system (OS) is a set of system programs that controls and coordinates the overall operations of a computer system. The main purposes of an operating system are to manage all hardware and software, and to provide a platform on which applications run on a computer in a suitable and well-organized way.

A user interface is used to interact with a computer to perform various tasks. It is the means by which users can give commands and input data to the computer. Different types of operating systems based on user interface include Graphical User Interface (GUI) Operating System and Command Line Operating System.

The objects of the Windows Operating System discussed in the text include working with mouse, working with keyboard, using clipboard, disk management utility, file management & Windows Explorer, disk partition control, and printing jobs.

<p>An operating system is essential for a computer because it provides an interface for the user to interact with the computer, manages all hardware and software, and provides a platform on which applications can run in a well-organized manner.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The analogy used to illustrate the importance of an operating system is that without an operating system, a computer is like a car with no fuel.</p> Signup and view all the answers